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  outline page for content on this page, coming to this page,

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  001-INSTALL-windows-8-make-a-bootable-dvd

  ] use this handy windows 7 utility to make a bootable dvd OR usb drive to install your copy of windows

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  001-windows-8-getting-started

  a breif VIDEO tutorial (4 min) on GETTING STARTED using the new windows 8 os. covers basic navigation around the new windows ui ...,

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  002-windows-8-getting-started

  an extended VIDEO tutorial (25 min) on GETTING STARTED using the new windows 8 os. covers basic navigation around the new windows ui ...,

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  003-START-why-you-dont-need-the-start-button

  an article explaining how to use the windows 8 "start screen" versus using the windows "start button"

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  004-START-why-you-dont-need-the-start-button-part-2

  an article explaining how to use the windows 8 "start screen" versus using the windows "start button", part II in the series focuses on NAVIGATING aka finding your way around in the new os

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  005-START-why-you-dont-need-the-start-button-part-3

  an article explaining how to use the windows 8 "start screen" versus using the windows "start button", part III in the series focues on ORGANIZING your start screen to meet your needs

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  006-START-boot-into-windows-safe-mode

  booting into safe mode is slightly different in windows 8, just press the 'esc' key as the computer powers up, if that doesn't get you there here's another method you can try ...

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  006-START-Navigating-using-the-hot-corners

  navigating in windows 8 using the hot corners

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  APPS-configure-and-use-microsofts-anti-virus-app

  article #] 24 in a series of 30 how to articles by Dr Z over at msdn, this one shows how to and Configure microsofts new Free Anti-Virus App (Windows Defender)

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  APPS-get-your-google-back

  links to install the GOOGLE SEARCH app on your start screen and the GOOGLE CHROME web browser

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  APPS-install-and-uninstall-metro-apps

  article #] 21 in a series of 30 how to articles by Dr Z over at msdn, this one shows how to Install and Uninstall Metro Style Apps

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  APPS-installing-windows-live-essentials

  article #] 16 in a series of 30 how to articles, microsoft live essentials is a collection of microsoft programs including MESSENGER and WINDOW MOVIE MAKER,....

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  APPS-microsoft-finance-how-to-add-stocks-from-another-market

  article describing how to add stocks from any market to your "watchlist"

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  copy-files-from-dvd-to-usb

  ]how to 'copy' the files that are on your DVD drive to your USB drive

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  FILES-backup-your-files-using-file-history

  article #] 27 in a series of 30 how to articles by Dr Z over at msdn, this article describes how to backup your files using the new File History feature

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  FILES-restore-your-files-using-file-history

  article #] 28 in a series of 30 how to articles by Dr Z over at msdn, this article describes how to restore your files using the new File History feature

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  FILES-search

  searching for files on your windows 8 PC

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  HACK-APP-play-flash-videos-in-ie10-metro

  by design only certain ms approved websites are allowed to use "flash" in the windows ui version of ie10, this article shows you how can set it up so other websites will display their flash content as well

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  HACK-enable-and-customize-aero-glass

  describes how to enable the aero glass ui interface on the windows 8 desktop using third party software, with VIDEO, src=RedmondPie,

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  HACK-get-windows-to-boot-to-the-desktop-versus-the-start-screen

  get-windows-to-boot-to-the-desktop-versus-the-start-screen

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  HACK-you-want-a-shutdown-button-on-the-start-screen-well-OK-then

  Here you are, this script adds a shutdown, restart and log-off buttons to the windows8 start screen

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  NETWORK-configure-wifi-connection-and-airplane-mode

  article #] 18 in a series of 30 how to articles by Dr Z over at msdn, this one walks you through connecting to a wifi (wireless) network and also disabling your wireless radios(airplane mode)

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  reset-your-pc

  ] reset your pc to factory default settings

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  START-label-groups-of-tiles-on-your-windows-8-start-screen

  article describes how to label groups of tiles on the window ui start screen

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  TIPS-ie10-browser-APP

  a few quick basic tips for getting around the new IE browser APP

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  USER-make-a-picture-password-login-screen

  this article describes how to create a picture password login screen for your windows 8 touch enabled device src=2

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  USER-switch-between-windows-accounts-and-local-account

  article #] 7 in a series of 30, describes how to Switch Between Windows Accounts and Local Accounts, src= Dr Z's blog msdn

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  windows-8-all-settings-shortcut

  adding a shortcut icon to all(?many) windows 8 systems settings.

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