You just bought a new PC and want to install Firefox? Rather than having to use Internet Explorer to download it, a much simpler and faster solution exists.
If you are already on Windows 8, you will notice that Microsoft’s new operating system does not include the option to create and configure an ad hoc wireless network connection to share files with other computers and devices.
Just 2 days ago, my Netgear router provided by Numericable (baseline 30 MB, fiber optic at EUR 25/month) started to display an orange light indicating the loss of Internet connection. To solve this problem yourself without calling the hotline or waiting for a technician, here are some simple and quick solutions.
Dream of using your computer like you do with your Xbox + Kinect? So, don't wait to try NPointer, a free software that allows you to hand control your PC via a webcam.
Microsoft has just made available the preview version of its Office 2013 suite that you can download for free. The PDF edition directly integrated under Word is one of the interesting new features.
Microsoft has just made available the free trial version of Windows 8 RTM (Released To Manufacturing). The gtr corresponds to the final version of the Windows 8 operating system. For 90 days, you can test this new OS, so enjoy it!
Microsoft just released yesterday (1 day before Google Drive), the long-awaited application to synchronise files and folders in the cloud (25 GB max) and that for free, I named SkyDrive. Dropbox has nothing to do with it!
Mobility is in the spotlight in Windows 8 and brings its lot of improvements on network connection, airplane mode... Today, I offer you a little rather hidden tip (if not secret) ) to know the amount of network data that has been circulating on your computer for a certain period of time.
All Internet browsers now integrate self-completion. This essential feature allows, by typing the first letters of an address, to complete your input via proposals. Be aware that it is possible to activate it for the address bar of the Windows Explorer and the Run dialog box.
While it was necessary to triture the registry to remove the favorite module from the explorer on Windows 7, it is now childish on Windows 8 to hide it.
Launchpad is a novelty of MacOS X Lion directly from iOS that allows you to see all its apps with one click, create folders to sort them etc. Well know that it is possible to have the same thing on Windows 7, 8 and Vista thanks to an application developed by C0rrupted, all for free.
With Windows 8, new customisation options are emerging. In seconds, change the image of the lock screen, the colors of the start screen and your user account image.
Windows 8 offers a new login system, I named the image password. From any image, simply by drawing on it, you will be able to log in to your user session.
Available since February 29, Windows 8 Consumer Preview is available for download, free of charge, for everyone, and in English! So don't wait to install it, discover the new features, the future of Windows before everyone!
mDesktop is a free alternative to WindowsPager, a utility to manage virtual desktops on your PC. A feature that has been available on MacOS X and Linux for a long time...
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