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If in the past you have configure a computer for dual-boot, this is not much different; the concept is the same. Pretty much all you have to do is to create a new partition, install Windows 8 on it, and finally you will want to customize the boot menu, that way Windows 7 will always boot first (default). Keep reading to learn more. Step #1: Backup and create a new partition Always backup first, create a full backup of your computer and/or make a backup of your data to an external or network share folder — remember that you are about to modify your hard drive settings to format and install a new operating system, so there are many things that can go wrong, and you want to be ready to restore....

Bluetooth is a wireless adapter that allows you to transfer data over a short distance, and you can use it to connect a slew of peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, headphones, cameras, phones, and the list goes on. Typically, Bluetooth will be enabled by default, but you may have to turn it on manually from the Settings app or Taskbar if it’s not. You may even need to enable the adapter from Device Manager if Bluetooth is missing from your setup....

When the software giant was developing the April 2018 Update, in addition to all the features and improvements, Microsoft was also testing a new immersive search experience that wasn’t attached to the taskbar. Instead, it was a new search box floating on the desktop, similar to the macOS Spotlight feature, but it never made it to the final version. However, even after breaking Cortana and Search into two separate features, you can still (via Windows latest) enable immersive search and with rounded corners using the Registry....

Google has confirmed that a recent update to the Android WebView is the component to blame. WebView is the component that allows displaying web pages inside apps, and buggy update is causing apps to keep closing when you try to open them. The good news is that Google has already fixed the bug, but the problem will continue if you do not update the components in question manually. In this guide, you will learn the steps to resolve the WebView bug that is causing apps to crash on Android devices....

This means that a big number of users around the world will be really busy trying to update their computers. The problem is that not everyone gets the update the same day, because Microsoft is pushing the new update gradually. Usually, it’ll starts with a select group of devices, such as Surface, then devices that originally shipped with Windows 10, and then everyone else. If your device isn’t getting the new update and you can’t wait, there is a number of ways to force the download of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on your PC....

The key point to consider is that every single time you give a website permission to view a video in full screen, it gets added to an exception list. If you want to see which websites you have granted permission, launch Chrome and navigate to Settings\Show Advanced Settings\Privacy\Content Settings\Fullscreen\ Manage Exceptions. You can also use this link to get to the settings: chrome://settings/contentExceptions#fullscreen. Now to remove the warning in all websites, while in the viewing the exceptions list, select any of the websites you are already allowing and replace the hostname with the following value:...

The system uses multiple power states, including sleep, hibernation, and hybrid. When you use any of these features, even though the computer isn’t functioning, it’s still able to wake up automatically to perform scheduled tasks, and peripherals (such as network card, mouse, keyboard, and others) can also switch the power state to fully functional. If your computer keeps waking up at random times, Windows 10 includes the tools to discover the reason for the problem and disable the wake timers per device, task, or globally....

This is one of the main reasons you should consider making a macOS bootable USB when your device works properly. However, if none of your devices (MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, or Mac Mini) are not working when you need them the most, you can use a Windows computer to rescue your Apple device. You can use a Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7 computer to quickly create a USB bootable installation media to reinstall macOS Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, or Catalina on your Mac....

If you have duplicate favorites, the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge includes an option that scans and removes duplicate links, merge folders with the same name, and any changes will sync across your devices using the same account. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to declutter your favorites collection by deleting duplicate links on the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge on Windows 10. How to remove duplicate favorites on Microsoft Edge How to enable remove duplicate favorites tool on Microsoft Edge...

Sometimes, system settings changes or incorrectly shut down can corrupt the Master Boot Record due to viruses or other types of malware. Other times, you may even encounter the “Bootmgr Is Missing” error message that will prevent the device from starting. If you ever come across such a problem, you will have to fix the MBR to enable Windows 10 to load again using a USB installation media and a few Command Prompt lines....

Although this could be a convenient feature for many users, it’ll keep changing the default printer, increasing the chances of sending the print job to the wrong device. Also, if you try to change the settings, you will find that setting a printer as one of the defaults is missing from the Settings app. However, if you must change the default printer manually, Windows 11 lets you modify this behavior....

However, if you want a more local desktop experience, it’s also possible to access the Cloud Shell from the Windows Terminal app on Windows 10. Once configured, you can save the credentials for future seamlessly logins. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to connect the Windows Terminal app to your Azure account to use PowerShell command to complete tasks from Windows 10. How to configure Azure Cloud Shell on Windows Terminal To connect Windows Terminal with Azure Cloud Shell, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can start using the Windows Terminal on Windows 10 to complete tasks on Azure using PowerShell commands....

With simple presses and turns this accessory can bring up the most used shortcuts, controls, drawing tools, and more to keep you focus on your work, instead of spending time thinking on keyboard shortcuts or menu navigations. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to set up Surface Dial on your Surface Studio, desktop PC, laptop, or tablet running Windows 10. Likewise, you’ll get everything you need to know about its features, how to use gestures, and maintenance tips....

Usually, you would use this feature when you notice that an app is using a lot of system resources and you want to reduce its consumption to improve energy efficiency and improve performance. While this is an optional feature, some apps like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome can automatically show up with the “Eco mode” status. If this happens, the system is automatically testing lowering base priority and using specific power efficiency policies to improve performance and battery life....

The briefing will be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and the company will be streaming the event live on YouTube, Mixer, and Twitch. What to expect from Microsoft on E3? This year is all about games as the company already have hardware, with its Xbox One X which is still best and most powerful in the market. This year, you’ll hear a lot about games, including those three Microsoft’s biggest franchises, which are Halo 6, Gears of Wars, and Forza Horizon 4....

The company says that it wanted to build a device that had a jewelry-like feeling and it wanted to create a piece of machinery that looks handcrafted. The HP Spectre is 10.4mm thick, while Dell’s XPS 13 is 15.22mm thick, Apple’s MacBook is 13.2mm, and the iconic MacBook Air is 17mm thick. The tradeoff here is that you will only be getting a 1920×1080 pixels display and you won’t be getting a touch-enabled panel....

In addition, all the new Lenovo business-class ThinkPad X1 devices sport Intel’s latest Kaby Lake processors. Let’s dive into the most important aspects of these new devices Lenovo is introducing at CES 2017. ThinkPad X1 Carbon The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the fifth-generation of the Carbon laptop that has a similar design than previous models. However, the PC maker is making it smaller, lighter at only 2.5 pounds, and it’s adding a 14-inch (1920 X 1080) on a 13-inch form factor device....

At CES 2014 LG not only was showing off the beautiful Ultrabook called “Ultra PC”, but the company also unveiled a new convertible tablet, the Tab-Book 2, which at first impression it could be the first “lapable” machine, as with the switch of a button slides out a really nice and firm keyboard — best of all, even with the integrated keyboard the tablet isn’t too thick. The LG Tab-Book 2 11T740 has an 11....

Although the news isn’t a big surprise as Microsoft has been known to cut prices on its line of Surface. It’s surprising to see the Surface Pro still for sell, despite the company previous announcement about stop selling them as soon Surface Pro 2 releases, which that happened on October 22nd, 2013. In any way this is a good news, because this device still a great device to buy, but it’s worth mentioning that in the Surface section at the online Microsoft Store you won’t be seeing the first generation of the professional tablet, you have to dig in a deeper....

In this release, the Chromium-based version of Edge adds price history and Bing Rebates integration, new color themes support, improvements for Sleeping tabs and New Tab pages. What’s new on Microsoft Edge 91 Here are more details about the new features found in version 91 of the browser: Color themes: Although the browser already includes support for themes using Microsoft add-ons and extensions from the Google Play Store. The “Appearance” page has been updated with a collection of color themes to personalize the experience....