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Help! Laptop Acting Up After Downgrade To Windows 7

Posted on December 23, 2013 by cynmackley

After a downgrade to Windows 7 from 8, USB ports and the headphones have stopped working on this laptop.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 8Tagged drivers, Hardware, Software, USB ports, windows 7, windows 8Leave a comment

Windows 8.1 File History – A Realtime Backup Tool

Posted on December 19, 2013 by cynmackley

One of the cool features of Windows 8.1 is File History. Once activated , it archives older versions of your files automatically. Now it's not a total system backup, but it does archive your documents, photos, music and videos.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows backup, Windows file historyLeave a comment

Windows 8 and 8.1: What’s Your Beef?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by cynmackley

We want to know what you don't like about Windows 8 and 8.1. Our team of writers may be able to help.

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

Can I Save Important Data From My XP System?

Posted on December 12, 2013 by cynmackley

Charles is worried about losing important business data from his XP system when he upgrades.

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged compatibility, end of xp support, windows, windows 7, windows 8, windows xpLeave a comment

OneNote App Adds Scanning, Text Conversion

Posted on December 11, 2013 by cynmackley

Microsoft has a big update for for the OneNote App can not function as a scanner that converts images into text.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged office, One Note, scanner app, windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows App StoreLeave a comment

End OF XP: Do I Need A New Computer?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by cynmackley

If you have XP, is it time to buy a new computer or is an upgrade possible? What you need to know.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Windows 8Tagged microsoft, system requirements, windows, windows 7, windows 8, windows xpLeave a comment

How to Delete Application History in Windows 8

Posted on December 3, 2013 by cynmackley

Learn how to delete app history in Windows 8 and terminate background applications.

Posted in Security Help, Windows 8Tagged app, application, History, information, personalize, windows 8Leave a comment

What's The Best Choice For An XP Upgrade?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by cynmackley

Caryl has limited mobility in her hands and wants suggestions on the best upgrade option for Windows XP.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Windows 8Tagged accessibility, voice recognition, windows 7, windows 8, windows xpLeave a comment

What’s The Best Choice For An XP Upgrade?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by cynmackley

Caryl has limited mobility in her hands and wants suggestions on the best upgrade option for Windows XP.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Windows 8Tagged accessibility, voice recognition, windows 7, windows 8, windows xp1 Comment

Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant Won’t Work With XP

Posted on December 1, 2013 by cynmackley

Robert can't get Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant to run on an XP computer. We look at what might be causing the issue.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged microsoft, windows 8, windows xp, XP support, XP upgradeLeave a comment

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