One of the most controversial Windows 8 features is its new Start screen – also known as the Metro user interface. New Windows 8 users have problems performing the most basic tasks with the Metro UI. Something as simple as powering down the computer or checking the time seems far more complicated than it should be. But in addition from those problems, Windows 8 users face another issue: chang

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Windows 8 is here and it’s already been activated on millions of PCs around the world. Sure, it might not have the skyrocketing sales figures that Microsoft wanted, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t using the operating system. If you want a faster, smoother, and more optimized version of Windows 8, then keep reading. Today, we’re going to list the best ways to squeeze extra performanc

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We all like fast boot times. Just ask anybody with an SSD. However, fast boot times can be a problem when you’re frantically trying to press F8 in order to enter Windows Safe Mode. If your computer boots in a very short period of time, then hitting that key in a fraction of a second window can be a serious problem. Interestingly enough, Microsoft has optimized the boot time of Windows 8 so mu

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If you’re an early adopter of Windows 8, then you’re probably interested in learning the ins and outs of your new operating system. There are plenty of new tips and tricks to learn in Windows 8. If you’ve already read our first article on how to speed up Windows 8, then here are 8 more ways to improve your system’s performance customizability. 7) Disable the Metro UI One of the most

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If you’re one of the early adopters of Windows 8, then you may not know about the numerous ways to increase the speed of your new operating system. Today, we’re going to look at some of the best ways to speed up Windows 8. Use the new screenshot tool One of the best new features in Windows 8 is the inclusion of a useful screenshot tool. In previous versions of Windows, you would have to

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