Latest Windows Opinion

31 December 2012
Opinion: How to set up BitLocker encryption in Windows 8

BitLocker is a feature of Windows 8 that allows you to encrypt all the data on your hard disk - here's how to set it up
29 December 2012
Opinion: Set privacy options in Windows 8

Windows 8 has built-in privacy options that allow you to decide what can and can’t be tracked about you and your Windows 8 use
28 December 2012
Opinion: How to search for files in Windows 8

For many people the first look at Windows 8 can be a bit disconcerting as you have to learn a few new ways to perform tasks. But searching is actually easier in Windows 8
25 December 2012
Opinion: Personalise your new Windows 8 laptop

By default Windows 8 looks more or less identical no matter which laptop you buy but you can personalise the OS to make it your very own
24 December 2012
Opinion: How to use the Windows 8 app store

The Windows 8 app store is a great place to find all the applications you might need for your PC and get them without leaving the comfort of your house
Opinion: Manage your hard disks with Windows' built-in tools

Managing disk space in Windows is made all the more easy by the Disk Management tool that lets you see all sorts of information about your hard disk
23 December 2012
Opinion: Windows 8 Live Tiles explained

For many the new start screen is a harsh departure from the usual Windows desktop, but the tiles are so much more than simple icons used to quickly launch your apps.
22 December 2012
Opinion: Getting started with Windows 8 Mail

If you’ve been used to Outlook or Windows Live Mail then Windows 8's new mail software might seem completely different. However, it’s a really easy to use and powerful email client.
21 December 2012
Opinion: How to use Windows Task Scheduler

Schedule events in Windows to run as and when you choose
20 December 2012
Opinion: Windows 8: two OSes in one

Windows 8 on the desktop is really two separate operating systems bolted together. It didn't have to be this way though.
19 December 2012
Opinion: 2012: the year Microsoft ran out of ideas

2012 was the year in which Microsoft finally ran out ideas, Google resorted to paying for tablet customers, and wireless speeds increased.
15 December 2012
Opinion: 3 reasons Windows Phone 8 will succeed

PC Advisor readers offer three reasons that they believe Windows Phone 8 is set to be a big success.
Opinion: Clear space on your laptop's hard drive

The available space on a hard disk seems to be enormous when you first get a laptop, but it’s stunning how quickly you can fill up
14 December 2012
Opinion: What's the point of Windows Phone 8?

Android and iPhone can co-exist happily, but Windows Phone 8 has no real place in the smartphone market.
13 December 2012
Opinion: How to use Windows Guest Mode

Guest mode creates a temporary profile that won’t let a user tinker with any of your files, folders and applications
11 December 2012
Opinion: How to take a screenshot in Windows 8

Windows 8 has a tool built-in that gives you a whole lot more control over your screenshots, allowing you to get more polished results.
03 December 2012
Opinion: Speed up your PC with ReadyBoost

Windows has a small tool you can use to speed up your PC using nothing more than a USB memory key
30 November 2012
Opinion: How to bypass Windows 8's password

Window 8's demand for a password every time it boots it a good security measure, but if your laptop never leaves your desk you may be less worried about unauthorised access
26 November 2012
Opinion: Surface RT: ARM'd, but not dangerous

Windows Phone's where's-my-app theme is echoed by the Surface RT, making it unlikely that Microsoft has the power to steal market share from tablet heavyweights Google and Apple just yet.
20 November 2012
Opinion: Create a backup image of your hard drive

You can easily insure yourself against any loss however by using free tools that are built into Windows

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