There comes a time when Windows starts running into problems that can be caused by various reasons. Windows 8 has utilities that will help you get back on your feet including System Restore, Refresh and Reset. Let’s get started!
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Showing posts with label Utility. Show all posts
Getting Started with Windows 8: Automatic Maintenance
Windows 8 takes a bold leap in the automatic direction. Automatic Maintenance is hidden in the Maintenance section of Action Center but it does quite a bit: virus scans your computer, updates programs, runs disk maintenance and much more. Let’s get started!
Getting Started with Windows 8: Importing Pictures
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Importing photos in Windows 8 has changed. Rather than using a desktop application, Windows 8 uses the photos app to mass import your pictures. Let’s get started!
Getting Started with Windows 8: Using the Calendar
Many people have an agenda and many people plan certain events. However, it is sometimes more convenient to use a computer to plan these events. In the past you had to use an email application or open a browser to get to agenda, now all you have to do is look at the start screen to be reminded of where you have to go and what you have to do. Let’s get started!
Getting Started with Windows 8: Backing up Files
Monday, August 20, 2012
One of the most important things a person should do with a computer is set up a back up system to ensure that no files get lost if something went wrong down the road. Windows 8 comes with a built-in backup utility called File History which is very easy to set up. It does, however, require you to use a network drive or an external hard drive and won’t let you use the internal hard drive. One of the advantages of File History is that it doesn’t create a backup file that requires a program to read it, instead it creates a directory on the hard drive where all the files are simply copied over at the rate of your choosing. Let’s get started!
Getting Started with Windows 8: Mounting Disk Images
Sunday, August 19, 2012
In previous versions of Windows, mounting and burning ISO files and other disk image files were a hassle. Windows 7 introduced the ISO burning utility which made the default action when someone clicked on an ISO file to burn it to a disk. Windows 8 goes further and allows users to mount disk images to use them without having to put them on a disk or get a third-party driver. Let’s get started!
Install Kazam Screen Recording Software in Ubuntu
Saturday, April 28, 2012
For those of you who use Ubuntu and need a good screen capture tool, there’s Kazam. It will let you record clear videos and allow you to control a lot of the process and the output will be accepted in Kdenlive where you can just drag and drop the footage for editing. If the footage is sufficient, there is built in upload service to YouTube. The catch is that the installation is a bit tricky but with this guide, for as long as the corresponding PPAs exist, it will be as easy as 5 steps.
Google Docs: A Free Office Suite that takes what you need anywhere you go
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Google Docs is Google’s online rival to Microsoft Office. While it may not possess all of the features of its major professional rival, Google Docs is capable of completing everyday tasks easily and smoothly.Google Cloud Connect for Office: No Need to Upgrade Your Office Software
In Office 2010, Microsoft released a new feature that allows users to collaborate on documents by synchronizing hem through Skydrive. In order to be able to use the feature, you absolutely had to upgrade to Office 2010. Now say that you are working with a friend who is exclusively on Gmail – and hence can’t access Skydrive, or neither of you are using Office 2010 simultaneously. With Google Connect for Office, synchronizing documents has been made easier.Windows 8 to Allow users to Mount ISO Images
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Windows 8 is set to do what Mac could do for a while… mount disk images. This means that there will be no need for third party software and frankly: it’s about time!
Burning DMGs on a PC with Only One Disk Drive–Can also be used for those with more
Monday, August 22, 2011
There are many ways that you can burn a DMG in Windows that involves third party software that proved to be no success for me. However, there is a way to use Mac to burn the DMG on your PC and its called iAtkos. Since in this case, you only have one disk burner, you will need to make USB media. In my experiences, TransMac scrapped a Dual Layer DVD when it tried to burn the Retail Snow Leopard DMG to it, but it was successful at creating USB media.
Burning DMGs on a PC with Multiple Disk Drives
There are many ways that you can burn a DMG in Windows that involves third party software that proved to be no success for me. However, there is a way to use Mac to burn the DMG on your PC and its called iAtkos.
Using Windows Virtual PC to Create a Portable Desktop
Friday, July 22, 2011
If you are a Windows 7 user, you may or may not have Windows Virtual PC installed by default. Windows Virtual PC only runs in Windows 7 and is the latest version of Microsoft’s Virtual PC software – the last one being Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. The download links will be available at the end of this article.
CamStudio: Free, Open Source Video Capture Software for Windows
Friday, July 15, 2011
If you ever needed a screen recorder for a variety of reasons but couldn’t find a good free one, look no further. After my search, I have finally found what I have been looing for. CamStudio is a perfect alternative to Camtasia if you don't need the video editor and some of the other perks that come with it.
Google Plus: Recommended Privacy Settings for the Those who want to be Private
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Not everyone wants to be publically known and have lots of people follow them. Some people don’t want their conversations or life for that matter to be seen by complete strangers. Google + has taken the initiative to put Privacy in your hands. Here is how to use it to the fullest.
Google Plus: Hangouts
Google Plus has some features that make Facebook useless. For instance, despite having to invite people to chat because it is the same chat that is used in Gmail, the chat in Google + and Gmail can call, video call, and group chat seamlessly and without hassle. Google Plus’s Chat can also go Off the Record – an incognito for chat- and transfer files. You can also change your status in Google’s chat. These are all things that Facebook chat lacks.Facebook recently launched video calling powered by Skype for Facebook. It requires you to install a plug in and then you will be able to do one on one chats with your Facebook friends. However, considering that Skype’s group video chat requires a subscription, chances are, Facebook won’t be so lucky when it comes to matching up with Hangouts.
Hangouts is Google’s advanced Group Video Chatting service which will put the talking person center stage, IM as a group and stream a YouTube video as a group and watch it simultaneously. Hangouts is also free.
Google Search: Innovation is brought to the search engine
Monday, July 11, 2011
Tumblrapp 2.0
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Tumblr recently released it's revamped tumblr iPod app on the 29th of June. It included a total revamp including the UI and some security issues.
The new interface allows for a very easy new way to manage multiple blogs.
Nitro PDF Reader: A Tabbed Way to Deal with PDF Files
Saturday, June 25, 2011
If you want a PDF reader that is slic, tabbed and has the Windows 7 Ribbon interface, Nitro PDF reader may be your selected software. While Adobe Reader and Google Chrome will always be the standard in reading PDFs – depending on how you use them, this program may be interesting for those that are compelled to try out new software or like the features that it contains which will be discovered in this article as part of this First Look.Reading PDF's : Google's Solution
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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