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January 4, 2015 11:28 PM
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10 Things You Need to Know About Windows 8.1

10 Things You Need to Know About Windows 8.1 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Windows 8 was very different from Windows 7, but change is only speeding up — Windows 8.1 has seen quite a few changes since Windows 8. You’ll have new things to learn, whichever which version of Windows you’re upgrading from.
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December 15, 2014 12:53 PM
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SFC /SCANNOW Command - Run in Windows 8

SFC /SCANNOW Command - Run in Windows 8 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How to Run "SFC /SCANNOW" Command at Boot or in Windows 8 and 8.1    Information The SFC command scans the integrity of all protec
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December 15, 2014 12:29 PM
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Repair Install Windows 8

Repair Install Windows 8 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How to Repair Install Windows 8 and 8.1 without Losing Anything    Information Windows 8 introduced the option to refresh and reset your PC
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October 5, 2014 10:32 PM
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Windows 10 Undoes the Disaster of Windows 8 (Mostly)

Windows 10 Undoes the Disaster of Windows 8 (Mostly) | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Today, Microsoft took the wraps on the next version of Windows. It's called Windows 10. The current Windows 8, as the world now knows, was a superimposed mishmash of two operating systems. Windows 10, for the most part, fixes that, and puts the two kinds of Windows each in their own corner.
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August 23, 2014 3:02 PM
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Why Microsoft needs to reveal Windows 9 sooner than later: The end of Windows 7

Why Microsoft needs to reveal Windows 9 sooner than later: The end of Windows 7 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
After October, there will be no way to buy a Windows 7 PC and nothing but Live Tiles on the horizon. Unless Microsoft, as widely anticipated, announces Windows 9.
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August 8, 2014 8:07 PM
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Microsoft Scraps Windows 8 Major Updates. Bets The Farm On Windows 9

Microsoft Scraps Windows 8 Major Updates. Bets The Farm On Windows 9 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Microsoft sidelines Windows 8 despite the operating system being less than two years old.

In a blog post by Microsoft Senior Marketing Communications Manager Brandon LeBlanc, he explains that there will be no more major update releases for Windows 8: “despite rumours and speculation, we are not planning to deliver a Windows 8.1 ‘Update 2’.”

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July 22, 2014 1:18 PM
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Don't wait for Windows 9: How to get a Start Menu, windowed Metro apps today

Don't wait for Windows 9: How to get a Start Menu, windowed Metro apps today | Win 8 | Scoop.it
A Start Menu and the ability to run Metro apps in desktop windows are coming to Windows 8.1 at some unspecified time in the future, but you can get it today thanks to some helpful software.
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July 5, 2014 2:51 AM
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Your new PC needs these 22 free programs

Your new PC needs these 22 free programs | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Start off right with solid security tools, productivity software, and other programs that every PC needs.
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June 17, 2014 3:07 PM
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Refresh and reset your PC - Building Windows 8 - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

Refresh and reset your PC - Building Windows 8 - Site Home - MSDN Blogs | Win 8 | Scoop.it
  • Reset your PC – Remove all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC, and reinstall Windows.
  • Refresh your PC – Keep all personal data, Metro style apps, and important settings from the PC, and reinstall Windows.
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June 17, 2014 3:01 PM
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How to upgrade an old PC: No-brainer improvements anyone can do

How to upgrade an old PC: No-brainer improvements anyone can do | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Is your computer running too slow? Breathe new life into that aging PC with a few tune-ups and upgrades to get it back up to speed.
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April 29, 2014 11:03 PM
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Uninstall preloaded Windows 8 apps in bulk with this program | PCWorld

Uninstall preloaded Windows 8 apps in bulk with this program | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
It's easy to dump all your desktop bloatware in one fell swoop, but what about all those programs you don't need on the modern side of Windows? A new app helps you dump modern apps in bulk.
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April 8, 2014 12:29 PM
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The Windows 8.1 Update finally makes Microsoft's Metro future PC-friendly | PCWorld

The Windows 8.1 Update finally makes Microsoft's Metro future PC-friendly | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
There's no reason to hesitate any longer: The Windows 8.1 Update shines by letting a tablet be a tablet and a PC be a PC.
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March 6, 2014 1:39 AM
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How to play DVDs and Blu-ray discs in Windows 8 | PCWorld

How to play DVDs and Blu-ray discs in Windows 8 | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Unlike Windows 7 and its other predecessors, Windows 8 won't play DVDs natively. Fortunately, there are low-cost ways around the problem.
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December 15, 2014 12:57 PM
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Elevated Command Prompt - Open in Windows 8

Elevated Command Prompt - Open in Windows 8 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How to Open an Elevated Command Prompt in Windows 8    Information A command prompt is an entry point for typing computer commands in the Co
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December 15, 2014 12:48 PM
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DISM - Fixing Component Store Corruption in Windows 8

DISM - Fixing Component Store Corruption in Windows 8 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How to Use DISM to Fix Component Store Corruption in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012    Information One of the most used tools when fixing
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November 10, 2014 12:23 PM
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How to build the ultimate PC security suite for free

How to build the ultimate PC security suite for free | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Take some time this weekend to secure your PC without spending a dime.
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August 30, 2014 2:54 PM
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How to clear absolutely everything off your desktop in Windows 8.1

How to clear absolutely everything off your desktop in Windows 8.1 | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Want to have a spartan desktop with not so much as a Recycle Bin visible? Here's how to do just that.
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August 8, 2014 10:40 PM
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Windows 9 will kill Microsoft's awkward Charms menu, introduce virtual desktops

Windows 9 will kill Microsoft's awkward Charms menu, introduce virtual desktops | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Microsoft is stepping even further back from its Windows 8 vision in the next major version of Windows. Alongside a new Start Menu and windowed "Metro-style" apps, Microsoft is planning to remove...
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July 24, 2014 1:08 PM
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Solid State Doctor 3.1 review: SSD TRIM for the masses

Solid State Doctor 3.1 review: SSD TRIM for the masses | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Solid State Doctor will force your SSD to clean house and deliver its best performance, as well as clone it, diagnose it, and secure erase it.
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July 22, 2014 1:17 PM
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Leaked 'Windows 9' screenshots reveal more detail about reborn Start Menu

Leaked 'Windows 9' screenshots reveal more detail about reborn Start Menu | Win 8 | Scoop.it
It's not here yet, but recent leaks have given us another look at the refreshed Start menu for Windows due in 2015.
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June 29, 2014 4:01 PM
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The top 10 Windows 8 questions everyone asks | PCWorld

The top 10 Windows 8 questions everyone asks | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
We get asked about Windows 8 all the time, and some burning questions just don't die. See if you're savvy enough to answer the top 10 puzzlers for this still-new OS.
1. What's the differences between Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and the Windows 8.1 Update?
2. What about the Start menu?
3. What’s that screen with all the little tiles?
4. How do I do some of the simple tasks that should be obvious to anyone?





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June 17, 2014 3:05 PM
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Windows 8 Refresh Feature Makes It Easy to Start With a Clean Slate

Windows 8 Refresh Feature Makes It Easy to Start With a Clean Slate | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How many times have you reinstalled Windows because it had a pesky conflict, or was just running slow? With Windows 8, you can simply Refresh to start over.
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June 7, 2014 6:36 PM
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Locked out? Get back into Windows 8 by resetting your password

Locked out? Get back into Windows 8 by resetting your password | Win 8 | Scoop.it
A forgotten password is no need for panic. There are several ways to get back into your Windows 8 PC if you've locked yourself out.
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April 11, 2014 2:31 PM
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Beat it, bloatware: How to clean the crap off your PC | PCWorld

Beat it, bloatware: How to clean the crap off your PC | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Preloaded software bogs down your hard drive, your start menu, and worse. Clean it out with these handy tools and tricks.
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April 3, 2014 11:13 PM
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Hands-on: Windows 8.1 Update helps solve mouse and keyboard woes | PCWorld

Hands-on: Windows 8.1 Update helps solve mouse and keyboard woes | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Don't use touch? Neither do 60 percent of Windows PC users. The Windows 8.1 Update releasing April 8th aims to make the transition easier for mouse-and-keyboard faithful.
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