Windows 8 is a new operating system from Microsoft that is designed to be more user-friendly and intuitive. One of the new features of Windows 8 is the Explorer ribbon. The Explorer ribbon is a group of icons that are located on the top of the window. The main purpose of the Explorer ribbon is to provide quick access to commonly used features in Windows 8. However, if you want to keep the Explorer ribbon minimized, there are a few steps that you can take....

If you’re like most people, you probably have a ton of folders scattered all over your hard drive. It can be tough to keep track of what’s in which folder, and it’s even harder to merge folders on your Mac if you accidentally delete something important. Here’s how to merge folders on Mac OS X without losing any files: Open Finder and select the folder that you want to merge with the other folder....

If you’re like most Windows users, you probably use the command prompt a lot. But what if you want to personalize it a bit? There are a few ways to do this, and we’ll show you how to do each one. The first way is to add your own commands. To do this, open the command prompt (by clicking on the Start button and typing “cmd”), and then type in the following: cd C:\Users\YourUserName>adduser YOURUSERNAME This will open up the Add User dialog box....

There are a few things you can do to quit social media if you find it’s becoming a problem for you. First, make sure that you’re using social media for the right reasons. If you’re using it to stay connected with friends and family, then it’s probably a good thing. However, if social media is causing you problems such as being too busy to check in on your posts or feeling like you’re not getting the attention that you want, then it might be time to give it up....

If you forget your password for BitLocker encrypted disks, you can still access them if you have the correct recovery key. To recover your disk, follow these steps: Open the BitLocker management console. In the left pane, click on the Recover disks button. In the recovers disk dialog, enter your password and click on OK to start recovering your disk. If you followed our guide to encrypting your removable disks with Bit Locker, you will recall that we saved our recovery key to the cloud, which is a new feature in Windows 8....

Opera is a web browser that has been around for many years. It is known for its speed and user interface. Opera also has a built-in startup dialog that can be used to show the user some of the features of Opera. The startup dialog can be accessed by clicking on the three lines in the top left corner of the browser window. The first line shows the name of the website you are visiting....

If you’re like most people, you probably take a lot of photos with your digital camera. But did you know that you can also take pinhole photos with your digital camera? To take a pinhole photo, all you need is a digital camera and some photo paper. First, set your digital camera to manual mode and adjust the exposure settings so that the photo is dark enough to create a pinhole image....

If you’re like most people, your computer is just a tool for getting work done. But what if you could use it to power your favorite TV show, too? There are a few ways to do this. One is to use a TiVo box emulator like Sick Beard. This software turns your computer into a supercharged TiVo, allowing you to watch your shows the way they were meant to be seen: with commercials and all....

If you’re a geek, then you know how to do things. Whether it’s coding or gaming, there’s something for everyone out there. But what if you don’t have any experience? That’s where these how-to Geek articles come in. They’ll teach you everything you need to know about the subject matter at hand, so that you can start doing it yourself. This month’s article is on how to make your own 3D printer....

Creating system images backups is an important part of any computer system. By doing so, you can restore your computer to its original state if something goes wrong. Additionally, you can use these backups as a fallback if your primary hard drive fails. There are a few things you need to do in order to create system images backups: Choose the right storage media. When backing up your computer, choose the best media for your needs....

When you’re working with a lot of tabs in your browser, it can be difficult to keep track of which one is the current tab. You might have several open at once, or you might have a tab open in a new window. There are a few ways to manage browser tabs efficiently. The first way is to use the “tabs” button on the toolbar. This button will show all of your active tabs and let you select one to focus on....

If you are a computer user, you have probably experienced the need to restore a single file. For example, if you accidentally deleted a file or if your computer crashed and lost all your data, you would need to restore the system so that your data is safe. There are two ways to mount a system restore point: through Windows Explorer or through the command line. Windows Explorer is the easiest way to mount a system restore point....

Minecraft is a game that many people enjoy playing, but for some it can be difficult to create the perfect 3D Minecraft creations. If you’re looking to get the most out of your Minecraft experience, then you’ll want to use a 3D rendering software like Chunky. This software will help you create stunning 3D Minecraft creations that will make your friends and family jealous. What is Chunky? In a previous Minecraft tutorial we showed you how to render your entire world map into a Google Earth-style interactive map with Mapcrafter....

PowerShell is a powerful tool that can be used to manage your systems. It can be used to automate tasks and make your life easier. However, sometimes it can be difficult to run PowerShell in parallel on different computers. In this article, we will show you how to run PowerShell in parallel on Windows 8 using the Windows 8 Shell. We will also show you how to use the Windows 8 Shell to manage your PowerShell sessions....

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been using the Windows 10 Technical Preview for a while now and are eager to give feedback to Microsoft. But how do you go about it? There are a few different ways to send feedback to Microsoft. You can use the Feedback Hub app, post on the Windows 10 Forums, or email feedback@microsoft.com. Whichever route you choose, there are a few things you should keep in mind....

If you want to share files between a Windows 8 virtual machine and a Windows 7 host machine in VMware Workstation, you can use the Shared Folders feature. This article will show you how to do it. First, open VMware Workstation and create a new virtual machine. In the new virtual machine, install Windows 8.1 and VMware Workstation. After the installation is complete, start VMware Workstation and connect to the virtual machine....

If you’re like most people, you probably tether your Android smartphone or tablet to your PC in order to keep them connected. Tethering allows you to use your Android device as a remote control for various tasks on your PC, such as controlling music and videos, browsing the web, and even playing games. Here’s how to do it: Connect your Android smartphone or tablet to your PC using a USB cable....

Windows 7 and 8 both come with built-in speech recognition capabilities that can be used to control various aspects of the operating system. This article will show you how to use speech recognition in Windows 7 and 8. To start using speech recognition in Windows 7 or 8, open the Start menu and click on Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, click on Speech, Language and Audio Devices. In the Speech, Language and Audio Devices window, under the heading “Speech Recognition,” click on theicon....

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t have to worry about your computer waking up at specific times. But if you want to set up a wake-up schedule for your computer, there are a few different ways to do it. One way is to use a program like WakeOnLAN. This program will wake your computer up at a specific time, or when certain events happen. WakeOnLAN is free and can be downloaded from the website of the company that makes it, LANDesk....

Netflix is a great streaming service that you can use on your Ubuntu computer. The Netflix Desktop App is a great way to watch Netflix on your Ubuntu computer. To use the Netflix Desktop App, you first need to install the Netflix app. Then, you need to create an account and sign in. Once you have an account, you can start watching Netflix on your Ubuntu computer. The first thing you need to do is open the Netflix app and sign in....