5 tips to get more out of Windows 8 |
When Windows 8 was released last year, many viewed it as a drastic departure from the more traditional versions of Windows, such as Windows 7. The new interface is reminiscent of the mobile operating systems and comes with a bit of a learning curve. Some business owners and managers may be at a loss as to how to get the most out of the new operating system, but there’s no need to worry, as help is at hand. Here are five tips that can help you get the more out of Windows 8. Enable GodMode You can activate GodMode by creating a new folder and adding the following code, with the period and curly brackets, at the end of the name: As soon as you click anywhere outside of the folder, it should change icons. Opening the folder will bring up a list of close to a dozen settings options. You will notice numbers beside each entry, indicating how many settings are inside that specific category. Bring back the Start button You can get Windows 8 to show the Start button by: 1. Right-clicking on the Taskbar which is the bar located at the bottom of your screen. 2. Selecting Toolbars followed by New Toolbar. 3. Navigating to: 4. Selecting Select Folder with the Start Menu folder selected. Utilize the Quick Access Menu The best thing about this feature is that it will work in both the more traditional Desktop and the new tile based Start screen as well. Shut down Metro apps If you aren’t using a particular app, or don’t use it on a regular basis, then you should close it. This can be done by hovering your mouse over the left side of the screen to bring up the Open Apps bar, right-clicking on an app and selecting Close. Simplify Search
This will speed up any search you execute for programs, apps, files, etc. on your computer. If you are looking for more tips and tricks to help you get more out of Windows 8, please contact us today to see how we can help. |
Google updates mobile version of Drive |
With smartphones becoming increasingly popular, the demand for mobile versions of favorite programs is at an all-time high. Many big developers like Google have released apps for mobile users. One of the more useful Google apps is Drive. While it may not be as fully functional as the browser version, Google has been releasing updates to improve the app’s functionality. |
SkyDrive Pro - How to set it up |
The 2013 version of Office 365 was recently released and many businesses have upgraded to the new system which offers many useful benefits. One of the new systems introduced in the recent update is SkyDrive Pro. This has garnered interest from various business owners, although many are a little unsure as to what exactly this app is. |
Google+ gets a facelift |
When browsing the Internet, what type of site do you spend most of your time on? For most people, that would be social media. It’s hard not to find someone using social media these days. One of the less popular, yet still important, services is Google+. While the user base is considerably lower than say Facebook, it is growing. In an effort to increase numbers further, Google has recently introduced a number of interesting changes to Google+. |
Four password management systems |
The password is the main way we identify ourselves online. We need these to access nearly every account and service we use. Hackers know this and often target this area. One way to minimize the chance of your accounts being hacked is by using different passwords for every account. However, the issue is that remembering them all isn’t always easy. A password management system can help, but what type of system is the best? |