How to optimize Windows 8 on old hardware

Posted on October 29, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Windows 8 is one of the most anticipated releases this holiday season. People are having high expectations and the trial run has generated positive comments from techies around the world. Microsoft has not just let the hype to popularize their next Operating System, they have been advertising across various platforms on the improvements and optimizations being made to Windows 8. When Windows 7 was released, it was an instant hit in the market, as it offered better performance and was more advanced than its former version, the Windows Vista. With version 8, Microsoft is aiming high and is planning to make the Operating System more compatible on touch-screen platforms. Read Full Entry.....

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How does Windows 8 compare to previous versions? What do I gain or lose?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Windows 8 Compared to Older Versions

“The grass is always greener on the other side” or so the saying goes. But is it really? Is newer, bigger, and better always bigger and better? Sometimes it is, other times, it isn’t. In this case, it may not be. Windows 8 will be released soon, and many consumers have their doubts that this operating system will be any more of a success than Vista was. A look at the following features might help you decide whether or not Windows 8 is an operating system that you want on your computer. Read Full Entry.....

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Will Windows 8 have an XP mode? How will I run my old programs?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Windows 8 Compatibility With XP Software

As Windows creates better and fancier operating systems, consumers are often left to wonder what to do with their existing operating system. The question faced by many people is whether to upgrade their computers or not. Furthermore, once they have upgraded, the concern becomes what to do about all of the programs that were run on the old operating system.

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Will The New Windows 8 Start Button Confuse Users?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Now that PC users have the chance to upgrade to the Windows 8 interface, there is a great deal of debate going on about Microsoft’s new operating system. While there is no denying that the new Windows 8 setup is inventive and completely different than the previous one, the verdict is still out on whether the new setup is user friendly, especially for long-time Windows users. For most Windows fans, the biggest question about the new system lies in the redesigned “Start button,” or the blatant lack of a traditional Start button, which many users are already stating is confusing. Read Full Entry.....

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Top 5 Reasons to upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7

Posted on July 19, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Windows 8 is Microsoft’s newest Operating system which launched in the fall of 2012. However if you are happy with your Windows 7 based system you may be wondering why you should be bothered to upgrade to Windows 8? Today we will explore the most popular reasons why you should upgrade to the latest version of the world’s most used operating system. We will discover what the best features of Windows 8 are and look how easy it will be to upgrade your Windows 7 Laptop or PC. Read Full Entry.....

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Replacing a PC monitor, should I consider a touch-screen model?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Is it time that you replaced your PC monitor? If that old display has recently broken or perhaps feels small and out-dated then you should consider replacing your display with a new model. The latest monitor technology includes a variety of touchscreen and multi-touch models. But why should you consider a touch monitor and are they actually useful? Today we will explore some of the popular options of touch screen monitors and how they work with your current Windows operating system. Read Full Entry.....

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Microsoft Windows 8 Pros and Cons

Posted on June 26, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Windows 8 is Microsoft’s newest and greatest version of its popular operating system, due for final release this fall 2012. However with hundreds of millions of Windows 7 users considering an upgrade, a question remains as to whether the software is worth updating to?

In this brief guide we will compare the pros and cons of Windows 8 and why you should or shouldn’t consider the latest OS for your laptop or PC. Read Full Entry.....

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