Windows 8, the next generation OS from Microsoft has many new features including a completely new start screen, Windows Explorer and Task Manager. Presently, Microsoft has released the consumer preview or the beta version of Windows 8. Windows 8 is probably the most important release for Microsoft as it is also aimed to compete iPad and other tablets with Windows 8. Although there is no confirm dates on when the final release of Windows 8 will happen, we expect it RTM somewhere in August or September 2012 similar to Windows 7 release.
We will be keeping track of all happening in Windows 8 and cover details on the new OS, including its new features, tips, tricks, tutorials and other freeware apps to customize it. Below is the list of articles we have written on Windows 8 and we will be adding up articles to this list as and when we publish more. So stay tuned for all updates on Windows 8.
Tips and Tricks:
- Rearrange and Create Name for Start Screen Groups in Windows 8
- Capture Screenshots on Windows 8
- Enable Split View on Windows 8 for Metro Apps
- New Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8
- Check if your PC is Capable of Running Windows 8
- How to Find the Internet (Data) Usage on Windows 8
- Quickly Access Explorer, Control Panel, Task Manager in Windows 8
- How to Switch Between Running apps in Windows 8 using Switch List
- Enable Split Keyboard on Windows 8
- Enable Administrator Tools on Windows 8 Start Menu
- How to Minimize Windows 8 Explorer Ribbon
- File History in Windows 8
Tutorials:
- How to Install Windows 8- Step by Step Process
- Upgrading from Windows 8 Technical Preview to Consumer Preview
- Upgrade to Windows 8 Consumer Preview from Previous Windows Versions
- Create Shutdown, Restart and Log Off Tiles in Start Screen in Windows 8
- How to Shutdown, Restart, Log Off and Hibernate Windows 8
- How to Add My Computer to Windows 8 Start Screen
- Getting Started with Windows 8 Start Screen
- How to Disable or Turn Off SmartScreen Filter in Windows 8
- Storage Spaces in Windows 8 and How to Configure Storage Pool
- Configure GMail Account with Windows 8 Email Client
- Enable Hibernation in Windows 8
- Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8
- Restore Files in Windows 8 using File History
- Enable or Disable Hybrid Boot in Windows 8
- How to Automatically Logon to Windows 8
- Enable the Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 8
- Create a PIN to Log into Windows 8
- How to Create a Picture Password in Windows 8
- Task Manager in Windows 8
- Windows 8 Boot Options
- Refresh and Reset PC in Windows 8
- Windows 8 Explorer Review
- File Management in Windows 8
Windows 8 Customization: Themes and Apps:
- Change the Background Image in Windows 8 Start Screen
- Customize the Charms Bar in Windows 8
- Get Back the Start Menu and Start Button in Windows 8
- Enable Administrator Tools on Windows 8 Start Menu
- Convert Windows 7 Themes to Windows 8 Auto Color with ThemeConverter
- Nature Theme for Windows 8
Wow, super post. Helpful for me for finding something in win 8.
The RESET feature of Windows 8 is pretty coolz! It sure beats having to use a CD to re-install over a failed OS.
I have not tested the preview version of windows 8, but I am impressed with Windows 8 features, I will wait for final release of this version.