Showing posts with label Windows 8. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows 8. Show all posts

Monday, May 6, 2013

Getting Some Help With Windows 8

If you've purchased a new computer or laptop lately, or intend to buy one in the near future, you're going to end up with the latest version of Windows, Windows 8.

Since it's summer (except for those taking summer courses), there is no better time to refresh or learn new skills for the operating system than now! Courtesy of MakeUseOf (a fantastic site for reviews on new technologies, products, and just overall 'geek-i-ness'), there are 'cheats' you can download to your computer to better operate the system.

The 'cheats' are for both keyboard shortcuts and touch and mouse gestures (so both preferences are fulfilled), but the best way to get the full gamete is to go the site and download the cheats to your personal computer; instead of having to memorize them all, they are easily accessible at your disposal whenever stumped.

For those of us who have yet to use Windows 8, we can note this information for when the inevitable does happen and we will have an easier transition. In the meantime if you've got an older edition of Windows, there are cheats for them as well!

MakeUseOf also has 'cheat' codes for smartphones, iPads,  Wikipedia, Outlook, and so many other websites and tools we all use on a nearly daily basis! To get the full experience, please visit the MakeUseOf Cheat Sheets page and download the appropriate ones!

Happy Monday Everyone!

- Aimee Graham, Online Librarian -

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Best of Both Worlds! Dual-Booting Windows 8 and Windows 7!

From www.makeuseof.com

"'Tis the season to be jolly!"  And even if you're not feeling the joy of the season just yet, then perhaps a new PC surprise under your tree will have you singing "Fa la la la la, la la la la!"  But before you "Deck the Halls", have you prepared yourself for Microsoft® Windows 8?  If not, then you might consider this brilliant MakeUseOf idea:  dual-booting both Windows 8 and Windows 7 until you get the hang of things.  Chris Hoffman provides step by step instructions on how to accomplish this in his article, "Not Sure About Upgrading? Then Why Not Dual Boot Windows 8 With Windows 7?"  As Hoffman explains, dual-booting "allows you to test Windows 8 while keeping Windows 7 around as an escape hatch if you want out."  Check out the article to experience the best of both worlds today!

                                           - Kerry Vash, Online Librarian, Blog Co-editor -