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XP Hold-Out – What Are My Options?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by cynmackley

Jim doesn't want to shell out $400 for a new computer for e-mail and web-browsing. We've got a less expensive solution.

Posted in Android, Windows 8Tagged android, chromebook, End of XP, tablet, windows 8, windows xpLeave a comment

How Do I Get Back To Windows 8 After A Crash

Posted on January 9, 2014 by cynmackley

Manuel's hard drive crashed and he wants to figure out how to get Windows 8 activated again on his new drive.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged reactivate windows 8, windows, windows 8Leave a comment

How Can I Get Rid Of Windows 8 Charms Bar?

Posted on January 4, 2014 by cynmackley

Karen says the Windows 8 charm bar and clock keeps popping up when she doesn't want it. We've got a simple solution.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged charms bar, disable charms bar, windows 8, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Why Defend Windows 8?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by cynmackley

Clair wants to why we seem to be so positive about Windows 8.1.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged microsoft, windows 8, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

TuneIn: Listen To Thousands Of Radio Stations Free

Posted on January 1, 2014 by cynmackley

TuneIn Radio for Windows 8 offers thousands of radio stations for free.

Posted in App Reviews, Free Downloads, Windows 8Tagged free app, music, TuneIn radio, windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows App, Windows App Store5 Comments

Windows 8.1 – Why Can’t It Run DOS?

Posted on January 1, 2014 by cynmackley

Larry thinks there's a lot wrong with Windows 8. We look at two of his complaints and offer possible work arounds.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged DOS, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows xpLeave a comment

How Can I Set A Photo As Desktop Background In Windows 8.1?

Posted on January 1, 2014 by cynmackley

Norman wants to set a photo as his desktop background in Windows 8. We show two ways to make that happen.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged desktop, windows, windows 8, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Printing Takes Too Long In Windows 8

Posted on December 31, 2013 by cynmackley

Liz thinks there are just too many steps to print in Windows 8. We have some tips to make things quicker.

Posted in Printing Help, Windows 8Tagged print, printing, windows 8, Windows 8.1, word 2013Leave a comment

Windows 8 Pro Pack Won’t Install

Posted on December 29, 2013 by cynmackley

Bob is having issues installing Windows 8 Pro Pack. We look for some solutions.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged windows, windows 8, Windows 8 Pro Pack, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Windows 8 Beef: Windows 8 Is Not Designed For People Like Me

Posted on December 24, 2013 by cynmackley

Patricia says Windows 8 is not for her. She doesn't trust the cloud, listen to music, take digital photos or share anything. Is she right? We take a look.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged cloud services, windows 8, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

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