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Windows 8 – Classic Desktop Instead Of Tiles

Posted on August 19, 2013 by cynmackley

Kathie wants to know how to get to the classic desktop view in Windows 8. We show her the simple step that takes you there.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged desktop tile, windows 8, Windows 8 desktopLeave a comment

Can I Copy A Windows 8 App To XP?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by cynmackley

Bill wants to know if he can copy an app from Windows 8 and put it on Windows XP.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged windows 8, windows apps, Windows RT, windows xpLeave a comment

In The News 8-08-2013

Posted on August 7, 2013 by cynmackley

In The News 8-08-2013 - Microsoft forced to rename SkyDrive, XP stays strong as Windows 8 inches up.

Posted in In The NewsTagged microsoft, Microsoft SkyDrive, windows 8, windows xpLeave a comment

Microsoft Offers $100,000 In Prizes To Game Developers

Posted on July 30, 2013 by cynmackley

Microsoft is hoping to offering $100,000 in prizes to game developers who create apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged microsoft, Microsoft App contest, Unity, windows, windows 8, windows apps, windows phoneLeave a comment

Can I Run PaintShop Pro X In Windows 8?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by cynmackley

Artha wants to know is she can run Corel PaintShop Pro X on a Windows 8 machine. We look at her options.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged Virtual XP, windows 8, windows xpLeave a comment

How Do You Snap Apps In Windows 8?

Posted on July 21, 2013 by cynmackley

Ray wants to know what snap apps means in Windows 8 and how to do it. We'll explain in this Quick Tip.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged Snap Apps, Snapping Windows Apps, windows 8, Windows 8 appsLeave a comment

Pin Websites To The Start Screen In Windows 8

Posted on July 20, 2013 by cynmackley

It's easy to put your favorite websites front and center on the Windows 8 Start Screen. We break down the easy steps in this article.

Posted in Uncategorized, Windows 8Tagged internet explorer, metro, Modern Screen, pin to start screen, windows 8, Windows 8 Start ScreenLeave a comment

How To Resize Windows 8 Taskbar

Posted on July 17, 2013 by cynmackley

Hugh wants to re-size the Windows 8 taskbar. We give him the easy steps in this Quick Tip.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged desktop, resize taskbar, windows 8, Windows 8 taskbarLeave a comment

Can I Use The Metro Version Of IE With A Mouse?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by cynmackley

Lowell wants to know if the Windows 8 Metro version of IE works with a mouse. We'll explain the difference between the programs.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged IE app, internet explorer, Metro IE, windows 8Leave a comment

How Do I Get My E-mail Profile Back?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by cynmackley

Alice needs Windows 8 help. Her e-mail address was changed and she wants to reset. We explain how to do it.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Windows 8Tagged e-mail, email, outlook.com, windows 8Leave a comment

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