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Windows 8

Alternatives to Classic Shell

Posted on August 3, 2018July 17, 2018 by cynmackley

With Classic Shell no longer supported, what are your alternatives?

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Free Downloads, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged classic shell, desktop, free downloads, Start Button, Windows 10, windows 7Leave a comment

Microsoft is done answering Win 7 & 8 questions

Posted on June 25, 2018June 12, 2018 by cynmackley

Got questions about Windows 7 or 8? Microsoft isn't going to answer them.

Posted in Computer Terms, Uncategorized, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, office 2010, office 2013, surface, surface pro, windows, windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows support1 Comment

Windows Update Troubleshooter

Posted on May 9, 2018April 29, 2018 by cynmackley

Having trouble with Windows updates? Try this quick fix.

Posted in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, troubleshooting, update troubleshooter, windows, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, windows updates1 Comment

Windows Store PIN

Posted on March 6, 2018February 28, 2018 by cynmackley

Windows 10 - where did that PIN come from?

Posted in Using The Internet, Windows 10, Windows 8Leave a comment

Change your keyboard with this free app

Posted on January 18, 2018January 17, 2018 by cynmackley

A nifty, free app that can change your keyboard. It can even add a tab key to your number pad.

Posted in Free Downloads, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged add a tap key to number pad, free app, keyboard remapping, reassign keys, sharpkeysLeave a comment

Windows still the top operating system

Posted on December 27, 2017December 22, 2017 by cynmackley

Windows is still the top operating system, but others are gaining ground.

Posted in Computer Terms, Using The Internet, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & Tips14 Comments

Can I Move From 7 to 8.1?

Posted on October 10, 2017October 9, 2017 by cynmackley

Is updating from Windows 7 to 8.1 a good way to save important files? We look at the options.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows 8.1, windows upgradeLeave a comment

Run Chrome in split screen on your phone

Posted on October 4, 2017October 2, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how to use Chrome in split-screen mode on your phone.

Posted in Android, Smartphones, Using The Internet, Windows 8Tagged android, android tricks, chrome, mobile browser, nougat, smartphone, split screenLeave a comment

Properties: Try This Quick Keyboard Shortcut

Posted on July 10, 2017 by cynmackley

Get to the properties menu for a file or folder in a flash with this quick shortcut.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick Tips, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged properties menu, shortcut, show properties menu, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Microsoft Issues Surprise Security Patches For XP

Posted on June 20, 2017 by cynmackley

Microsoft issues an emergency patch for XP, Vista, and Windows 8. Find out why it was needed and how you can get it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The Internet, Windows 8Tagged emergency security patch, microsoft, windows 8, windows vista, windows xp4 Comments

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