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By Robert Kingsley, About.com Guide

What Do I Need to Know About Windows 8's New UI? Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Answers to common questions about Windows 8 new UI
How to Enable, Disable and Use Guest Accounts in Windows 7 Created: Monday, February 20, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
A description of the Guest Account.
How to Connect to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 Created: Thursday, September 15, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
This step will show you how to view the list of available wireless networks using Windows 7.
Contact Information for the About.com Windows Guide Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Find out how to get in touch with the About.com Windows Guide.
About.com Review of Windows 8's Mail App Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
A Review of Windows 8's Mail app
How to Create a New Document in WordPad for Windows 7 Created: Monday, June 27, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Step describes how to launch WordPad from the Start Menu using Windows Search.
Setting the Power Options For a Vista Laptop PC Created: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Learn how setting power options for a Windows Vista laptop PC can improve your computer's performance and battery life.
How to Delete User Accounts in Windows Created: Friday, February 13, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to delete user accounts.
Setting Up Hardware and Sound For a Vista PC Created: Friday, July 10, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Hardware and Sound area (within the Control Panel) enables you to setup hardware and software devices and sound for the computer.
Windows 7 Starter Edition Overview Video Created: Thursday, September 06, 2012 Updated: Thursday, September 06, 2012
As a basic operating system, Windows 7 Starter edition may surprise you with the features it contains. Find out what some of them are in this overview of Windows 7 Starter from About.com.
How to Update to Windows 7 Video Created: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Updating your computer to run Windows 7 doesn't require advanced technical skills. This About.com video will provide step-by-step instructions for upgrading your computer to Windows 7.
Which Version of Windows 8 is Right for You? 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.
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.
Top 12 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Created: Monday, January 12, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Twelve keyboard shortcuts to being more productive in Windows
How to Create a New User Account in Windows 7 Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
In this step I will show you how to open the Windows 7 Control Panel to get to User Management in Windows 7.
How to Relocate the Windows 7 Taskbar Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Instructions describe steps necessary to unlock the Windows taskbar.
Take Advantage of Libraries in Windows 7 Created: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
This step of the guide shows you how to open the properties window for Libraries in Windows 7.
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.
My Big, Fat Windows Disaster Created: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012
What was your worst Windows experience? Tell us about it!
My Big, Fat Windows Disaster Created: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012
What was your worst Windows experience? Tell us about it!
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.