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Microsoft Windows 8 Editions Explained Created: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
An overview of the different editions found in Windows 8.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview Installation FAQs Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Check out Frequently Asked Questions related to installing Windows 8.
View Available Wireless Networks & Connect Created: Thursday, September 15, 2011 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
This step will show you how to view the list of available wireless networks using Windows 7.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview Frequently Asked Questions Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Frequently asked questions for Windows 8 Consumer Preview
How to Shut Down Windows 8 Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
This guide will show you how to shut down Windows 8 from the new Charm Bar.
The Windows 8 Charm Bar Menu Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
A brief overview of the new Start Menu in Windows 8, the Charm Bar.
How top Enable the Guest Account in Windows 7 Created: Monday, February 20, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
A description of the Guest Account.
Microsoft Windows 7 - Tips, Tutorials and Advice on Using Microsoft's Windows 7 Operating System Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
How to get the most out of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, including keeping it secure, up-to-date, and running it as efficiently as possible.
Windows Vista & XP - Tutorials, Help and Troubleshooting About Windows Vista & XP Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Windows Vista & XP - Tutorials, Help and Troubleshooting About Windows Vista & XP
Microsoft Windows 7 - Tips, Tutorials and Advice on Using Microsoft's Windows 7 Operating System Created: Monday, February 08, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
How to get the most out of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, including keeping it secure, up-to-date, and running it as efficiently as possible.
How to Add Email Accounts to Windows Live Mail Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Guide describes the steps necessary to include additional email accounts in Windows Live Mail
How to Schedule Virus Scans in Microsoft Security Essentials Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Guide describes the steps necessary to schedule a virus scan in Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7.
How to Scan Windows 7 for Viruses Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Guide describing the steps necessary to scan Windows for viruses and malware using Microsoft Security Essentials.
Open Display Language Settings in Control Panel Created: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Steps to open the display language settings in Windows 7.
Open the Windows 7 Control Panel Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012
In this step I will show you how to open the Windows 7 Control Panel to get to User Management in Windows 7.
Windows Screen Shots - How to Take Screen Shots With Windows Created: Friday, January 02, 2009 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
How to take a screen shot or screen capture in Microsoft Windows
Mahjong Titans - How to Play Mahjong Titans Video Created: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Mahjong Titans is a type of Solitaire, only it's played with tiles and is Chinese in origin. Here's a video that explains the rules of Mahjong Titans when played on a computer.
Play FreeCell - How to Play FreeCell Video Created: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
FreeCell is a card game that's related to Solitaire but not entirely the same. If you're new to it, we've got a video for you explaining how to play FreeCell.
Spider Solitaire - How to Play Spider Solitaire Video Created: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Spider Solitaire is a fun variation on classic Solitaire, one of the most popular time-wasters ever. If you're new to it, here is a video on how to play Spider Solitaire.
Play Hearts - How to Play Hearts Video Created: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Hearts is an immensely popular card game that many know best from having it on their computer. For beginners, here is a video explaining how to play Hearts.
How to Find New Free Games for Windows Video Created: Friday, December 30, 2011 Updated: Friday, December 30, 2011
Download free games that are supported by Windows computers. Check out new places to find games and tips for making sure the game downloads won't create viruses on your computer.
Tips to Improve Windows Computer Speed Video Created: Friday, December 30, 2011 Updated: Friday, December 30, 2011
Computers operating Windows can slow down over time, and make using your computer frustrating. Here are some tips for improving Windows computer speed.
Defragging - What Is Defragging? Video Created: Thursday, December 29, 2011 Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Want to learn about defragging a computer? Here, see information about defragging so you can help your system run faster.
Defrag a PC - How to Defrag a PC Video Created: Thursday, December 29, 2011 Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Want to learn how to defrag a PC? Here, see tips and tricks for defragging a PC as easily as possible.
Things That Slow Down Your PC - 5 Things That Slow Down Your PC Video Created: Thursday, December 29, 2011 Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Want to learn about the top 5 things that slow down your PC? Here, see helpful information so you can prevent a slow down.
Changes in Windows 7 - 5 Biggest Changes in Windows 7 Video Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Want to learn about the biggest changes in Windows 7 before you get it? Here, see how the changes in Windows 7 make the program user-friendly.
Windows 8 Developer Preview System Requirements Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
A description of Windows 8 system requirements as well as download links to the developer preview.
Metro Style UI & Touch Created: Friday, September 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Microsoft will be bringing the Metro GUI from the Windows Phone 7 operating system to Windows 8.
Unlock the Taskbar Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Instructions describe steps necessary to unlock the Windows taskbar.
How to Find a Computer's IP Address in Windows 7 Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
How to Find a Computer's IP Address in Windows 7
How to Pin Documents and Declutter Your Desktop Created: Thursday, June 02, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
A Windows 7 productivity tip that will show you how to declutter your Windows desktop using document and application pinning on the Taskbar.
Open the Windows 7 Theme Options Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Description of steps necessary to open the theme options panel in Windows 7.

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