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  • Windows 8 file options - Copy and Move..

    Now, I know that it is possible to drag and drop files across open folders, but it can be awkward and messy, especially on smaller screens like the type found on laptops and Netbooks. So, early versions of Windows had functions within the right click menu which were really useful. Two notable features...
    Posted to Mike's Window by Mike Hall on Wed, Jan 2 2013
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  • Windows 8 refresh..

    This is not my own work but I think that it is important enough to put out.. What Windows 8 refresh does.. When you refresh the computer here is what it does. a) Your files and personalization settings won't change. b) Your PC settings will be changed back to their defaults. c) Apps from Windows...
    Posted to Mike's Window by Mike Hall on Sun, Nov 25 2012
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  • Windows 8 Compatibility - The Weather Network

    This weather service has worked well through three operating systems, and has been my preferred weather service here in Canada. When running Windows Vista and 7, I had it piped through into a gadget called WeatherCentre and the service worked well Windows 8 doesn’t do gadgets, so I installed the original...
    Posted to Mike's Window by Mike Hall on Mon, Oct 29 2012
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  • The quest for an 'M Class' operating system – Part One

    It is fast becoming common knowledge that Windows 8 lacks a Start Menu suitable for a desktop computer. I have seen suggestions which revolve around trying to emulate the classic menu style, but it saddens me to think that anybody considers them even close. Looks are only part of what the classic menu...
    Posted to Mike's Window by Mike Hall on Sun, Mar 4 2012
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