Windows 8
Enable Hidden Explorer UI Animations in Windows 7 and Windows 8- AniExplorer
Windows 7 and Windows 8 has some hidden animations in Explorer and these are not available to users through any settings. AniExplorer is a new freeware and portable tool which allows you to enable hidden Windows Explorer’s UI animations in Windows 7 and Windows 8. You can choose the animation type and speed, then click [...]
How to Disable or Turn off PIN and Picture Password Logon in Windows 8
Windows 8, the upcoming OS from Microsoft has many new features including the start screen, new Windows Explorer and the task manager. Apart from these, other features include the new options to logon- PIN and Picture passwords, which we have covered on this blog. Any user can turn on picture password or PIN option from [...]
Customize Windows 8 Explorer Ribbon Icons
Windows 8, the upcoming OS from Microsoft has many changes and one of the them is the new Windows Explorer. The Windows Explorer in Windows 8 sports the ribbon UI found in office and Windows Live suites. The ribbon UI gives easy access to options and features which were not directly accessible in Windows 7 [...]
Get the Classic Start Menu on Windows 8 with Classic Shell
Windows 8 consumer preview released recently has the new start screen along with metro UI and other features like Windows Explorer and new Task manager. The new start screen takes some time getting used to new feature and also switching between desktop and start menu. In case you are not comfortable using the new start [...]
Twitter and Facebook app for Windows 8
When Windows 8 technical preview was released, Microsoft had released a Twitter app along with other metro apps, but this app was not available in consumer preview. In case you are waiting for a Twitter and Facebook app with metro UI for Windows 8, then you can try the new FlipToast app. It allows you [...]
Windows 8 Editions
Windows 8, the latest OS from Microsoft is expected to hit stores some time in October this year. Microsoft has already released the beta version or the Consumer Preview. Meanwhile the official Windows blog has published the details of the versions in Windows 8. Unlike Window 7 which had starter, home premium, Professional and Ultimate [...]
How to Disable or Turn Off Windows 8 Store Application
One of the new features of Windows 8 is the availability of Windows 8 store. The Store application allows you to search and install apps easily from one location. There are various apps available in the Windows 8 store in different categories. But in case you do not want the users to install any app [...]
Win+X Menu Editor for Windows 8
Windows 8 lots of new features along with the new Metro UI. One of the new options in the desktop is the Win +X quick menu, which we had covered in detail. This feature allows you to access Windows Explorer, Control Panel, Task Manager, Run command and other Windows administrator functions like device manager, disk [...]
Windows 8 Transformation Pack for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
When it comes to the user interface of Windows 8, there are many major changes when compared to the previous versions of Windows 7 or Vista. If you liked the new start screen and all the other new features like Charms bar but running Windows 7, Vista or XP, then you can try out the [...]
How to Prevent Users from Changing Start Screen Background in Windows 8
The most prominent feature on Windows 8 is the new Start Screen. The Metro UI start screen is totally different from the traditional start menu in Windows 7 and previous versions of Windows. We have discussed in detail the features of the new start screen. The start screen allows users to change the background image [...]
Nirmal is a technology blogger from India and also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Windows.
