Precision Technology Services

Windows 8 :

Last Updated : October 2015

Here are some of handy tricks and tips I've collected.

• Just Like Windows 10, Windows 7 and 8 Also Spy on You – Here’s How to Stop Them
• How to Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1
• Fixing the Windows Bootloader via the setup DVD
• Add favorite folders to Windows Explorer
• How Can I Get Extra Large Thumbnails Back in Windows 8?
• How to dual boot Windows 8 and Linux
• Add a Shutdown menu to the Windows 8 desktop
• Where Is The Startup Folder & How To Edit Startup Items In Windows 8
• Shut Down Windows 8 With a Keyboard Command (and Avoid the Charms Bar)
• Bring Back the Old "F8" Safe Mode Shortcut in Windows 8
• DBC Brings the Windows 8 Task Manager to Windows 7
• Windows 8, GPT, UEFI, and Virtualization
• Create the Shutdown Tile That's Missing From Windows 8
• How to Create a Windows 8 Installation DVD or USB Drive
• Windows 8, GPT, UEFI, and Virtualization
• 7+ Taskbar Tweaker Adds Tons of Extra Taskbar Settings to Windows 7 and 8
• How to Customize the 'Send To' Menu in Windows 8
• Downgrade Your New Windows 8 Computer to Windows 7 for Free
• Boot UI Tuner Customizes Windows 8 Boot Menu Options
• How To Boot Into Windows 8 Safe Mode
• How To Set Up Wireless Ad Hoc Internet Connection In Windows 8
• How to Run Windows XP for Free in Windows 8
• Decor8 Personalizes the Windows 8 Start Screen with Custom Backgrounds and Color Schemes
• Pin Steam Adds Games to Your Windows 8 Start Screen
• Chameleon Adds Custom Backgrounds to the Windows 8 Lock Screen
• Remove Ads from Windows 8 Apps
• Customize the Logon, Logoff, and Shutdown Sounds in Windows 8
• Win+X Menu Editor Customizes One of The Most Important Features of Windows 8
• How to Use Windows 8's New File History Backup (aka Time Machine for Windows)
• Shrink the Large Window Borders in Windows 8
• Pokki Is A Start Menu Replacement For Windows 8 With Its Own Apps
• How to Fix Windows 8's Biggest Annoyances (and Make It More Like Windows 7)
• Buy Windows 8 for $15 by Telling Microsoft You Just Bought a Windows 7 Computer
• Top 10 Secret Features in Windows 8
• How to Prepare Your Computer for Windows 8