Archives: Windows 8

Microsoft just released a slew of new Remote Desktop client applications for iOS, Android, and OS X. But to use them, you’ll first need to configure your Windows PC to allow remote access. Here’s how to do it with Windows 8.

We live in an ever-shrinking, collaborative world. But it’s important to still keep track of the various time zones when working with colleagues on the other side of the planet. Here’s how to add additional time zone clocks to Windows 7 and 8.

Windows 8 categorizes network connections into “private” and “public” to help users easily set appropriate security and sharing settings for each type of connection. But there’s no clear way to change a network’s location setting after the initial setup. Here are two ways to change the location for both Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.

Anyone who has ever used a PC from a company like Dell or HP has likely noticed the custom manufacturer and support info in the Control Panel. But what if you’ve built your own computer or installed a fresh copy of Windows? Here’s how to add your own custom system information and logo.

Many PCs are now shipping without built-in optical drives. This allows for thinner computers and better battery life, but makes it a pain if you ever have to reinstall Windows. Instead of buying a bulky external optical drive, here’s how to create your own convenient Windows USB Installer.

The upcoming Windows 8.1 is all about fine tuning the Windows 8 experience based on customer feedback. One of the best changes is the ability to boot directly to the desktop while bypassing the Start Screen. Here’s how to enable the boot to desktop feature.

The Windows 8 Start Screen features beautiful tile icons for Modern UI (a.k.a. “Metro”) apps, but desktop apps are represented by unattractive low-resolution icons in empty tiles. Here’s how to create great-looking tile icons for any app.