Windows 8.1 Upgrade on Panasonic AX2
Just an update on where I am at with the update to Windows 8.1 on my Panasonic Toughbook AX2. After trying various updated drivers, deleting my user account then establishing a new one, changing the...
View ArticleRemove the Windows.Old Folder
Here’s a tip if you’ve upgraded to Windows 8.1. In some circumstances your upgrade may have backed up your old Windows installation into a Windows.Old folder in the C Drive. This can take up a lot of...
View ArticleUnsquish Your Windows 8.1 Start Screen Tiles
Here’s a quick tip for Windows 8.1 users. If you’ve upgraded you may have found that your Start Screen tiles may have been squished down a bit depending upon your screen resolution. This can be a bit...
View ArticleShutdown Windows 8.1 Easily
Another quick Windows 8.1 tip. Back in Windows 8 it was a bit of a process to restart or shutdown your computer but fortunately with the return of the Start button in Windows 8.1 it is easier to...
View ArticlePrevent Automatic Updates to Metro Apps in Windows 8.1
Another quick Windows 8.1 tip. A new feature in the latest iteration to Windows is the ability for Metro apps to automatically update. This has been a feature in Android for a while and more recently...
View ArticleResizing Start Screen Tiles in Windows 8.1
With the upgrade to Windows 8.1 comes the ability to access two new tile sizes in addition to the wide and medium sizes that were available in Windows 8. The large and small sizes are respectively four...
View ArticleCHKDSK Under Windows 8
Since the early days of DOS, OS/2 and Windows NT, CHKDSK has been a one of the staple utilities to keep your file systems in good, working condition. It usually springs into action automatically after...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface Pro 3 Review
Well, after owning my Surface Pro 3 for a couple of months (with half the time split between using Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 on it) I am now sharing my review. It is a longer video but I cover off...
View ArticleHow to Remove Devices From a Microsoft Account
Back in the days of Windows 8.1, Microsoft had cranked up the device limit per Microsoft account to a generous 81 devices (I guess to make it easier to remember if you came across the question during a...
View ArticleKeep the USB Drive Plugged In Error When Booting Windows
For some reason when you reboot your Windows computer you might see the following error: Keep the USB drive plugged in. Only remove it after your PC has shut down completely. Otherwise, your Windows To...
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