install
Install Windows 8.1 Preview Install Windows 8 in VirtualBox on Mac Refresh Windows 8 PC Reinstall Windows 8 Reactivate Windows 8 – Already in use on another PC.
update
Windows 8 Windows UpdateWindows 8 Change Windows Update (update program) settings Change Windows 8 automatic update time I tried updating from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 I can’t update to Windows 8.1 - I can’t find the update in the store
basic operation
Windows 8 BasicsWindows 8 Shutdown and RestartCreate a Windows 8 Shutdown and Restart Shortcut
basic settings
Windows 8 Startup Settings Windows 8 Change Computer Name Windows 8 Check Computer Name Windows 8 Change Display Language Windows 8 How to Prioritize (Lighten) Performance Windows 8 Date and Time Settings Change NTP Server Now Update soon Windows 8 Change date, time, number and currency formats Windows 8 Display multiple clocks in different time zones
mouse settings
Windows 8 single click to open Change Windows 8 mouse double click speed Adjust Windows 8 mouse pointer speed Windows 8 Adjust mouse wheel scroll speed Windows 8 Change mouse pointer design Windows 8 swap left and right mouse buttons (left-handed) for)
keyboard
List of Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts Windows 8 “Ctrl” and “Caps Lock” key swap - Ctrl2cap
power supply
Change and set Windows 8 power plan Set Windows 8 power button behavior
start screen
Change Windows 8 Start Screen Background Add/Remove Apps on Windows 8 Start Screen Show App List on Windows 8 Start Screen How to Change Windows 8 Lock Screen Background and Set Windows 8 Pin Windows 8 Shortcut to Start ScreenWindows 8 Start Screen Show app view on move
User account and password
Windows 8 User Account and Password SettingsAdding Windows 8 Microsoft AccountsRenaming Windows 8 Microsoft AccountsAdding Windows 8 Local UsersRenaming Windows 8 AccountsChanging Windows 8 User Account PicturesWindows 8 User Accounts Changing the Windows 8 User Account TypeRemoving a Windows 8 User AccountChanging the Windows 8 User Working Folder
password and sign in
Windows 8 sign-in and sign-outAutomatic sign-in to Windows 8 (skip password input)Sign-in to Windows 8 with a PIN (Personal Identification Number)Set up Windows 8 picture passwordWindows 8 Change Microsoft account passwordWindows 8 Wake up from sleep Disable password input at Windows 8 Reset Microsoft account password Turn on “NumLock” key on Windows 8 sign-in screen
desktop
Windows 8 Skip Start Screen and Show Desktop Show Windows 8 Desktop Minimize All WindowsWindows 8 Screensaver SettingsWindows 8 Tile Windows Windows 8 AeroSnap Disable/EnableWindows 8 Screen Top Right Mouse Hide Charms on Over Show Language Bar on Windows 8 Desktop Shortcut Keys to Capture Windows 8 Screenshots
icon
Show Icons on Windows 8 DesktopResize Windows 8 Icons
exterior
Change Windows 8 Desktop Theme Change Windows 8 Desktop Background Change Windows 8 Desktop Display Size Change Windows 8 Screen Resolution Windows 8 List and Preview Installed Fonts
trash can
Change maximum size of Windows 8 Recycle Bin Delete files without moving them to Windows 8 Recycle Bin
taskbar
Windows 8 Reposition TaskbarAutomatically Hide Windows 8 TaskbarPin Apps to Windows 8 TaskbarReduce Windows 8 Taskbar IconsWindows 8 Separate Taskbar ButtonsWindows 8 Show Toolbars on TaskbarWindows 8 Jump Lists Change/hide number of items in Windows 8 Show/hide system icons in notification area Add Windows 8 Start button “Classic Shell” Add Windows 8 Start Menu “Start Menu 8” Add Quick Launch to Windows 8 TaskbarWindows 8 Add “Show Desktop” icon to taskbar Replace “Command Prompt” in Windows 8 menu with “PowerShell”
explorer
exterior
Change Windows 8 Window Color Windows 8 Show Full Folder Path in Title BarDisable Windows 8 Explorer RibbonShow/Hide Windows 8 Folder Preview Pane
operate
Compressing and Expanding Windows 8 Files and FoldersWindows 8 Batch Renaming Multiple File Names with Sequential NumbersWindows 8 Change My Documents Folder LocationSetting Windows 8 Indexing Options
setting
Show Windows 8 File ExtensionsHow to Change Windows 8 File AssociationsWindows 8 Show Hidden Files and FoldersMount/Unmount Windows 8 ISO Image FilesWindows 8 Show Currently Opened Folders at Next Sign-in
Security
Windows 8 Windows Defender System Periodic Scan (Schedule)Windows 8 Windows Defender System Virus CheckWindows 8 Computer Status (Security Maintenance)Windows 8 Ctrl+Alt+Del Secure Sign In
firewall
Check Windows 8 Firewall status How to enable/disable Windows 8 FirewallAllow/Block Windows 8 apps from communicating through the firewall
system
Starting Windows 8 Task Manager Checking Windows 8 System Information How to check if Windows 8 is 32-bit or 64-bit Measuring Windows 8 Score (Performance) - Windows Experience Index Checking Windows 8 Edition and Version Windows 8 Safe Mode Start up with Windows 8 Set not to automatically restart on system errorHow to disable Windows 8 Fast StartupEnable Windows 8 ReadyBoost to speed up your computerWindows 8 system work folder changeWindows 8 Local Group Policy Editor Boot Windows 8 Turn on (enable) Hybrid Sleep Check Windows Logs with Windows 8 Event Viewer Disable Windows 8 System Error “Write events to system log” Windows 8 Task Manager - Change Process Priority Windows 8 Tasks Manager - Specify CPU cores to run processes Launch Windows 8 Registry Editor
various settings
Windows 8 Date and Time Changing NTP Server Synchronization Interval Windows 8 Virtual Memory (Paging File) Settings Windows 8 Enabling/Disabling Windows Features Setting Windows 8 Environment Variables How to Disable Windows 8 Windows Superfetch
command prompt
Launch Windows 8 Command Prompt Launch Command Prompt as Windows 8 Administrator Launch Windows 8 PowerShell ISE
service
Windows 8 service settings (automatic/manual/start/stop) Windows 8 Stop unnecessary services to speed up (lighten) Windows 8 Adjust background services for optimal performance
System restore
Windows 8 Create a system restore point / Revert to a previous state Windows 8 Delete all but the latest restore point Windows 8 Delete all restore points
network
Check Windows 8 Network Connection Details Disable/Enable Windows 8 Network Connection Check Windows 8 Network Speed Windows 8 Enable/Disable Airplane Mode How to Check Windows 8 IP Address Windows 8 Fixed IP Address Windows 8 MAC How to Find Your AddressWindows 8 Remote Desktop Settings and ConnectionsWindows 8 Remote Desktop Connection Options
wireless LAN
Connect to the Internet with Windows 8 wireless LAN Confirm security key for Windows 8 wireless LAN
home group
hardware
Checking Windows 8 CPU type/frequency and memory capacity Enabling/disabling Windows 8 devices How to display Windows 8 Device Manager Safely remove Windows 8 USB memory or SD card Initialize Windows 8 USB memory or SD card ( format)
Disk management
Windows 8 Check Disk Space Start Windows 8 Disk Management Change Windows 8 Drive LetterWindows 8 Disk Cleanup - Delete Junk FilesCheck Windows 8 Drive for ErrorsWindows 8 Hard Disk DefragmentationWindows 8 Disk Scheduling Automatic Defragmentation of Windows 8 Writing external HDD, USB memory, SD card at high speed
app program
Uninstall Windows 8 ProgramsWindows 8Uninstall Windows Store AppsWindows 8 Force Quit Frozen ApplicationsWindows 8 Set Default ProgramsWindows 8Open Running Apps In New WindowsWindows 8 Running Programs Check file location
Windows accessories
How to Use Windows 8 Sticky Notes How to Use Windows 8 Calculator Capture Windows 8 Screenshot How to Use Snipping ToolWindows 8 Windows Essentials
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