Windows 8

Russell Smith tells us about four great features found in the new ribbon UI in Windows 8 File Explorer.

Tire of the default Windows 8.1 lock screen image? This tutorial shows you how to change the lock screen image and enable image slideshows.

Russell Smith shares his top essential Windows 8 applications for IT systems administrators.

Is the new UI introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 R2 ready for the enterprise? Russell gives us his take and offers suggestions for improvement.

Windows store apps tend to be more resource-efficient than their traditional counterparts, and Russell Smith serves up even more reasons why you should embrace modern apps.

Security issues? Learn how to access and use Windows Action Center in this quick Ask an Admin.

Missing the Windows Key + X shortcut context menu in Win 8.1? Discover how to find it on in this easy instructional article.

Frustrated by installation failures? In this helpful post, find out how to manually install the Windows 8.1Update (KB2919355).

Confused by the name of the recent Windows 8.1 Update, which is also known as Windows 8.1 Update 1 and the Windows 8.1 Spring Update? Join the club.

Use free tools from Microsoft to migrate from Windows XP to Windows 8.1. Check out this post for more info!