Although many Windows 8.1 users prefer to spend their time on the Desktop, there are still several important system options that can only be accessed via the Metro/Modern PC Settings app. Here’s how to make PC Settings easier to manage by pinning it to your Start Screen or Taskbar.
How and Why to Change the Built-in Administrator Account Name in Windows
All modern versions of Windows include a built-in Administrator account with unparalleled access to your PC. Although these accounts are disabled by default, they represent a potential security risk because hackers and malware know their default name. But if you change the name of your built-in Administrator account, you can slightly increase your PC’s security. Here’s how to do it.
Parallels Desktop 10 Puts Emphasis on Features Over Performance
Parallels Desktop 10 continues the virtualization software’s annual release schedule, this time bringing even better integration with Windows virtual machines, improved power management, and full support for OS X Yosemite. But with modest performance improvements, is it worth the upgrade? Check out our review and benchmarks to find out.
Microsoft Cuts Surface 2 Pricing by $100 Until September 27th
Microsoft’s Surface 2 tablet just got a big price cut. The company has cut the price of all Surface 2 models by $100 until September 27th, giving the 32GB entry-level model a new starting price of $349.
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How to Bypass the Windows 8 Password Screen But Keep Your Password
All Windows users should have a strong account password, but not everyone necessarily needs to require a password in order to log-in to their PC. Here’s how you can bypass the Windows 8 password screen while still maintaining your account password.
What Ever Happened to Windows Pinball?
Windows Pinball, also known as 3D Pinball Space Cadet, was a simple and fun pinball game included in Windows up until XP, but it was absent from Vista and later. Here’s what happened to this classic game and how you can play it again.
How to Play Solitaire in Windows 8
Microsoft’s Solitaire was long included in Windows and became one of the most popular games in the world. But Microsoft removed Solitaire from Windows 8, leaving millions without their favorite game. Here’s how to find Microsoft’s new version of Solitaire, and get it running in Windows 8.
How to Configure an App to Always Run as Administrator in Windows
User Account Control in Windows limits the ability of applications to access critical parts of Windows without administrator privileges. Users can always set an app to run as administrator as needed, but for those who frequently run apps that require this setting, here’s how to always have an app run as administrator by default.
How to Disable HomeGroup in Windows 7 and 8
Windows HomeGroup is a feature in Windows 7 and 8 that lets consumers and small businesses easily set up ad hoc networks to share documents and media between computers. But if you don’t want to use HomeGroup, the feature merely takes up space and resources. Here’s how to disable HomeGroup with a quick trip to the Windows Services utility.
How to Prevent Windows from Automatically Reducing System Volume
Users running media software on recent versions of Windows may have encountered a strange occurrence: the volume of their media apps is automatically lowered when they run certain games or programs, like Skype. Here’s why this happens and how you can stop it.