Not everyone loves the default look of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. There are millions of Windows users who have been forced (or, at least they think so) to use the latest version of Windows…

There are over 100,000 Modern (Metro) apps in the official Windows Store and the number is growing every day. If you are a Windows 8 user, chances are high that you regularly visit the Store…

Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows shipped with an option to change the vertical and horizontal spacing of icons on the desktop. In Windows 8, along with many other small features, Microsoft has dropped…

A lot has been said and written about the next Windows operating system, Windows 8, and its Metro-based Start screen. As everyone knows, Windows 8 ships a brand new Metro-style Start screen. The Start screen…

Up until now, the official Windows Store for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 was accessible only from the Store app in present in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Unlike Windows Phone Store and other mobile…

The Power User Menu (popularly known as Win+X menu) in Windows 8 is a nifty feature, especially for those who’re missing the Start menu. The Win+X menu lets users quickly access various system tools, and…

Charms bar is one of the new features introduced with Windows 8 and lets you quickly access search, settings, devices, and share charms. The Charms bar can be revealed in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1…

All editions of Windows 8 ship with two user interfaces: modern UI and the legacy desktop mode that we all are familiar with. While the newly introduced Modern UI, which includes the Start screen, apps…

The lock screen is one of the new features introduced with Windows 8. The lock screen is a combination of a cool picture background and notifications. Microsoft has included an option to change the default…

Libraries, one of the hundreds of features introduced with Windows 7, make it easier to search, find, and organize your files. With Libraries, you can easily organize files scattered across multiple drives and networks with…