How to Unlock a Windows 8 Computer
“When I turn my Windows 8 computer back on after placing it in Sleep mode, I come to a screen that won’t let me do anything. It displays the current date and time along with various other information...
View ArticleHow to View Hidden and System Files in Windows 8
“I remember that Windows 7 had a button that I could click to view folder and search options, but I can’t find that button when I browse the files on my computer in Windows 8. That was the button I...
View ArticleHow to Customize the Lock Screen in Windows 8
“I love the new lock screen included with Windows 8, but I’m getting a little tired of the default image shown in the background, and I don’t want it to show how many instant messages I’ve received...
View ArticleHow to Change Your Account Picture in Windows 8
“I love the new Windows 8 Consumer Preview, but I’m getting a little tired of looking at the blank silhouette that it uses as the picture for my account. How can I select a new account picture in...
View ArticleHow to Customize Your Desktop Theme in Windows 8
“I like the desktop theme that comes with Windows 8, but I’d like change out some of the wallpaper images for pictures of my own. I’d also like to change the color of the bar at the bottom of the...
View ArticleHow to Display Icons Instead of Thumbnails in Windows 8
“Since I installed the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, I’ve noticed that whenever I open a new folder containing images or videos, I have to wait while Windows creates thumbnails of every file. This causes...
View ArticleCompact a VMware Player Virtual Hard Drive
“I have been using VMware Player on my computer to build virtual machines and play with new software and operating systems. I’ve noticed, though, that the virtual hard drive files for the virtual...
View ArticleHow to Remove Unwanted Windows Components
“Windows comes with a lot of programs that I don’t use — things like Windows DVD Maker and Purble Place. These programs take up space on my computer’s hard drive, and yet they don’t seem to be there...
View ArticleHow to Install the Trial Version of Bentley MicroStation V8i
Bentley MicroStation V8i is a computer-aided drafting program that you can use to design three-dimensional objects on your computer. MicroStation V8i can be used for commercial projects such as...
View ArticleWhy Doesn’t Windows See All of My Computer’s Memory?
“I just upgraded my desktop computer from 2 GB of memory to 4 GB with the hope that I’ll be able to use it for another year or two before I finally have to break down and upgrade it. However, I was...
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