This goes for everything, dual-boot, reinstall, upgrade or clean install. You should always backup no matter what! But… If you are installing Windows 7 in a brand new hard drive or you are NOT interested on the data residing in your computer’s hard drive, you can skip the following tasks: Full backup: Creating a whole computer backup is one of the best ways to protect everything stored in your computer (operating system, programs, and your data), in case something goes wrong during the installation process or if you just want to rollback to your previous operating system — here is a great guide on how to create a system restore image in Windows 7....

In Windows 8, it’ll feel a bit unconformable using the mouse and keyboard at first, but as you use the new UI, you will notice that Microsoft has paid close attention to details as much as they did with touch. After you tried the new OS for a few times it will become easier and natural. If you are a traditional user and you don’t have a touch screen enabled device, you can still perfectly navigate Windows 8 with the mouse and keyboard — here are several tips:...

While the Settings app does not offer a way to view this information, you can use Control Panel to find the Wi-Fi password of the current connection and Command Prompt (or PowerShell) to view the current and saved network passwords you connected in the past. In this guide, you will learn the steps to quickly find a Wi-Fi password on Windows 10 using Control Panel and Command Prompt. Find Wi-Fi password on Windows 10 from Control Panel Find Wi-Fi password on Windows 10 from Command Prompt...

So, what do you do? While there are various methods to remedy these type of problems, resetting the user options and registry settings in Microsoft Word will help to fix most of the issues involving the way the program operates and options that affects formatting or the appearance in documents. Before modifying any aspect of Microsoft Word, try to detect if the problem could be the cause of settings, options or by formatting....

Although the WSATools app reduces the process to only a few clicks, you still need the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) platform installed and configured (see link below) to make it all work. In this guide, you will learn the steps to use the WSATools to sideload Android apps on Windows 11 quickly. (See also this video tutorial at the Pureinfotech YouTube channel outlining the steps to complete this task....

Removing Windows 8.1 Update isn’t a difficult task, but it isn’t also as easy as going to Control Panel > Uninstall a program, because you won’t find the undo button there. Windows 8.1 Update is a collection of updates (KB files), which if you were using Windows Update, these files were installed in a particular order one-by-one. This means that to remove the update from your PC, you’ll need to manually uninstall these KB files....

All eyes will be in the next version of the iPhone, which it’s said not to be as revolutionary as the first iPhone. The new device is expected to be very similar to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. However, nothing has been said until Apple actually unveils the device. We’re not even clear if the new iPhone will be called “iPhone 7” or something totally new. It’s still unclear how many iPhone 7 models Apple is planning to release, but rumors suggest that there are three screen sizes, including a 4-inch, 4....

The automaker Mini has created a Chrome extension called Fast Forward, which allows you to simply press and hold the S key while playing the video to start speeding up the watching experience up to eight times of the regular playback speed — transforming your experience into a MINI COOPER S accelerator. The Chrome extension is available for free through the Chrome Web Store works with Facebook, Netflix, and YouTube videos....

Facebook integration for video calling works even if your friends do not use Skype. Just select a friend in your list and click video call. And the last new feature is group screen sharing (available with Skype Premium), which basically allows you to share your computer screen or running application with other people in the conference call. To use this feature, choose the + menu when you are in the call and simply click share my screen....

On Windows 10, you can access your files stored in OneDrive with two apps. You can use the built-in sync client that allows you to view and upload files using File Explorer, and you have the OneDrive app, which you can get from the Microsoft Store, and it allows you to interact with your files similar to the web experience. The one that the company is updating is the Microsoft Store app, and according to Windows Latest, the new version is available for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program....

According to the report, the Spartan browser will continue to use Microsoft’s Chakra JavaScript engine and the company’s Trident rendering engine, but it will not adopt the widely use WebKit engine. Back in September, we learned some of the details about the browser including a new look similar to Chrome and Firefox, and support for extensions. But what’s even more interesting about Spartan is that it is not Internet Explorer 12, instead is totally a brand new lightweight internet software that Microsoft is building....

Although the previous tools helped to check spelling, using the Windows Spellcheck enables additional benefits, such as support for additional languages and dialects, acronyms, improved support for links, and shared custom dictionary. How to use spellcheck on Microsoft Edge If you’re already using the most up to date version of the browser, you don’t need to do anything, the switch to the Windows Spellcheck will happen automatically on Microsoft Edge....

However, since the company ended support of Windows 7 in January 2020, there has been concerns about the support of the browser for the older version of the operating system. According to a new documentation page, it seems that Microsoft has plans to continue supporting the modern version of Edge until July 15, 2021. Although users still running Windows 7 can keep using the more secure Chromium version of Edge for a little longer, Microsoft warns that devices using a unsupported version of the operating system are still vulnerable, and it’s recommending users to upgrade to Windows 10....

In the video description, the software giant says, “having trouble relaxing because you’re too excited for the June 24 Microsoft Event?” Referring to the event that the company plans to host to unveil the next generation of Windows, and then the answer that reads, “take a slow trip down memory lane with the Windows 95, XP, and 7 startup sounds slowed down to a meditative 4,000% reduced speed.​” This teaser further confirms that the company may use “Windows 11” for the branding of the next version of the operating system....

Today, Microsoft is the biggest software company on earth, it generates over $80 billion in revenue every year and the company controls over 90 percent of the computer market. This “little” dream made Paul Allen and Bill Gates billionaires, and made Bill Gates the richest man in the world and a great philanthropist since he now spends most of his time and money helping the world to be a better place and has pledged to give away 95 percent of it to charity by his death....

Perhaps in this first Patch Tuesday of 2014, Windows XP will receive the most important update. The Microsoft Security Response Center reports: “The update provided in MS14-002 fully addresses the issue first described in Security Advisory 2914486. We have only seen this issue used in conjunction with a PDF exploit in targeted attacks and not on its own. This only impacts customers using Windows XP or Server 2003 as more recent Windows versions are not affected....

The software it’s actually called Superfish Visual Discovery and it’s an adware that can generate a root certificate in Windows and then resign all SSL certificates presented by HTTPS websites with its own certificate, method known as a man-in-the-middle attack. Potentially this vulnerability can allow hackers to gain access to user’s secure browsing data, enabling malicious individuals to steal passwords, bank information, and other important data. Today, Microsoft took upon itself to eliminate Lenovo’s mess by rolling out an update for its Windows Defender....

Well, today is the day and as I wrote earlier Microsoft is adding a few interesting features such as: Disk space management: Now users will able to manage the store space in the console. Currently Xbox One automatically manage the storage and users will only get an alert when you’re running out of space. Control installs: Xbox One February update brings the ability to control the install lineup and you can also control your download queue more easily....