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Can I Replace Windows 8 On My New Computer?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by cynmackley

Bill wants to part of Windows 8 and needs to know if he can replace it completely on a new computer. We look at his options.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged microsoft, windows 7, windows 8, Windows downgrade, windows upgradeLeave a comment

Windows 8 – Who Needs A Start Button?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by cynmackley

Missing that Start Button in Window 8 or 8.1? What if I told you Windows 8.1 and 8 can find anything almost instantly and you don't even have to click a mouse?

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows search, windows start buttonLeave a comment

Help I Can’t Find My Contacts!

Posted on November 23, 2013 by cynmackley

Judy can't find her Outlook.com contacts in Windows 7 or Windows 8. We track down what's causing the problem.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Using The InternetTagged outlook, outlook contacts, outlook.com, windows 7, windows 8Leave a comment

Where Can I Get A Copy Of Windows 8?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by cynmackley

Carrie wants to know where to get a licensed copy of Windows 8 and if she could use the Windows 7 that came with her laptop to upgrade her computer.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Windows 8Tagged end of xp support, microsoft, windows 7, windows 8, windows xpLeave a comment

Facebook Login Now Available For Windows And Windows Phone

Posted on November 20, 2013 by cynmackley

Facebook Login is now available for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows phones. It allows users to user their Facebook identity to comment on web posts, play games, log in to apps and share playlists.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged facebook, Facebook login, windows, windows 8, windows appsLeave a comment

Disable “Windows 8” Mode in Google Chrome

Posted on November 20, 2013 by cynmackley

In fact, the only peeve I've got so far has to do with Google Chrome's and its "Windows 8 Mode". It not that it's bad, necessarily, it's just that there's no way to get out of it once activated.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged Disable Windows 8 Mode, Google Chrome, regedit, windows 8, Windows 8 Mode8 Comments

What Are Apps In Windows 8?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by cynmackley

John has Windows 8 and he wants to know what Apps are and how he can add to Apps. We break down what apps are and how to get them.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged windows, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows appsLeave a comment

Making Windows 8.1 Look More Like Windows 7

Posted on October 31, 2013 by cynmackley

How a few simple changes can make Windows 8.1 look and act more like Windows 7. Desktop? Start Menu? We show you how to make it happen.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged start menu, windows, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows 8.1 desktopLeave a comment

Help! Can’t Access Windows App Store

Posted on October 29, 2013 by cynmackley

John can't access the Windows Store to update apps or get Windows 8.1. We show him how to troubleshoot.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged windows, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows storeLeave a comment

Can I Use Google With Windows 8?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by cynmackley

Al's been told that Google won't work with Windows 8. We set him straight.

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

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