Microsoft Skype team has released Skype 6.1 update for Windows and Mac users that includes several enhancements, new features, improvements and bug fixes. Skype 6.1 Updates: Allows Skype users to dial numbers from Safari on Mac. You can call a phone number or send an SMS to mobile from numbers listed on sites in Safari browser. You [...]
How to Change Logon and Logoff Sounds in Windows 8
Dec 26, 2012Windows 7 and XP have options to change Logon and Logoff sounds in Control Panel but in Windows 8 those options are hidden. To enable Change Logon and Logoff sounds in Windows 8 here is a guide which let you allow to do that with a registry hack, so continue reading after the break to [...]
How to Run Windows XP in Windows 8
Dec 14, 2012Windows 7 gives option to run Windows XP mode, and this feature is not included to Windows 8. So if you want to run Windows XP in a virtual machine on Windows 8 then you have to purchase license first to do that. But here is a tip that let you people help to run [...]
Yahoo Mail! App for Windows 8 and Windows RT
Dec 13, 2012A new Yahoo! Mail app is released for iOS and Android mobile devices, and redesigned Yahoo Mail! app for Windows 8 and Windows RT devices is also released via Windows Store with some new features. Features Stay connected Access your inbox in just one tap Stay on top of your new messages with notifications Quickly [...]
How to Force App Updates on Windows 8 and RT
Nov 15, 2012The guide below will let you people help to force for app updates notifications on Windows Store live tile for the applications which are installed on your Windows 8 or Windows RT devices, because Store live tile does not show any notifications of app updates without setting it up. Force App Updates on Windows 8 [...]
Microsoft Surface RT Price, Availability and Pre-Order
Oct 16, 2012Surface, is Microsoft’s amazing tablet PC equipped with Windows RT, and toady company has announced special limited quantity pre-order for Surface RT available 9 a.m. PDT Surface RT Price, Availability Surface with Windows RT will initially be available in three SKUs: a 32GB version priced at US$499, a 32GB version bundled with a black Touch [...]
How to Change the Save File Interval in Windows 8
Aug 9, 2012File History feature in Windows 8 creates backup of a file with the default interval of every hour, and it consumes a lot of space on hard drive, so, it can create problem for folks with low memory space on their system but no need to worry because Windows 8 gives option to adjust save [...]
How to Dual Boot Windows 8 and Windows 7
Mar 5, 2012In this guide you’ll learn how to dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7 side by side. Hit the jump to learn more on how to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 on your computer. Windows 8 consumer preview is now available for download. If you want to try it out right now, you [...]
How to Make Windows 8 Bootable USB
Mar 4, 2012In this guide you will learn how to make Windows 8 bootable USB and then install windows 8 from that bootable USB flash drive. Windows 8 consumer preview is currently available for download to general public. Microsoft has improved this Windows 8 consumer preview as compared to developers preview and has fixed tons of bugs. [...]
How to Install Windows 8 Consumer Preview [Virtual Machine]
Mar 1, 2012Folks who just want to tinker with the recently released Windows 8 Consumer Preview on their PCs without dedicating a full hard drive partition, can get handover to the newness of Windows OS beta version by creating a virtual environment on their system using an application called VirtualBox. So, here you can find a step [...]
Windows 8 System Requirements
Feb 29, 2012Windows 8 consumer Preview is now available for download. Other than ARM tablets, any of the current PCs, laptops or tablets can run Windows 8. Windows 8 system requirements include a 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM (or 2GB for 64-bit), 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit), and a DirectX 9 graphics card. Hit the [...]
Windows 8 in Action [Video]
Feb 29, 2012Microsoft Windows 8 consumer preview is available now, here you can watch Windows 8 in action below. Try Microsoft Windows 8 now Download Windows 8 consumer preview.
Download Windows Server 8 Beta
Feb 29, 2012The latest release of Windows Server, Windows Server 8 is available for download. You can download Windows Server 8 from the links below. Windows Server 8 offers businesses and hosting providers an infrastructure which is scalable, dynamic, multitenant-aware and cloud-optimized infrastructure. Widows server 8 beta securely connects across infrastructure and let IT Professionals to respond [...]
Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview Build 8250
Feb 29, 2012At last the wait is over now and Microsoft is going to unveil Windows 8 Consumer Preview (CP) on 29 February, 2012 at 9:30 AM EST. About five months ago Windows 8 Developer Preview was released and now the semi-final beta version of Windows 8 will reach to general public for testing over tablets, laptops, [...]
How to Get Windows 8 Start Sreen in Windows 7, Vista and XP
Feb 9, 2012The New Start Screen of upcoming Microsoft desktop OS Windows 8 is integrated with a tile preview to access desktop, installed programs, memory locations, etc, which is quite similar to Windows Phone 7 home screen. Now, Windows 7 users who want to experience Windows 8 home screen on their PC can do that by having [...]
Restrict User to Change Personalization Settings on Windows 7
Jan 25, 2012Windows 7 allows to restrict changing personalization settings, which is quite useful feature. Suppose your personal computer is also in use of other family members and you want to restrict them from doing changes to background, theme, sounds, desktop, computer configurations etc then guide below will help you, to do that exactly. See also: Disable [...]
How to Renew IP Address on Windows
Jan 14, 2012If you need to renew the IP address of your Windows computer then steps below will guide you how to perform that exactly. Note: To renew IP Address, your computer must be connected to internet either through Ethernet or Wireless connection. See also: How to Renew IP Address on Mac Renew IP Address on Windows [...]
How to Disable Startup Sound in Windows 7
Dec 27, 2011Folks who feel uncomfortable with startup sound of Windows 7 computer, can follow instructions below to disable it quickly. Disable Startup Sound in Windows 7 Step-1 Click “Start” button > “Control Panel” Step-2 Click “Hardware and Sound” Step-3 Under “Sound”, click “Change system sounds” Step-4 Uncheck box with “Play Window Startup sound” option and that’s [...]
Hide Purchases from Mac App Store or iTunes Store
Oct 17, 2011If you are going to make some new purchases on iTunes Store and just to avoid the mess of already purchased apps you want to hide them temporarily then follow the instructions written below to do so. This guide will work for iTunes Store on PC, and Mac and also for Mac App Store. Note: First [...]
How to Keep Laptop Working when Lid Closed [Windows 7]
Sep 23, 2011By default in Windows 7, when you close the lid / screen of your laptop it turn the Sleep mode on and stop any task like downloading, copying, Sharing etc. If you want to keep running and working your laptop even you close the lid / Screen you can change few power options in Windows [...]
Download Skype 5.5.0.117 with Windows 8 Support
Sep 22, 2011To make the Skype compatible and flawless with Windows 8 OS, Microsoft released Skype 5.5.0.117 update. It is recommended for Windows 8 developer preview users who are facing problem with previous version of this voip application to install this updated Skype release. Download Skype 5.5.0.117 for Windows 8
Access PC Windows 7 Files From Mac OS X Lion
Aug 10, 2011If you are using both Mac and PC at your home or office and want to access Windows 7 Files on Mac OS X Lion, in this guide you will see how to do that. If you want to see the reverse method then i have already posted that how to access Mac OS X [...]
File Sharing Mac OS X Lion and PC Windows 7
Jul 25, 2011If you want to enable file sharing between OS X Lion and Windows 7 computers then there are some step you need to do first. Follow the steps given below to see how you can share files between OS X Lion and Windows 7 computers. Make sure both Mac and PC are connected with the [...]
How to Sync and Share Files Between Computer and iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
Mar 28, 2011Dropbox is cloud storage service that you can use to store your files and folders and access them from anywhere anytime where you have internet access. Dropbox offers 2GB of free storage and you need to download free Dropbox app for Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, etc. In this guide lets take an example of sharing [...]
How to Check HP Laptop Battery Health
Mar 6, 2011HP provides a utility to check your HP Laptop battery status, to check the HP battery health using “HP Battery Check” utility follow the given steps below. There is another guide to Maximize the battery life. Check HP Battery Status Method-1 If you already have HP Support Assistant installed on your HP computer then follow [...]