Tag Archives: Windows 8

Windows logo key shortcuts in Windows 8

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Everybody knows that the Windows logo key on the keyboard brings up the Start menu, or the Start screen in Windows 8. There are many more shortcuts that use this key. Here is a table showing Windows logo key shortcut … Continue reading →

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview – Metro and Desktop compared

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

The word “metro” brings to mind terms like urbane, sophisticated, stylish, refined, while “desktop” says plain, modest, functional. Windows users, of course, know that this is not the way to describe the Windows Desktop. In the Windows 8 Consumer Preview … Continue reading →

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Windows 8 tips and discoveries from around the Internet

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

With the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview the interest and exploration has really gotten underway. Be aware that this release is a “preview” or “beta” version and most of the Metro style apps provide just hints of what is … Continue reading →

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Drag and drop files from Windows 8 Explorer to SkyDrive

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

With Windows 8 the integration of SkyDrive will offer seamless file handling. In the Windows 8 Consumer Preview some of the features are already working. Others, notably  “folder drag and drop”, will become available with the “Wave 5” release of … Continue reading →

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