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You were happy to hear about a new feature of Google Chrome in an early release build e.g., Canary build or Dev channel, which are not finished products. You installed the web browser in your Windows PC, then later on you decided to reinstall the previous stable version. This is good, you know that... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Chrome Metro style released for Windows 8 – Dev channel [First Look]

Published on 2012-06-12 08:48:31

It was just a matter of time before the first release of Chrome Metro style. Not too long ago we heard that the search giant was working on a Metro style version of its web browser software, and now is here, Google has released a “work in progress” version of its software for Windows 8... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Manage Storage Spaces in Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-10 16:02:15

Once you’ve created a storage space, your media library: music, movies, photos, and files, will continue to expand, and although virtualizing the ever-growing collection of USB drives will help you, not only to prevision available capacity and to keep files organized, but also to keep your precious memories protected from hardware failure. And for all this to work, you still need to know the basics on how to manage Storage Spaces and pools. If you need more information on this new disk p [..]

How to manage Storage Spaces in Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-10 16:02:15

Once you’ve created a storage space, your media library: music, movies, photos, and files, will continue to expand, and although virtualizing the ever-growing collection of USB drives will help you, not only to prevision available capacity and to keep files organized, but also to keep your... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech Roundup: SmartGlass, Windows 8, Chrome Metro, And Firefox 13

Published on 2012-06-10 08:34:24

This week on Pureinfotech: Get ready for Microsoft SmartGlass, now you’ll be able to interact and control your Xbox 360 with Windows 8 PCs, tablet, or your phone. Download the first official Windows 8 theme (multi-monitor support). And Chrome Metro for Windows 8 is coming soon… In... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech Roundup: SmartGlass, Windows 8, Chrome Metro, And Firefox 13

Published on 2012-06-10 08:34:24

This week on Pureinfotech: Get ready for Microsoft SmartGlass, now you’ll be able to interact and control your Xbox 360 with Windows 8 PCs, tablet, or your phone. Download the first official Windows 8 theme (multi-monitor support). And Chrome Metro for Windows 8 is coming soon… In Windows How-To, learn how to virtualize your storage in Windows 8 for scale and protection with Storage Spaces. Enable the “Hibernate” option in the Power menu for faster access to the feature a [..]

Windows 8 Video And Audio File Format Native Support List

Published on 2012-06-08 18:56:02

Get to know the video and audio file format support in Windows 8. Most common media formats are supported and some are limited in Windows RT. So far Windows 8 is promising to be a pretty amazing operating system with a hand full of new features, new immersive and beautiful UI, and simple to use.... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 Video And Audio File Format Native Support List

Published on 2012-06-08 18:56:02

Microsoft added better video and audio file format support in Windows 8. Most common media formats are supported and some are limited in Windows RT. So far Windows 8 is promising to be a pretty amazing operating system with a hand full of new features, new immersive and beautiful UI, and simple to use. But there is one thing that has been constantly an issue in all OSs, which is file format compatibility out of the box. Since Windows 7 video and audio file format support has increased and in Wi [..]

Microsoft SmartGlass on Windows 8, IE10 for Xbox 360 And Windows Phone Hands-on [Video]

Published on 2012-06-08 09:21:18

This week Microsoft made the announcement of the very impressive Xbox SmartGlass at E3 in Los Angeles, which is a new Windows Phone and Windows 8 Metro style app that will enable people to seamlessly interact and control games and videos on the Xbox 360. SmartGlass was built around to what the... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Microsoft SmartGlass on Windows 8, IE10 for Xbox 360 And Windows Phone Hands-on [Video]

Published on 2012-06-08 09:21:18

This week Microsoft made the announcement of the very impressive Xbox SmartGlass at E3 in Los Angeles, which is a new Windows Phone and Windows 8 Metro style app that will enable people to seamlessly interact and control games and videos on the Xbox 360. SmartGlass was built around to what the software giant calls “activities”, that includes anything from directory’s commentary to maps that are interactive. Moreover you will be able to view information, such as TV show or movie [..]

Desktop Fun: Dual Monitor Nightfall And Starlight Panoramic Theme for Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-08 06:55:01

This is the first official Windows 8 theme from Microsoft: Nightfall and starlight panoramic is an awesome set of wallpapers created to span across dual monitors also changes the Aero glass color on each image. This theme comes with 9 panoramic wide-angle images of stunning places: Steep mountains,... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop Fun: Dual Monitor Nightfall And Starlight Panoramic Theme for Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-08 06:55:01

This is the first official Windows 8 theme from Microsoft: Nightfall and starlight panoramic is an awesome set of wallpapers created to span across dual monitors also changes the Aero glass color on each image. This theme comes with 9 panoramic wide-angle images of stunning places: Steep mountains, distant galaxies, verdant meadows, and the beautiful sea. If you’ve been running Windows 8, you may already tried the Windows 7 themes and they are totally compatible. However Windows 8 themes a [..]

Chrome in Metro Style for Windows 8 Soon to be Available

Published on 2012-06-07 19:40:09

Good news! If you’ve been using Chrome for a while now, you know that it is an awesome web browser. Well now you also be happy to know that a Metro style version will be soon available for Windows 8 too. Chrome in Metro is being designed to work well in the traditional desktop and in the new Metro environment for the upcoming release of Windows on any x86 PC. This means that everyone, but with the exception of ARM devices running Windows RT, will be able to install the new version [...]

Chrome in Metro Style for Windows 8 Soon to be Available

Published on 2012-06-07 19:40:09

Good news! If you’ve been using Chrome for a while now, you know that it is an awesome web browser. Well now you also be happy to know that a Metro style version will be soon available for Windows 8 too. Chrome in Metro is being designed to work well in the traditional desktop and in the new... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Create Storage Spaces in Windows 8 [Step-by-Step]

Published on 2012-06-06 15:11:32

Storage Spaces is a new feature in Windows 8 that allows you to group many physical disks together into a storage pool to then create a large storage space (or virtual disk); most importantly, you can use them like any other drive and you don’t have to worry in which drive you save your files; all is in one place, easy to use — even the operating system itself believes that all the disks are a single giant drive. One of the coolest thing is that you can carve a large storage space [..]

How to Create Storage Spaces in Windows 8 [Step-by-Step]

Published on 2012-06-06 15:11:32

Storage Spaces is a new feature in Windows 8 that allows you to group many physical disks together into a storage pool to then create a large storage space (or virtual disk); most importantly, you can use them like any other drive and you don’t have to worry in which drive you save your... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Display ‘Hibernate’ Option in the Power Menu on Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-05 16:29:15

Hibernation is a feature in Windows 8 and in previous versions of the operating system, primarily designed to save power in laptops, but did you noticed that the option isn’t available in the Power menu in Windows 8? Where is it? Is it gone? The feature isn’t gone, it’s just not being displayed by default, follow these simple step-by-step instructions to bring the Hibernate option to the Power menu: Instructions 1 Press +I to bring the Settings menu and click Control Pane [..]

How to Enable ‘Hibernate’ Option in the Power Menu on Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-05 16:29:15

Hibernation is a feature in Windows 8 and in previous versions of the operating system, primarily designed to save power in laptops, but did you notice that the option isn’t available in the Power menu in Windows 8? Where is it? Is it gone? -The feature isn’t gone, it’s just not... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Get Windows 8 Mouse Cursor Scheme in Windows 7

Published on 2012-06-05 08:18:10

You like the new Windows 8 mouse cursor scheme, but you are not quite ready to switch to the new OS? Well then, in this quick How-To article you’ll learn step-by-step how you can easily extract the cursor files and use them, in Windows 7 or a previous version Microsoft’s operating system. Instructions 1 You’ll need to have access to an installation of Windows 8 Release Preview, then navigate to C:WindowsCursors, select and copy to a new folder all the .cur and .ani files w [..]

How to Get Windows 8 Mouse Cursor Scheme in Windows 7

Published on 2012-06-05 08:18:10

You like the new Windows 8 mouse cursor scheme, but you are not quite ready to switch to the new OS? Well then, in this quick How-To article you’ll learn step-by-step how you can easily extract the cursor files and use them, in Windows 7 or a previous version Microsoft’s operating... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Firefox 13 Available for Download Now Ahead of Schedule

Published on 2012-06-04 16:39:15

Firefox 13 final is available for download now, a day early of its official release, for the three major platforms: Windows, Linux and Mac. As we previously mentioned for the beta release several weeks ago, you won’t be finding any major changes. Probably one of the top changes is that Mozilla’s web browser now doesn’t restore tabs at launch, according to the team this will help to speed-up the start-up time of the browser. If you’re looking to restore your last session, [..]

Firefox 13 Available for Download Now Ahead of Schedule

Published on 2012-06-04 16:39:15

Firefox 13 final is available for download now, a day early of its official release, for the three major platforms: Windows, Linux and Mac. As we previously mentioned for the beta release several weeks ago, you won’t be finding any major changes. Probably one of the top changes is that... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Set Up Multiple Email Accounts in Windows 8 Mail Metro Style App

Published on 2012-06-04 09:00:20

Learn step-by-step how to set up multiple emails accounts in Mail metro style app on Windows 8. At first glimpse seems easy, you open the Mail app for the first time and you get prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account and you are in. Soon after you start reading emails, you realize that you want to add multiple email accounts, and this is when it may get a little bit tricky for many new users of Windows 8. You look around and it seems that there is not an option [...]

How to Set Up Multiple Email Accounts in Windows 8 Mail Metro Style App

Published on 2012-06-04 09:00:20

Learn step-by-step how to set up multiple emails accounts in Mail metro style app on Windows 8. At first glimpse seems easy, you open the Mail app for the first time and you get prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account and you are in. Soon after you start reading emails, you realize that you... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech Roundup: Windows 8 Release Preview, Robocopy, And Chrome Stacked Tabs

Published on 2012-06-03 09:45:41

This week on Pureinfotech: Windows 8 Release Preview finally arrived. Do you want to try it? Grab the download link, and like previous releases there is a 32-bit and 64-bit version. Also check out the step-by-step instructions to successfully install the operating system. Microsoft already announced the $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade program for those who purchase a new Windows 7 PC before Windows 8 is officially released. Also, this week learn how to use Robocopy, which is a file copy tool built-in [..]

Tech Roundup: Windows 8 Release Preview, Robocopy, And Chrome Stacked Tabs

Published on 2012-06-03 09:45:41

This week on Pureinfotech: Windows 8 Release Preview finally arrived. Do you want to try it? Grab the download link, and like previous releases there is a 32-bit and 64-bit version. Also check out the step-by-step instructions to successfully install the operating system. Microsoft already... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Install Windows 8 Release Preview [Step-by-Step]

Published on 2012-06-01 14:29:56

Windows 8 Release Preview has been already made available for download, this new build comes seven months after the Developer Preview and five months after the Consumer preview, since then there has been many changes and tweaks that it seems that all the hard work from the Windows team paid-off. Windows 8 RP feels solid, loads faster, and it started to feel more like a finished product. There are many ways in which you can install Windows 8, it would preferable if you test the new OS on a spare [..]

How to Install Windows 8 Release Preview [Step-by-Step]

Published on 2012-06-01 14:29:56

Windows 8 Release Preview has been already made available for download, this new build comes seven months after the Developer Preview and five months after the Consumer preview, since then there has been many changes and tweaks that it seems that all the hard work from the Windows team paid-off.... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

New Microsoft Bing Design Went Live And Blends Great with Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-01 08:07:46

Have you been using Bing lately? If you haven’t now it is a good time to check the new design that just went live on Thursday in the U.S — for now. The new revamped Bing features a new layout that you’ll find really similar to a Metro style app in Windows 8, which includes, search results, snapshots, and a social sidebar. The three panels design on Bing were built to integrate results with social, something that the company calls “friends know” which will be based [..]

New Microsoft Bing Design Went Live And Blends Great with Windows 8

Published on 2012-06-01 08:07:46

Have you been using Bing lately? If you haven’t now it is a good time to check the new design that just went live on Thursday in the U.S — for now. The new revamped Bing features a new layout that you’ll find really similar to a Metro style app in Windows 8, which includes, search... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop Fun: Forests Theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-06-01 07:07:25

Refresh your computer desktop backgrounds with the majesty of the forest and surround yourself with trees, bamboo, and leafs with this free Windows 7 theme called Forest. This theme comes with 16 high-resolution image of forest best landscapes from different parts of the world including: Switzerland, Costa Rica, Slovakia, Germany, Bulgaria, U.K. and many more. You can find more great themes in Pureinfotech — Desktop Fun section and from the Windows Personalization Gallery. Forest theme di [..]

Desktop Fun: Forests Theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-06-01 07:07:25

Refresh your computer desktop backgrounds with the majesty of the forest and surround yourself with trees, bamboo, and leafs with this free Windows 7 theme called Forest. This theme comes with 16 high-resolution image of forest best landscapes from different parts of the world... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Install Media Center in Windows 8 Release Preview [Step-by-Step]

Published on 2012-06-01 05:29:20

If you’re already running Windows 8 Release Preview by now there is a chance that you may have noticed that in this latest build, Media Center wasn’t included by default, instead it requires a feature upgrade, which will cost you some money when the operating system finally ships. However, for now it still free of charge and you can install Media Center in Windows 8 with a secondary product key supplied by Microsoft — note that the key used for OS installation will not work. Pr [..]

How to Install Media Center in Windows 8 Release Preview [Step-by-Step]

Published on 2012-06-01 05:29:20

If you’re already running Windows 8 Release Preview by now there is a chance that you may have noticed that in this latest build, Media Center wasn’t included by default, instead it requires a feature upgrade, which will cost you some money when the operating system finally ships.... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Download Windows 8 Release Preview 32-bit And 64-bit [Build 8400 / Release Candidate]

Published on 2012-05-31 14:01:01

Download Windows 8 Release Preview 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) [Build 8400 / Release Candidate], check the bits against the hash key and grab Windows 8 product key for your version — The final test before hitting RTM and then general availability starts now! As we first published earlier today, the software giant is now letting everyone to have a taste of the latest version of Windows 8. Previously Microsoft said that the Release Preview was going to be available sometime during the firs [..]

Download Windows 8 Release Preview 32-bit And 64-bit [Build 8400 / Release Candidate]

Published on 2012-05-31 14:01:01

Download Windows 8 Release Preview 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) [Build 8400 / Release Candidate], check the bits against the hash key and grab Windows 8 product key for your version — The final test before hitting RTM and then general availability starts now! As we first published earlier... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 Release Preview Download Availability on May 31st – Hinted By Accident!

Published on 2012-05-31 06:57:35

It seems that is going to be available for download earlier than expected. The original Microsoft’s plan was to release Windows 8 Release Preview the first week of June, but now in a poorly timed from Microsoft MSDN blog post (that was quickly removed) hinted the Release Preview availability for May 31st. Chuck Chan, Vice President of the Windows Development team at Microsoft wrote an article on a new blog called “Windows Hardware and Driver Development Blog”, in which he says [..]

Windows 8 Release Preview Download Availability on May 31st – Hinted By Accident!

Published on 2012-05-31 06:57:35

It seems that is going to be available for download earlier than expected. The original Microsoft’s plan was to release Windows 8 Release Preview the first week of June, but now in a poorly timed from Microsoft MSDN blog post (that was quickly removed) hinted the Release Preview availability... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Use Robocopy in Windows 7: The Robust File Copy Tool From Microsoft

Published on 2012-05-30 15:00:30

In this article you’ll learn how to use Robocopy in Windows 7: What it is, how to use its switches, and the difference between other file copy utilities, along with a really brief history of the tool. You may find that copying or moving by grabbing & dropping data from source to a... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Use Robocopy in Windows 7: The Robust File Copy Tool From Microsoft

Published on 2012-05-30 15:00:30

In this article you’ll learn how to use Robocopy in Windows 7: What it is, how to use its switches, and the difference between other file copy utilities, along with a really brief history of the tool. You may find that copying or moving by grabbing & dropping data from source to a destination folder seems OK in various scenarios, but when it comes the time to do serious heavy-duty file copying, you need a file management tool that can do a better job than just “OK”. Sure the [..]

Google Chrome 20 Beta, Now with Stacked Tabs

Published on 2012-05-30 07:08:52

Still unclear if it is going to be an actual feature in the next stable release of Google’s web browser, but if you open Chrome 20 beta in the experimental features’ page — by typing chrome://flags in the address bar –, down at the bottom of the list, you’ll find a new... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Google Chrome 20 Beta, Now with Stacked Tabs

Published on 2012-05-30 07:08:52

Still unclear if it is going to be an actual feature in the next stable release of Google’s web browser, but if you open Chrome 20 beta in the experimental features’ page — by typing chrome://flags in the address bar –, down at the bottom of the list, you’ll find a new feature called Stacked Tabs. Basically “Stacked Tabs” keeps tabs always at the same size, when Chrome reaches the amount of open tabs that can display correctly, they’ll get stack on [..]

$15 Windows 8 Upgrade Program Starts in June 2nd, It’ll Include Free Training And Gift Card

Published on 2012-05-28 09:45:01

Microsoft to start offering the Windows 8 upgrade program for $14.99 to people who buy a new Windows 7 PC starting in June 2nd, the program is set to run until January 31st, 2013. This is according to new article on The Verge website. The offer is simple, if you buy a new Windows 7 PC from the Microsoft Store starting June 2nd, you will be offered a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for $14.99, which includes more features, compare to the regular Windows 8 edition, including: Windows Media Center and DVD [..]

$15 Windows 8 Upgrade Program Starts in June 2nd, It’ll Include Free Training And Gift Card

Published on 2012-05-28 09:45:01

Microsoft to start offering the Windows 8 upgrade program for $14.99 to people who buy a new Windows 7 PC starting June 2nd; the program is set to run until January 31st, 2013. This is according to new article on The Verge website. The offer is simple, if you buy a new Windows 7 PC from the... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech Roundup: Windows 8 Boot, Windows 7 Tweaks, And More

Published on 2012-05-27 09:38:05

This week on Pureinfotech: Learn the three new ways to access Windows 8 boot options menu when you need to troubleshoot your system and in the process get to know what the new set of tools has to offer. Also give Windows 7 a boost by installing two Microsoft hotfixes that aren’t available in... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech Roundup: Windows 8 Boot, Windows 7 Tweaks, And More

Published on 2012-05-27 09:38:05

This week on Pureinfotech: Learn the three new ways to access Windows 8 boot options menu when you need to troubleshoot your system and in the process get to know what the new set of tools has to offer. Also give Windows 7 a boost by installing two Microsoft hotfixes that aren’t available in Windows Update when they should. Learn how to assign a folder path to a drive, and for this week Desktop Fun, we have some great wallpapers of circle pattern designs. Here is all of what you might hav [..]

How to Mount a Drive to a Folder Path Using Command Line And GUI in Windows 7

Published on 2012-05-26 15:14:08

Mounting a drive to a folder path can have its convenience and benefits, for example, if you’re already sharing content in your network, you probably have one or several network map drives. The problem is that as you add more drives to the network, you start adding more map points to the... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to Mount a Drive to a Folder Path Using Command Line And GUI in Windows 7

Published on 2012-05-26 15:14:08

Mounting a drive to a folder path can have its convenience and benefits, for example, if you’re already sharing content in your network, you probably have one or several network map drives. The problem is that as you add more drives to the network, you start adding more map points to the computer. This can quickly add-up and they can start getting you confuse — Music in drive M, Movie on X, Pictures on P, Documents on D, and so on — and hard to keep-up. Having a single map dri [..]

Desktop Fun: Add Circle Pattern Designs to Your Desktop with This Wallpaper Collection

Published on 2012-05-25 06:20:59

This Friday we have 6 simple super high-resolution wallpaper collection of circle shape patterns to style and add some different vintage colors your computer desktop. Each image has a max-resolution of 2560

Desktop Fun: Add Circle Pattern Designs to Your Desktop with This Wallpaper Collection

Published on 2012-05-25 06:20:59

Three Ways to Access Windows 8 Boot Options Menu, Plus All You Need to Know

Published on 2012-05-24 09:25:26

In this article you’ll learn the three ways Microsoft included to access Windows 8 boot options menu, plus what the new menu has to offer and how Windows will handle unsuccessful boots. As I mentioned in the previous article, Windows 8 users will need to get used to the idea that they... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Three Ways to Access Windows 8 Boot Options Menu, Plus All You Need to Know

Published on 2012-05-24 09:25:26

In this article you’ll learn the three ways Microsoft included to access Windows 8 boot options menu, plus what the new menu has to offer and how Windows will handle unsuccessful boots. As I mentioned in the previous article, Windows 8 users will need to get used to the idea that they won’t longer be able to directly interrupt the PC boot sequence with F8, or even with Shift+F8 to get to the advanced tools such as, safe mode in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), or F2, [..]

Windows 8 starts is too fast to call the boot options menu, Microsoft details solution

Published on 2012-05-23 09:14:12

In Windows 8 long gone is the ability to interrupt the boot process via Shift+F8 or F8 and getting into the BIOS configuration (in UEFI enabled systems), because the boot process now is too fast that is almost impossible to detect a keystroke. According to Chris Clark, program manager at... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 Starts is Too Fast to Call the Boot Options Menu, Microsoft Details Solution

Published on 2012-05-23 09:14:12

In Windows 8 long gone is the ability to interrupt the boot process via Shift+F8 or F8 and getting into the BIOS configuration (in UEFI enabled systems), because the boot process now is too fast that is almost impossible to detect a keystroke. According to Chris Clark, program manager at Microsoft’s User Experience team, says that there is only a 200 ms window to be able to interrupt the startup sequence before the Windows boot manager detects a different pathway to start the OS. The sof [..]

Speed up Windows 7 with hotfix update KB2510636 and KB2617858 [Tip]

Published on 2012-05-22 06:31:19

You always have to be careful installing hotfixes because they can break things, however KB2510636 and KB2617858 are awesome generic updates that everyone should have installed in their systems, because they speed up Windows 7 startup and boot times. Often times it is not recommended for regular... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Speed Up Windows 7 with Hotfix Update KB2510636 And KB2617858 [Tip]

Published on 2012-05-22 06:31:19

You always have to be careful installing hotfixes because they can break things, however KB2510636 and KB2617858 are awesome generic updates that everyone should have installed in their systems, because they speed up Windows 7 startup and boot times. Often times it is not recommended for regular users to install Windows hotfix updates manually, because it can send people to a different servicing track versus just getting your updates from Windows Update all the time. They are really specific pi [..]

Tech roundup: Free Xbox 360, Windows 8 Release Preview, and Chrome 19

Published on 2012-05-20 07:00:56

This week on Pureinfotech: Get a free Xbox 360 with the purchase of a new PC. Microsoft announced many improvements to come in Windows 8 Release Preview such as multiple monitors support, Family Safety feature to help parents keep an eye on their kids while they are online; and also the company... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech Roundup: Free Xbox 360, Windows 8 Release Preview, And Chrome 19

Published on 2012-05-20 07:00:56

This week on Pureinfotech: Get a free Xbox 360 with the purchase of a new PC. Microsoft announced many improvements to come in Windows 8 Release Preview such as multiple monitors support, Family Safety feature to help parents keep an eye on their kids while they are online; and also the company showed off new changes made to the old Windows Check Disk (Chkdsk) utility to quickly repair data corruption and reducing system downtime. And finally learn how extract files from a Windows backup image a [..]

Microsoft talks about removing the Aero visual style in Windows 8

Published on 2012-05-19 10:10:38

Microsoft is yet again making another bold choice and it is removing the Aero visual style from Windows 8 – first introduced in Windows Vista –, and changing it for a Metro like designed. The company explains — “In the end, we decided to bring the desktop closer to the Metro... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Microsoft Talks About Removing the Aero Visual Style in Windows 8

Published on 2012-05-19 10:10:38

Microsoft is yet again making another bold choice and it is removing the Aero visual style from Windows 8 – first introduced in Windows Vista –, and changing it for a Metro like designed. The company explains — “In the end, we decided to bring the desktop closer to the Metro aesthetic, while preserving the compatibility afforded by not changing the size of window chrome, controls, or system UI. We have moved beyond Aero Glass—flattening surfaces, removing reflections, [..]

Buy a Windows PC and get an Xbox 360 for free promotion is back – Sweat Deal!

Published on 2012-05-18 15:11:10

Like last year Microsoft is bringing back the “Buy a Windows PC get an Xbox 360 for free”. Starting May 20th, students in the US who buys a qualifying Windows PC of $699 or more in value will also get an Xbox 360 for free – no catch. If you live in Canada, you also will be able to... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Buy a Windows PC and get an Xbox 360 for free promotion is back – Sweet Deal!

Published on 2012-05-18 15:11:10

How to restore specific files from Windows 7 system image with 7-Zip [Tip]

Published on 2012-05-18 08:52:21

Doing a backup to protect your personal files is a good thing, even better when you do it at least once a week. Windows 7 comes with a great utility called “Backup and Restore” which allow users to create a system image/full backup (operating system, settings, programs and files) or... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop Fun: Frost Macros theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-05-18 05:49:55

Summer isn’t here yet, but in some places you can already feel the heat. So what about keeping the temperature down with a cold drink and with this Frost Macros theme? This theme comes with 9 close-up wallpapers of leafs, reeds, and other plants in a cold morning cover in crystalline veneer... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

‘Reset Firefox’ feature fixes any problem safely without losing any data

Published on 2012-05-17 16:13:23

With Firefox you can come across a number of issues over time, most of them require different types of troubleshooting steps, and you still won’t know if the problem is going to get fixed. Ultimately we all end up doing the same thing: uninstall and reinstall the browser, but this also means... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 Release Preview improves multiple monitors support [Video]

Published on 2012-05-16 08:45:41

Microsoft details improvements made in Windows 8 Release Preview for multiple monitors support in a mysterious article at the Building Windows 8 blog (the link is to the original post cached by Google) that now has vanished from the site. Even though we’ve already seen enhancements in the... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Download Google Chrome 19 stable, now with ‘Tab Sync’ across devices

Published on 2012-05-15 15:11:25

Google Chrome 19 is just going to make it much easier for users who like to keep many open tabs in the desktop and mobile devices. All of this means that you’ll never again have to be concerned about forgetting the name of a website or a specific article that you were reading at work, because... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Save files as PDF or XPS with this Microsoft Office 2007 Add-in

Published on 2012-05-15 08:58:31

If you still running Microsoft Office 2007 you know that in order to create PDF files, you need to find and install a PDF manager software or you need to find an online service where you can upload your documents and convert them. The problem with these solutions is that they can either cost money... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Family Safety in Windows 8 will help parents monitor their children online – Weekly reports included!

Published on 2012-05-15 07:55:27

In a new article at the Building Windows 8 blog, Microsoft details the new Family Safety feature that will come included in Windows 8, now parents will be able to easily monitor what their children are doing in the computer and on online more effectively. According to the company, this safety... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

CHKDSK in Windows 8: Improved self-healing and system up time

Published on 2012-05-14 09:00:25

Do you remember the last time you used CHKDSK? Remember how long it used to take for your PC to boot because of this utility? Now this is about to change — If you aren’t familiar with it, this is a Windows utility to that helps to check and/or repair data corruption (e.g., physical disc... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech roundup: Google Drive tip, upgrade Vista to 7, and more

Published on 2012-05-13 07:56:51

This week on Pureinfotech: Learn how to mount Google Drive’s folder to Windows Explorer and learn how to easily create new users profiles in Chrome when you need to share your computer with other people or just to keep things organized. Also by now most of you know that Microsoft has ended... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Get to know Windows 8′s new shell commands

Published on 2012-05-11 16:22:23

Windows come with a hand full of well-known folders that contain globally unique identifiers — CLSID (Class Identifier), or with specific names — that are assigned in the system. Knowing which they are can make it quicker and easier to open these locations via commands line, by creating... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop fun: Saplings theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-05-11 05:14:21

Nature works in mysterious ways, just look these tiny sprouts from this green Windows 7 theme. They are small, you can almost see them wanting to grow, but these saplings sure have many years ahead of them. Saplings theme comes with 12 awesome wallpapers of small trees (Oaks, Pine, Redwood, and... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to add new user profiles in Google Chrome and its benefits

Published on 2012-05-10 16:46:31

There are many benefits to why you want to add new user profiles in Google Chrome: It helps to keep the browser ‘your own’ when you have to share the computer with family and friends. It’s also a great way to segment what you do everyday, for example, work and home, how? You can... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Microsoft ended support for Vista: Three ways to move to Windows 7

Published on 2012-05-09 09:05:23

Microsoft has ended the mainstream support for Windows Vista, not just because it is a five years old operating system, but also to keep pushing people to use Windows 7. But this doesn’t mean that users will be completely left on the dark, it only means that users using Windows Vista will... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium [Step-by-Step]

Published on 2012-05-09 07:34:51

In the case you still stuck with Windows Vista, you probably want to upgrade to Windows 7 already, and one simple option is the in-place upgrade. Technically this option should be simpler, you shouldn’t have to worry about backing up anything, and you should be able to keep all of your... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to mount Google Drive with a letter in Windows

Published on 2012-05-08 09:16:22

Cloud storage can be really useful to sync files and settings across devices, collaborate in real-time with colleague and much more. The search giant recently released its own cloud storage solution, Google Drive and while the client application is pretty easy to use, only having a shortcut in the... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

The roundup: Windows 8 drops DVD playback, Bing redesign, Gmail translation and more

Published on 2012-05-06 12:44:36

This week on Pureinfotech: Windows 8 to stop support for DVD playback and focusing toward online and downloadable media. The company is also rebranding ‘Windows Live’ products and services, and ‘Microsoft account’ will replace the Windows Live ID becoming your new master-key... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Microsoft addressed concerns on Windows 8 dropping DVD playback support

Published on 2012-05-05 11:17:19

You may have already read about Microsoft dropping DVD play back support in Windows 8 and having to pay more to add Windows Media center to your system. Now it seems that this new changes raised a lot questions, and so last night in a new article from the Building Windows 8 blog, the company... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 will not play DVD discs anymore, unless you pay for the Media Center pack

Published on 2012-05-04 08:58:37

Here is something interesting, you may already know that Microsoft plans to sell Windows Media Center as a separate paid pack, but now the company has just revealed that Windows 8 will also stop the support for DVD playback. This won’t be the case of course, if you upgrade to the Media Center... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop fun: Southwest Sandstone theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-05-04 07:40:03

From Duncan Lawler photography enjoy this new Windows 7 theme named Southwest Sandstone and bring the beauty of sculpted stone canyons, spires, and arches to your desktop computer. This free set of wallpapers comes with nine high-resolution images of the Lower Antelope Canyon, Navajo Nation,... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Microsoft ditching the ‘Windows Live’ brand and the ‘Microsoft account’ will consolidating its cloud services

Published on 2012-05-04 06:43:25

Microsoft has announced that the “Windows Live” brand which has been part of the Windows ecosystem since 2005, was confusing to users and it was not designed to connect with cloud services, now this is about to change. The company is taking the opportunity of the Windows 8 launch to do... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Bing has a new uncluttered search result page

Published on 2012-05-02 15:03:21

Starting today, Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft, has simple, uncluttered and interesting new look of its search results page. Long gone is the help menu in the left side (left rail), header image, page previews and contextual tabs, and to access your history, now you have visit Bing... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Gmail translate emails in your language, but do you need it?

Published on 2012-05-02 08:21:18

Gmail translate emails in your language is the newest feature in the most popular email service, but is this something that an everyday user needs? Google has just moved “Automatic Message Translation” from Gmail Labs to the mainstream. Now every time you get an email in a different... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

This script will save Gmail attachments directly to Google Drive

Published on 2012-05-01 16:10:16

Alright, Google Drive is here and you have 5GB of free storage to save and synchronized documents across Windows, Mac and Android devices, but you also want a seamless integration around all other Google products. While the service still in the early stages, you can at least add one more additional... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Google Drive review: First impression, features, the good and the bad

Published on 2012-04-30 12:40:39

Google Drive is already live! In case Google owning your searches, emails and online collaboration at work, wasn’t enough. Now they can own your online storage too. After many years of waiting and speculations, it’s finally here, the search giant released its cloud-storage solution for... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech roundup: Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive app, and Windows 8 release date

Published on 2012-04-29 08:18:48

This week on Pureinfotech: Google Drive has arrived with free and paid storage plans — Google Drive released! You’ll get 5GB of free storage and Google Docs seamless integration. The search giant also is adding more space for Gmail users — Gmail increasing storage capacity to 10GB.... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Firefox 13 beta already available for download with a few interesting tweaks

Published on 2012-04-27 15:36:06

Didn’t Firefox 12 was just released? No matter, the Mozilla team is already working in version 13 and the beta is already available for download. Firefox 13 beta only brings minor tweaks but don’t underestimate, because it should boost the speed loading web pages. Take this as an... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Download Firefox 12 stable, now with silent updates

Published on 2012-04-27 14:37:37

The Mozilla team recently release Firefox 12 to the stable channel. The new version of the famous open source web browser brings some feature improvements under hood, bug fixes, and something that Windows users will appreciate: Silent updates. The role of silent updates is to... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Fax documents online for free: Never print, sign or scan again with HelloFax

Published on 2012-04-27 08:55:10

HelloFax is an online service which allows you to send and received faxes from your PC, easily and without you having ever again print, sign or scan a document. The two main features about this service is to send and receive faxes, and legally sign documents and fill out forms. The service works... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop fun: Dreamgarden theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-04-27 06:23:19

Russian photographer Christian Machenko will brighten your Windows desktop this week with colorful and delightful patterns, in this new Windows 7 theme titled Dreamgarden. This free theme comes with 18 wallpapers of vivid colors and close up details of flowers and leaves. You can find more great... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials 4 ready for download

Published on 2012-04-26 07:41:40

Microsoft Security Essentials, the popular free antivirus among PC users, has now been upgraded to version 4.0. This latest release can be installed in Windows 7 PCs and still holds support for Windows XP and Windows Vista users as well. The MSE 4.0 is ready for download from the Microsoft Download... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

New SkyDrive for Windows desktop and Mac app review

Published on 2012-04-25 15:01:36

SkyDrive is Microsoft’s online storage solution, that allows users to save files to the cloud and access them from virtually anywhere. In the past, the only way to use SkyDrive was through a feature in Office 2010 called Save to Web or by installing Windows Live Mesh, which was part of the... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Gmail increasing storage capacity to 10GB

Published on 2012-04-24 14:11:47

Together with release of the so awaited Google Drive, the search giant today is announcing that is increasing the storage capacity of Gmail to 10GB for free. This is about an additional 2.5GB of the currently 7.5GB that users are getting, and it will keep increasing over time. If you haven’t... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Google Drive released! You’ll get 5GB of free storage and Google Docs seamless integration

Published on 2012-04-24 12:27:27

It is finally here! The search giant has just released Google Drive. As rumored, the new cloud storage service offers 5GB of free storage for documents, photos, videos, PDFs and many other type of files, and Google Docs is part of the just released service. If you need more space, Google is also... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to reset Microsoft Word to default settings to fix program issues

Published on 2012-04-24 08:09:19

This might it happened more than once: You are working on a Microsoft Word document and then you notice that the application is not working the way it should, e.g., you lost the ability to control or reset margins on the “Page Setup”, or you cannot move the ruler; you change settings,... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 Release Preview scheduled for the first week of June

Published on 2012-04-24 06:36:29

Confirmed! Windows 8 Release Preview is scheduled to be released the first week of June. Microsoft made the announcement at the Windows 8 Developer Days conference in Japan. When the final version of Windows 8 will be released? This still uncertain, but knowing that everything is on track, we could... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

SkyDrive storage limit changing from 25GB to 7GB (learn how to avoid the slash)

Published on 2012-04-23 19:18:23

With Windows 8 almost ready for its release, Microsoft is also preparing SkyDrive, the cloud storage service, to play a big role in the Windows ecosystem. Today the software giant is launching a preview of SkyDrive for Windows desktop, if you are running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, and... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech roundup: Windows 8 editions, Facebook Offers, and Windows 8 SKUs

Published on 2012-04-22 08:48:12

This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft revealed to world the official name and editions for the upcoming version of Windows — Windows 8 editions officially unveiled by Microsoft (Hint: Get the last one). Do you want to know what are you getting from each edition of Windows 8? Then visit Compare... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

PinView: Ditch Facebook Timeline and view it like a Pinterest board

Published on 2012-04-20 08:00:13

Many people may feel that Facebook Timeline it is not really comfortable to browse, sadly you cannot disable Timeline, but you can make it easier to browse like if it was a Pinterest board. There is a new Facebook App called PinView and it will allow to explore Timeline, friends, News Feed and... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop fun: Magic Landscapes theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-04-20 06:20:12

Bring some elegant landscapes to your computer desktop with Magic Landscapes theme for Windows 7 from the photographer Michael Breitung. In this free theme you’ll find mountains, coasts, waterfalls, and a lot of beautiful green places. The theme comes with 17 colorful images... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 Metro style apps can reduce memory usage with impressive hibernation and quick resume technique

Published on 2012-04-18 17:02:43

Windows 8 not only has the ability to suspend Metro style apps when they are not in use, but it also has an impressive hibernation and quick resume technique that will allow the operating system to reduce memory usage for other applications, without affecting switching back to the suspended app... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 vs. Windows 8 Pro vs. Windows RT vs. Windows 8 Enterprise [Feature-by-Feature]

Published on 2012-04-17 14:34:17

Microsoft has revealed the names for each edition of the upcoming version of the famous operating system. To simplify and trying to not get people confused, the company has narrowed them down to three main editions: Windows 8, Windows Pro, Windows RT, and a special version called Windows 8... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Windows 8 editions official unveiled by Microsoft (Hint: Get the last one)

Published on 2012-04-17 07:34:51

Microsoft just unveiled that the official name for the upcoming version of Windows will be… wait for it… Windows 8. The company also detailed all the Windows 8 editions (or Windows 8 SKUs) and their names. Windows 8 will come in three main editions: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

More coupons? Facebook Offers inserts deals to your news feed from pages you liked

Published on 2012-04-16 10:08:16

Facebook has introduced “Facebook Offers” and it is a new feature in the social network that allows brands to insert coupon deals into your news feed from pages you liked. The social network giant trying to get wagon of offering deals like, Groupon and Google Offers, is already started... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to create a Windows 8 bootable USB using the Command Prompt [Step by Step]

Published on 2012-04-16 07:59:24

I know, to create a Windows 8 bootable USB can be easier if you just download the Windows 7 USB/DVD tool from Microsoft or Win8USB that will automate the process. But if you are a techie person, you know that the fun is doing it yourself. So if you think you are up to the challenge in this How-To,... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech roundup: Google+ redesign, Window Vista support ends, and more

Published on 2012-04-15 07:16:45

This week on Pureinfotech: Google+ gets a makeover in an effort to better compete with Facebook Google+ redesign! Here is what’s new: Hangouts, profile, and appearance [Video] – but will it work? –, Google Chrome beta 19 is out and this time around the company is bringing tab syncing... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop fun: Aqua Dynamic theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-04-13 04:55:57

Refresh your computer desktop wallpapers with a new great theme for Windows 7: Aqua Dynamic. This is a new dynamic set of wallpapers that Microsoft updates automatically via RSS feed, which means that over time new wallpapers will appear in your desktop automatically. At first Aqua Dynamic comes... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to remove Google+ white space from your profile

Published on 2012-04-12 15:02:12

Google just announced a new design for its social network, Google+, and even though the company has said that this still a work in progress — of course, most Google products stays in the beta stages for years. Alright, getting out of topic here –, users are finding a little bit... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Google+ redesign! Here is what’s new: Hangouts, profile, and appearance [Video]

Published on 2012-04-11 20:29:35

The search giant just unveiled the new look for Google+, but not only that, several new features comes with the new face to enhance the social network. On Wednesday, Google announced that is already rolling out an entire redesigned Google+. The new design focuses on allowing users to customize many... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Google Chrome beta now syncs open tabs across computers and Android devices

Published on 2012-04-11 10:22:13

Now that Google Chrome is available for almost any platform, synchronization across all the devices is very important, Google knows that and now Chrome beta offers the ability to sync tabs across computers and Android devices. Tab syncing isn’t exactly a new feature, but now Google is ready... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Win8USB: Easily create a Windows 8 USB bootable installer media

Published on 2012-04-11 07:29:42

Windows 8 is getting closer to its release date (unofficially this could be in October 2012), and by now millions of people are testing the beta version, which by the way it is the easiest to install, compared to previous releases of the operating system — just download the ISO image, burn it... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Microsoft is ending support for Windows Vista today, still a couple more years for XP

Published on 2012-04-10 09:55:42

Today, Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 is the day that Microsoft is ending the mainstream support for Windows Vista after five years of its release, and for Microsoft Office 2007. However, because Windows XP still a big players in the operating system world, all support is set to be terminated in about... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Ensure home network interoperability with Windows 8 and previous version of Windows [Tips]

Published on 2012-04-10 07:40:54

In this Windows 8 How-To, you’ll learn how to join HomeGroup to share and access content in a home network. Plus, you will also learn how to ensure home network interoperability on Windows 8 and previous version of Windows. Windows 8 is set to change the way we use computers today, with many... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to enable Aero Lite transparency in Windows 8 [Trick]

Published on 2012-04-09 07:17:19

In this Windows 8 trick, you’ll learn how to enable Aero Lite transparency when using the Windows Basic theme. The Aero desktop experience is an appealing visual effect in Windows that started in Windows Vista. It offers a translucent glass design with new window animations and colors. The... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech roundup of the week – Apr. 8, 2012

Published on 2012-04-08 08:14:41

This week on Pureinfotech: Google reveals “Project Glass”, a new augmented reality glasses that you have to see to believe! — Google Project Glass: The most useful glasses that you are ever going to wear In How-To Windows 8, you learned how to keep your PC in peak performance with Automatic Maintenance — How to control Automatic Maintenance in Windows 8. Continuing with Windows 8, this week I also published How to prevent changing lock screen image in Windows 8

Desktop fun: Limited Edition Artist Series theme for Windows 7 by Microsoft

Published on 2012-04-06 06:20:10

From the Microsoft Limited Edition Artist Series hardware collection design, download this set of wallpapers for Windows 7 of floral profusions, Swirling dragons, and cacophonies of color. If you are looking to decorate your computer with some fine art, this is the theme you are looking for! This... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to display Administrative Tools in Windows 8 Start Screen

Published on 2012-04-05 12:38:34

In Windows 8, Administrative Tools (Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, Computer Management, Services, Task Scheduler, etc) are not displayed by default in the new Start Screen. If you are a tech savvy you may use these tools quiet often, well then here I am going to show you a quick way to display... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to stop files from opening in Windows 8 Metro style apps

Published on 2012-04-05 09:01:52

If you are testing Windows 8, you might have noticed that a lot of file formats (music, images and videos) by default open in Metro style apps, which by the way these apps are in beta as well, and if you still are a desktop user and you aren’t ready to fully embrace Metro, you may want to... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Dropbox referrals now doubles the free space per user – up to 1GB

Published on 2012-04-05 06:57:58

Are you a Dropbox user? Are you taking advantage of Dropbox referrals? If you are, this is going to get you excited, the storage Cloud service is now doubling the amount of free space up to 1GB every time you make someone use Dropbox. This doubles the previous amount of referral free additional... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Google Project Glass: The most useful glasses that you are ever going to wear

Published on 2012-04-04 14:32:29

Google augmented reality glasses is the new gadget revealed by the giant of search today in a Google+ post. If you see someone in the near future wearing an uncommon kind of glasses, you might just stumbled up on a person who works at Google and it is testing their new glasses. In a new venture of... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to control Automatic Maintenance in Windows 8

Published on 2012-04-04 11:10:46

Windows 8 makes it easier for users to keep their PCs optimized with Automatic Maintenance. This is a tool that will automatically runs on a defined daily scheduled and it will automatically performs software updates, system diagnostics, and security scan. Microsoft by default set Windows 8 to run... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to prevent changing lock screen image in Windows 8

Published on 2012-04-03 02:25:04

While Windows 8 is packed with hundreds of new features, many of them are easily accessible and many others are hidden to the regular user like, for example, preventing other users from changing the lock screen image. The lock screen is a new feature in Windows 8 that allows users to add a unique... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to fix wireless printer connectivity problems in Windows [Step by Step]

Published on 2012-04-02 09:24:55

Fix wireless printer connectivity problems by finding your wireless printer in the network that won’t print, choosing the correct IP address, configuring a static IP address and reconfiguring the printer installation in Windows. You bought a brand new wireless printer (e.g. HP, Epson,... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech roundup of the week – Apr. 1, 2012

Published on 2012-04-01 08:09:28

This week on Pureinfotech: Learn more customization on Windows 8 and a few more tips, Google released Chrome version 18 with improvements on graphics; create a Google Chrome theme in seconds, make a backup on World Backup Day and much more. Windows 8 has hundreds of new features, some very useful... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Backup your data: March 31st is World Backup Day

Published on 2012-03-30 15:04:49

This Saturday, March 31st once again is “World Backup Day”, so be sure to create backup of all your important data! For those who don’t know, World Backup Day started last year as a Reddit post from Ismail Jadum. He had a friend that sadly lost some data, and this person thought that it would be a great idea to have a day in the year to set aside to promote data backup awareness, and it was a coincidences that this happened just a week before March 31st, which also is one d [..]

Backup your data: March 31st is World Backup Day

Published on 2012-03-30 15:04:49

This Saturday, March 31st once again is “World Backup Day”, so be sure to create backup of all your important data! For those who don’t know, World Backup Day started last year as a Reddit post from Ismail Jadum. He had a friend that sadly lost some data, and this person thought... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

My Chrome Theme: Design your own Google Chrome theme in no time [Extension]

Published on 2012-03-30 07:17:40

My Chrome Theme is a new extension designed by Google for its web browser. It is really simple to use, you can design and add your personal touch to a new theme in three simple steps: You might have stopped by the Chrome Web Store and browsed through some great Chrome themes, but don’t you find yourself always wanting something more specific and more personally unique? My Chrome Theme is what you were looking for then. This is the least complicated utility to create and have your unique [..]

My Chrome Theme: Design your own Google Chrome theme in no time [Extension]

Published on 2012-03-30 07:17:40

My Chrome Theme is a new extension designed by Google for its web browser. It is really simple to use, you can design and add your personal touch to a new theme in three simple steps: You might have stopped by the Chrome Web Store and browsed through some great Chrome themes, but don’t you... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Desktop fun: Easter bunny, colored eggs and chocolate wallpapers download

Published on 2012-03-30 05:55:22

Start getting ready for Easter, one of the largest Christian celebration, by decorating your computer desktop with great and colorful wallpapers. This year we have 10 awesome high-resolution wallpapers of Easter eggs (of course), rabbits (Easter bunny), and delicious Easter chocolate. You can find more great wallpapers in Pureinfotech — Desktop Fun section and you can also check our previous set of Easter wallpapers. Note: These wallpapers are not like Windows 7 themes where images fit pe [..]

Desktop fun: Easter bunny, colored eggs and chocolate wallpapers download

Published on 2012-03-30 05:55:22

Start getting ready for Easter, one of the largest Christian celebration, by decorating your computer desktop with great and colorful wallpapers. This year we have 10 awesome high-resolution wallpapers of Easter eggs (of course), rabbits (Easter bunny), and delicious Easter chocolate. You can find... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Google Chrome 18 available now with better graphics capabilities [Download]

Published on 2012-03-29 07:03:23

Download Google Chrome 18 stable now. The search giant, keeping with the six-week release schedule, made available a new version of its very popular web browser software and this time it brings enhancements to the graphics performance. Version 18 enables a stable GPU acceleration for Canvas 2D — HTML5 graphic elements –. Google is sure that this new feature will improve web browser gaming and app performance in a big way, while not putting a lot of load into the CPU. Google Chrome 18 [..]

Google Chrome 18 available now with better graphics capabilities [Download]

Published on 2012-03-29 07:03:23

Download Google Chrome 18 stable now. The search giant, keeping with the six-week release schedule, made available a new version of its very popular web browser software and this time it brings enhancements to the graphics performance. Version 18 enables a stable GPU acceleration for Canvas 2D... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to restore files using Windows 8 File History [step by step]

Published on 2012-03-28 12:32:27

Windows 8 File History is a sleek way to backup and restore those important files in case you accidentally delete them or if you want to recover a previous version of a particular document. Plus how to protect unauthorized access to the files that has been backed up. In a previous article, you... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to restore files using Windows 8 File History [step by step]

Published on 2012-03-28 12:32:27

Windows 8 File History is a sleek way to backup and restore those important files in case you accidentally delete them or if you want to recover a previous version of a particular document. Plus how to protect unauthorized access to the files that has been backed up. In a previous article, you learned how to set up File History in Windows 8 either using an external or networked drive. Now you’ll learn how restore a deleted file or folder with this new feature in Windows 8. For this exam [..]

How to set up Windows 8 File History to backup your data [step by step]

Published on 2012-03-28 06:43:23

Learn step by step how to set up Windows 8 File History to backup your data periodically to an external drive or shared folder in the network and prevent data loss. In Windows 7 or in Windows Vista, or even in Windows XP (manually) you probably used the feature “Previous versions” to... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to set up Windows 8 File History to backup your data [step by step]

Published on 2012-03-28 06:43:23

Learn step by step how to set up Windows 8 File History to backup your data periodically to an external drive or shared folder in the network and prevent data loss. In Windows 7 or in Windows Vista, or even in Windows XP (manually) you probably used the feature “Previous versions” to create a copies of files to recover in case something happens, but it wasn’t really an intuitive thing to do, now with Windows 8 File History has the same principle as Previous versions, but it [..]

How to disable the Lock Screen in Windows 8

Published on 2012-03-26 09:18:44

The Lock Screen in Windows 8 is a new feature that provides several information to the end-user. First it is optimized to work well in touch-enabled devices and on desktop computers; second it provides basic information like date, and some system notifications, including email, network and battery, and third it includes an image which you can change at any time to make it more unique. There are going to be times when such a feature may not be necessary and the simple logon screen is just enough [..]

How to disable the Lock Screen in Windows 8

Published on 2012-03-26 09:18:44

The Lock Screen in Windows 8 is a new feature that provides several information to the end-user. First it is optimized to work well in touch-enabled devices and on desktop computers; second it provides basic information like date, and some system notifications, including email, network and battery,... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

Tech roundup of the week – Mar. 25, 2012

Published on 2012-03-25 06:30:55

This week on Pureinfotech: Quickly learn how to move inside of Windows 8 using the mouse and keyboard with simple tips — How to navigate Windows 8 with the mouse and keyboard [Part 1]. If you don’t like to open every website that you pinned in the Start Screen, you should try this: How to open Windows 8 pinned website tiles on the desktop Internet Explorer [Bonus]. How much do you know about the new Task Manager in Windows 8? Software is only useful as long as you have the knowledge [..]

Tech roundup of the week – Mar. 25, 2012

Published on 2012-03-25 06:30:55

This week on Pureinfotech: Quickly learn how to move inside of Windows 8 using the mouse and keyboard with simple tips — How to navigate Windows 8 with the mouse and keyboard [Part 1]. If you don’t like to open every website that you pinned in the Start Screen, you should try this: How... Sign up to our new Newsletter @ Pureinfotech.com/newsletter-signup Computer problems? Ask in the new Pureinfotech forums @ Pureinfotech.com/forums registration is Free!

How to disable Windows 8 toaster notification

Published on 2012-03-23 06:49:46

Toaster notification is one of the thousand new features that you’ll see built-in to Windows 8. This may well be a good feature to alert the user for certain events that may be happening inside of your system, but many users could feel that it can get in the middle of what they are doing. So in Pureinfotech How-To you are going to learn how easy is to disable toaster notification in Windows 8 for all or just for certain applications . Disabling toaster notification 1 Use the +I to bring [..]

Desktop fun: Impressions from Schleswig-Holstein theme for Windows 7

Published on 2012-03-23 06:31:59

This week why don’t you bring some of the beauty of Germany’s northernmost state landscapes to your Windows desktop, with Impressions from Schleswig-Holstein Windows 7 theme by the Mathias Kentrup. This free theme come with 20 high-resolution images from Germany – Sonnenuntergang (Sunset); Bootsromantik (Romantic boats); Bewölkten himmel (Cloudy sky); Eine Wanne voll Schnee (A tub full of snow); Rauchzeichen (Smoke signals); Stör (Stör River); Stör im Hochsommer (Stör Ri [..]

How to master the new Task Manager in Windows 8

Published on 2012-03-22 06:34:26

Learn how to use the new Task Manager in Windows 8, from how to open it to identify which application is causing your problems, to getting to know all the options. The new Task Manager in Windows 8 has been redesigned to be more useful and user friendly. It also packed with many new features, more than in any previous version released in Windows. The software giant is not just spending countless hours to improve the user interface, but all the aspects of how Windows works under the hood and ho [..]

How to change Gmail icon’s toolbar back to text buttons

Published on 2012-03-20 08:58:27

Google keeps updating its products on a daily basis, this is good but sometimes is hard to keep up with so many changes. In the last Gmail redesign the company added many new enhancements, one of them was the new icon-based toolbar buttons, which many users don’t like, they got used to the old text-based buttons, because they are more descriptive. The company, thinking that this change was going to benefit users, they also thought on those who will not be pleased with the change, so they [..]

How to open Windows 8 pinned website tiles on the desktop Internet Explorer [Bonus]

Published on 2012-03-20 08:04:16

Being able to pin websites to the Windows 8 Start Screen is a convenient feature to get where you want to go faster, but if you noticed by default any web page that you pinned will open in the Internet Explorer Metro style version. This may be something that not every user is going to like, if this is your case this is going to help you modify that behavior and open web tiles on the desktop. Follow the next steps to open pinned websites in the desktop version of Internet [...]

How to navigate Windows 8 with the mouse and keyboard [Part 2]

Published on 2012-03-19 11:55:50

Learning the basics of navigating Windows 8 with the mouse and keyboard (part 1), we looked at the new lock screen, the new “Start button” and how to bring the Start Screen; also how to switch through running applications, and the new Windows 8 Charms and just to get around the Start Screen. Continuing with Windows 8 navigation in part 2, I got many other navigation tips, so let’s get right to them: App Bar To access properties of an individual tile, just right-click on it an [..]

How to navigate Windows 8 with the mouse and keyboard [Part 1]

Published on 2012-03-19 11:55:25

Windows 8 is clearly moving away from the traditional desktop to a touch centric environment. Still this doesn’t mean that the Windows desktop that you love and use everyday is going to go away anytime soon — eventually it might happen, but because there are millions of apps depending on the desktop interface, it is going to take a long while –. In Windows 8, it’ll feel a little bit unconformable using the mouse and keyboard at first, but as you use the new interface, [..]

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