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Windows 8 Date Calculation
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Windows 8 Date Calculation

Time is a very important factor within our everyday lives. We frequently formulate agendas to achieve as many things as possible, whilst wasting the least amount of time. This tutorial is useful for people, especially those in business, who need to determine estimated times and dates. This guide exp

Windows 8 File Removal Confirmation
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Windows 8 File Removal Confirmation

Deleting a file, folder, or other content by accident is frustrating, sometimes expensive, and an unfortunate situation that every computer user can experience. The default Windows 8 settings no longer present file deletion confirmation, thus accidental deletion is more likely. Since the early intro

How to customize Windows 8 Start Menu?
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How to customize Windows 8 Start Menu?

Windows 8 utilizes a new Start menu, but without options to remove it. Fortunately, however, you can personalize it via customization options. This tutorial describes how to change the background 'pin' items and otherwise organize and customize the look of the Windows 8 Start menu. Users can customi

How to activate a PIN lock on Windows 8?
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How to activate a PIN lock on Windows 8?

PIN locks are common features on mobile phones, and a useful security feature available on the majority of modern devices. In this tutorial I explain how to use a PIN lock feature to log in to Windows 8. Although the lock contains only 4 digits, and thus is not highly secure, it remains a popular me

How to take a screenshot in Windows 8?
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How to take a screenshot in Windows 8?

A screenshot is essentially an image (or snapshot) of your computer screen, generated by pressing a single key. You can generate this image simply by pressing the Prt Screen key on your keyboard.  In order to save the image, you normally require image editing software such as Photoshop or Paint

Most useful Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
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Most useful Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

Shortcuts are such a great way to reach items instantly, that it is little wonder that they are so popular with PC users. Recently, Windows 8 has introduced several changes to the operating system, including some to shortcuts. Even though these changes are relatively minor, I would like to introdu

How to remove a managed Google Chrome extension?
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How to remove a managed Google Chrome extension?

This article describes how to remove a 'managed' Google Chrome extension. Note that recently, there a rise in adware infections, and in many cases, these potentially unwanted programs (PUP) install on users' Internet browsers disguised as legitimate extensions. Commonly, adware is bundled with fre

How to create a new user account using command prompt?
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How to create a new user account using command prompt?

This tutorial describes how to create a new user account in the Windows operating system using Command Prompt. The guide is helpful when dealing with ransomware or fake antivirus programs that block Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Networking. Cyber criminals responsible for developing malicious progr

How to boot your computer using a rescue disk?
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How to boot your computer using a rescue disk?

The recent outrage of ransomware (screen lockers) has impelled me to write this guide to describe how computer users can boot from a rescue disk. Whilst rescue disks are no longer the most common method to remove spyware and viruses, the recent rise in screen locker infections makes them an effect

How to create a System Repair Disc in Windows 7
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How to create a System Repair Disc in Windows 7

System Repair Disc is a useful option found in Windows 7, and is valuable in many situations. I believe every PC user should have this disk, since you never know when you might need it. The disk provides several solutions if you are unable to boot your operating system. For example, if your comput