Windows 8 might be the best thing that has ever happened to you in all your computing life. In reality, however, many people consider it a flop. People are clinging to a dying Windows XP or their beloved Windows 7 because there is a thick, greasy funk around Windows 8 and no one wants to be… Read More
Category Archives: Windows 8
Windows 8 Cheat Sheet
Welcome to the PCTechBytes Windows 8 Cheat sheet. We will update this page frequently as we discover new ways to enhance your Windows 8 experience. Show Administrative Tools in Metro Admin tiles are turned off by default. To display these helpful tools, hit the Windows key+C to open the menu while in Metro. Choose Settings.… Read More
How To Bypass The Windows 8 Password Screen
You can bypass the Windows 8 password screen by editing the User Account requirements. Generally speaking, you should always have a password to login to Windows–especially if your PC is accessible by others or if you have a laptop that could become lost or stolen. But Windows 8 created a new level of annoyance by… Read More
Windows Blue 8.1 Boot To Desktop Feature
Can Windows Blue save us? I’ve tried to be a Windows 8 evangelist. I am an early adopter and one of the few that actually liked Windows Vista, so I’m use to being laughed at and ridiculed for my choice of Operating Systems. Windows 8 has been a hard sell, however. There is simply too… Read More
Windows 8 Printer Installation For Local And Network
The process for adding a printer in Windows 8 is very similar to adding a printer in any other version of Windows. But with anything like Windows 8, navigating to the proper menus can be a daunting task. You might be able to install your Windows 8 printer simply by plugging in the USB cable… Read More
One Thing Windows 8 Does Right: Parental Controls
Windows 8 Parental Controls are one of the few great features that have gone unnoticed thanks to the unpopularity of its new Graphical User Interface. Parental Controls on a computer are an absolute must in this era of social media and other other potential pitfalls for unsuspecting children. Chances are you do not have this… Read More
Make Windows 8 Hurt Less
Never before has there been such a polarizing Operating System. Everyone hated Windows ME and Vista–but there are those that love Windows 8 and those that absolutely abhor it. This will likely be the new style of Windows going forward. While we expect Microsoft will tweak it and smooth some of the rough edges in… Read More
Windows 8: The Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of Operating Systems
Windows 8 is getting a bad rap. It does a lot of really great things, and in may ways is far superior to a beloved Windows 7 that liberated us from a bloated, buggy Vista OS. But it has a darker, more sinister side. Despite its many advantages, Windows does some devious things that have turned… Read More
Five Essential Windows 8 Survival Tips
Windows 8 is different. There’s no getting around it. But just because it is different doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad Operating System. Users running previous versions of Windows can perform the following simple steps to make the most out of Windows 8. Steps To Instantly Improve Your Windows 8 Experience Buy A Touchpad Windows… Read More
Add Shutdown Sleep Hibernate and Restart Shortcuts To Windows 8
Windows 8 can be frustrating for users accustomed to running a traditional Windows Operating System. The lack of a start menu can make simply shutting down the computer a chore akin to building an addition onto your house. But you can easily add shortcut tiles to your Metro interface and the Desktop to help make powering… Read More
Is Windows 8 Really Innovative
With the recent release of Windows 8, are users finding it as innovative as Microsoft wants you to believe? Or have we seen this all before? Windows 8: Innovation or Déjà vu infographic… Read More
How To Backup Your Windows 8 Computer After Upgrading
In October, Microsoft released its latest operating system Windows 8 — the newest PC platform equipped with a myriad of new features. According to CNN.com on Tech, users can expect the new platform to have touch screen capabilities and a re-imaged desktop interface that still runs basic Windows applications. Windows 8 can run on tablets… Read More