Posts Tagged ‘Windows 8

Microsoft support for Windows XP and Office 2003 comes to an end on 8th April 2014. After this date, there will be no further security updates, bug fixes or additional features, but this will not stop your PC from working, so no need to panic. What does it mean if my version of Windows is […]

Introduction Clearly stung by the overwhelming criticism orientated towards Windows 8, which appeared to be designed solely with a tablet in mind, Microsoft has been working hard on a new and improved version of the world’s most popular operating system. In response to overwhelming consumer and tech feedback, at the recent Microsoft Build Conference Steve […]

While the touch capability of Windows8 works great on a tablet or mobile device, its not so easy on a non-touch pc with a traditional setup, Keyboard shortcuts make the whole process a lot easier. Keystrokes Result Windows key () Switches between the Windows 8 apps and Start screen and the Windows Desktop (or the […]

In past versions of Windows the in-built method to generate a screenshot in was to use ALT+PRTSCN, PRTSCN or on a laptop Fn PRTSC to copy a screenshot into the clipboard. Once copied you could then past into your editor of choice or directly into your application, like Word for instance. With the release of […]