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February 14, 2014 1:29 PM
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How to force SkyDrive to store your files on your hard drive in Windows 8.1 | PCWorld

How to force SkyDrive to store your files on your hard drive in Windows 8.1 | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
With Windows 8.1 SkyDrive makes many of your files available only when you're online. Here's how to change that so you always have a local copy at hand.
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February 11, 2014 7:14 PM
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Microsoft Fan Says: 'Windows 8 Is A Disaster In Every Sense Of The Word'

Microsoft Fan Says: 'Windows 8 Is A Disaster In Every Sense Of The Word' | Win 8 | Scoop.it
One of Microsoft's strongest supporters took a hard look at the next version of Windows 8 and threw up his hands in frustration.
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January 30, 2014 5:17 PM
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Windows 8.1: Drawing me away from the Mac | ZDNet

Windows 8.1: Drawing me away from the Mac | ZDNet | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Like many, I left Windows behind for the most part and switched almost exclusively to the Mac. That's gradually changing with Windows 8.1.
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January 20, 2014 5:17 PM
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How to easily find drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows | PCWorld

How to easily find drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Sure, you can rip your PC apart and eyeball troublesome hardware directly - but there's an easier way to find drivers for unknown devices.
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January 17, 2014 8:39 PM
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Why running Windows 8 on a Mac is better than running it on a PC | ZDNet

Why running Windows 8 on a Mac is better than running it on a PC | ZDNet | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How running Windows 8 on OS X Mavericks gives me the best of both worlds, and brings back a Windows feature that I've sorely missed.
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December 28, 2013 7:35 PM
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Microsoft Fix it Solution Center: troubleshooting software issues

Microsoft Fix it Solution Center: troubleshooting software issues | Win 8 | Scoop.it

Vista and 7 troubleshooting for Software

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November 22, 2013 7:33 AM
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How to find everything in Windows 8.1 | PCWorld

How to find everything in Windows 8.1 | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
The new Windows is a culture shock, and it can be a challenge to figure out how to find common features and applications unless you know this one tip.
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November 19, 2013 3:09 PM
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In Windows, what is scareware and how can I remove it? - Knowledge Base

About scarewareAvoiding scareware infectionsFinding and deleting scareware infectionsPrerequisite step for all methodsWindows 7, Vista, and XP (General)Windows 8.x, 7, and Vista (Advanced)Windows XP (Advanced)
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November 19, 2013 2:16 PM
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Six Tips for Working with the Windows 8 Desktop - For Dummies

Six Tips for Working with the Windows 8 Desktop - For Dummies | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Most new Windows 8 users have used earlier versions of Windows. Moving around in Windows 8 will be very familiar to most of you, however, there are a few things that
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November 19, 2013 1:54 PM
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What To Do If You Forget Your Password in Windows 8 - For Dummies

What To Do If You Forget Your Password in Windows 8 - For Dummies | Win 8 | Scoop.it

When Windows 8 won’t accept your password at the Sign In screen, you may not be hopelessly locked out of your own computer. Check all these things before letting loose with a scream:

Check your Caps Lock key. Windows passwords are case-sensitive, meaning that Windows considers OpenSesame and opensesame to be different passwords. If your keyboard’s Caps Lock light is on, press your Caps Lock key again to turn it off. Then try entering your password again.

Use your Password Reset Disk. When you’ve forgotten the password to your Limited account, insert your Password Reset Disk to use as a key. Windows lets you back into your account, where you can promptly create an easier-to-remember password.

Let another user reset your password. Anybody with an Administrator account on your computer can reset your password. Have that person head for the desktop’s Control Panel, click User Accounts and Family Safety, and click User Accounts.

There, she can click the Manage Another Account link to see a list of every account. Then, she can click your account name, and click the Chan

When Windows 8 won’t accept your password at the Sign In screen, you may not be hopelessly locked out of your own computer. Check all these things before letting
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November 5, 2013 2:58 PM
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When Windows breaks: How to fix it, piece by piece | PCWorld

When Windows breaks: How to fix it, piece by piece | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Your browser goes bonkers! Your firewall freaks out! No worries: Windows can repair many problems itself. Here's how.
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October 25, 2013 12:33 PM
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Upgrading to Windows 8.1: Your new OS survival guide | PCWorld

Upgrading to Windows 8.1: Your new OS survival guide | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How do you install Windows 8.1? With PCWorld's help, of course. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, no matter which OS you upgrade from.
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February 13, 2014 3:47 PM
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Log into Windows 8 without having to type a strong password | PCWorld

Log into Windows 8 without having to type a strong password | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
An online password should be long and complex. A Windows login password should be easy to type. Windows 8 expects you to use one password for both. I offer three solutions.
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January 30, 2014 5:30 PM
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Simplify your email | Macworld

Simplify your email | Macworld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Overwhelmed by an overflowing Inbox? Take these steps to simplify your email today.
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January 20, 2014 5:18 PM
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How to upgrade to a larger hard drive | PCWorld

How to upgrade to a larger hard drive | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Your hard drive (or SSD) is overflowing. You’ve just bought a new one with a larger capacity. Now what do you do?
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January 18, 2014 5:17 PM
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Microsoft employees reportedly call Windows 8 'the new Vista'

Microsoft employees reportedly call Windows 8 'the new Vista' | Win 8 | Scoop.it
We've argued in the past that it wouldn't be fair to compare Windows 8 to Vista, in part because Vista was widely hated by many Windows users while Windows 8 is merely polarizing. In other words, e...
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January 13, 2014 7:07 PM
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How to rescue your PC from ransomware | PCWorld

How to rescue your PC from ransomware | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Don't negotiate with e-terrorists. Be a hero and rescue your hostage PC.
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December 16, 2013 6:42 PM
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Upgrading to Windows 8.1: Your new OS survival guide | PCWorld

Upgrading to Windows 8.1: Your new OS survival guide | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
How do you install Windows 8.1? With PCWorld's help, of course. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, no matter which OS you upgrade from.
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November 21, 2013 12:00 AM
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Declutter your PC for better security and more storage | PCWorld

Declutter your PC for better security and more storage | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Unused applications can be vulnerable to security breaches. Clean them out before they cause trouble, and jettison older data files while you're at it.
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November 19, 2013 2:31 PM
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Before Windows 8 launch, scammers already planting scareware - NBC News.com

Before Windows 8 launch, scammers already planting scareware - NBC News.com | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Windows 8 isn't even out yet, but it's already under attack from both the good guys and the bad guys in the security community.
The...
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November 19, 2013 2:06 PM
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Ten Common Windows 8 Problems and How to Fix Them - Video - For Dummies

Ten Common Windows 8 Problems and How to Fix Them - Video - For Dummies | Win 8 | Scoop.it

If you're having problems with Windows 8, you might be able to take care of them yourself. This video shows you ten or so ways to fix your computer woes, both big and small.

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November 19, 2013 1:51 PM
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How to Unlock Your Windows 8 Screen - For Dummies

How to Unlock Your Windows 8 Screen - For Dummies | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Starting Windows 8 is as easy as turning on your computer — Windows 8 leaps onto the screen automatically with a flourish. But before you can begin working, Windows
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November 1, 2013 2:08 PM
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Windows 8.1 surprises: 25 hidden features and little extras | PCWorld

Windows 8.1 surprises: 25 hidden features and little extras | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Tiles. Files. Apps and Snaps. The update's jam-packed with little things that add up to a big improvement over Windows 8.
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October 19, 2013 2:16 PM
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How to prepare your business for Windows 8.1 | PCWorld

How to prepare your business for Windows 8.1 | PCWorld | Win 8 | Scoop.it
Whether you're embracing Windows 8 or reluctantly retiring XP, this guide will get you ready for Microsoft's latest operating system.
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