April 2011 - Posts

Log on to Any Windows 8 PC and Use Your Personal Settings
Thu, Apr 28 2011 23:06
Although many features included in early OS builds never make the final cut, this is one I hope will stay. Picture this: you log on to your PC at home and get it just the way you want. Now, when you go to a different PC, you can use these same settings...
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Videos of Windows 8 Build 7955 Gives an Idea of How it Will Work as a Touch Screen Friendly OS
Thu, Apr 28 2011 22:46
Three videos of Windows 8′s most prominent new features in recent builds is available online. This video shows a user working with the touch screen interface of the latest build of Windows 8. Will your next PC be a tablet? Video 1 | Video 2...
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Fix Compressed Bootmanager Startup Problem [How To]
Thu, Apr 28 2011 11:00
In Windows there is a function that most users (experienced and “n00bs”) should use with the out most care: Compressing disk space to save space. The idea is to let windows compress files much like ZIP or RAR to give you more storage. While...
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Type Like a True Hollywood Hacker with Hacker Typer
Wed, Apr 27 2011 18:00
Want to write code at phenomenal speed but can’t code and can’t type fast? Hacker Typer is a sure-fire tool with which to impress your friends. Hacker Typer is an online tool that lets you customize your hacking environment and then, as you...
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Windows 8 Build 7955 System Settings Screenshots
Wed, Apr 27 2011 16:25
Screenshots of the “metro” styled system settings in Windows 8 build 7955 are on windows 8 beta. To get the new system settings, you’ll need to use the RedPill patch. After patching, press CTRL+SHIFT+F9 to disable Aero. Now, when you...
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Windows 8 Build List with Branch, Milestone, Build String, and Notable Changes
Wed, Apr 27 2011 16:17
A spreadsheet is available online, which R27, Canouna, Zukona, and Razziatore (see the Credits tab) are maintaining to keep us updated with the current builds of Windows 8. The spreadsheet is accurate so I can only assume the information is coming from...
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Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 29]
Wed, Apr 27 2011 13:00
We love desktop wallpaper on Windows Guides. Here’s a collection of 50 hand-picked high-resolution wallpapers from various sources online. Know a good place for wallpaper or have some to share? Let us know about it in the comments. Get FREE books...
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How to Use IRC? Tips and Basic Chat Commands [Part 2 of 2]
Wed, Apr 27 2011 8:00
Yesterday, we explained IRC and how to get set up. Today, we’ll cover tips and basic commands for using IRC. In this guide, we’ll cover: How to join IRC networks How to join a IRC network channels IRC tips IRC basic commands How to Join IRC...
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RedPill Unlocks Hidden Features in Windows 8 (Build 7955)
Wed, Apr 27 2011 6:45
Windows 8 build 7955 is out in the wild (we, at Windows Guides, don’t recommend you download it) and windows 8 beta has released three replacement system files to unlock the following features: Metro Login New Task Manager Immersive Browser Pattern...
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Skin Windows 7 to Look Like Windows 8 (Pre-release Build) [How To]
Tue, Apr 26 2011 16:00
Windows Forums member, Uvais, shares a skin pack made by DeviantArt user ~hameddanger. The package is designed to work with Windows 7 SP1 (download Service Pack 1–SP1–for Windows 7) and will work with both the 32 bit and 64 bit version. Note...
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Create a System Restore Point in Windows 7 [How To]
Tue, Apr 26 2011 15:00
If you’re making a change to your PC like installing new software, theming your desktop, or making registry and other software edits, you should create a system restore point. This will help you roll back any changes you’ve made if it all...
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List of Native 64-bit Applications
Tue, Apr 26 2011 11:00
Yesterday, we showed you how to tell whether you’re using 32 or 64 bit Windows and in the past we’ve shown you why you should use 64-bit Windows. Today we share a list, shown to us by Windows Forums member Jeet. What does “Native”...
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What is IRC? An Introduction to IRC [Part 1 of 2]
Tue, Apr 26 2011 8:00
In this two-part guide, we’ll learn what IRC is, tips to use it, and some basic commands to get you started. In part one of this guide, we’ll focus on introducing IRC and getting you set up to use it on your computer. Specifically, we’ll...
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What it Costs to Fix Your Windows PC vs a Mac [Comic]
Tue, Apr 26 2011 2:32
As long as we’re on the subject (Rich’s Post). Here’s a (very) short list of the differences between MAC and PC (Windows). What you get, and what it costs to fix… Imagesource unknown, I had this in my library. Found it on the web...
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What it cost to fix your PC vs MAC [Comic]
Tue, Apr 26 2011 2:32
As long as we’re on the subject (Rich’s Post). Here’s a (very) short list of the differences between MAC and PC (Windows). What you get, and what it costs to fix… Imagesource unknown, I had this in my library. Found it on the web...
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How to Fix Any Computer (Comic)
Mon, Apr 25 2011 19:00
I found this both humorous and stereotypically true: This is about as simple as the stereotypes get. How to fix any computer | The Oatmeal Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks) © Windows Guides, 2010. Rich Robinson | How to Fix Any...
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Details of New Simple Internet Browser for Windows 8
Mon, Apr 25 2011 16:21
A new browser (coined, online, as an “immersive” browser) is available with build 7955 of Windows 8. Neowin has exclusive details on this browser as well as screenshots of what it currently looks like in build 7955. As of now, the browser...
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History Vault in Windows 8: Microsoft’s Answer to Apple’s Time Machine?
Mon, Apr 25 2011 16:04
Screenshots of History Vault have leaked from Windows 8 build 7955 and are shared on winrumors. I have hands on experience with OS X’s Time Machine, which is a tool that lets you get to previous versions of files and backups. Time Machine is very...
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Microsoft Safety Scanner Works with Your Existing Anti-Virus Software to Protect Your PC
Mon, Apr 25 2011 16:00
Windows Forums member Uvias, who is always on the lookout for other users’ safety on their PCs shares a tool recently released by Microsoft: Microsoft Safety Scanner, which is designed to work with your current anti-virus software to detect threats...
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Do I Have Windows 32 or 64-bit? How to Find Out [Quick Tip]
Mon, Apr 25 2011 15:00
We talk a lot about Windows 32 and 64-bit around here. If you’ve purchased a PC from the shelf, there’s every chance you don’t know whether it’s running 32 or 64-bit Windows. Most computers sold today come with 64-bit Windows installed...
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