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Enable/ Disable PalmCheck for Synaptics Touchpad in Windows 8

Enable/ Disable PalmCheck for Synaptics Touchpad in Windows 8

Windows 8 doesn’t allow user to access touchpad while typing or say is touchpad is disabled by default. If you are a laptop or Tab user then you must have come across this kind of situation. The setting is made as such to prevent accidental …

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Registry tweak to Add / Remove Computer to Right-click Context menu

Registry tweak to Add / Remove Computer to Right-click Context menu

Does your Computer appear in your desktop context menu? Here is the tutorial how you can get rid of it or remove it from the context menu. Although, Computer in context menu is useful in many ways as you don’t have to move your mouse …

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Windows 8 Activation failed Online – Activate over Phone

Windows 8 Activation failed Online – Activate over Phone

When you upgrade your system hardware or the motherboard and install your Windows 8 OS you might come across with some activation error or say Windows 8 can no longer be activated on the replaced system. Windows allows user to activate their copy of Windows …

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Troubleshooting Tips to fix Issues with Camera App on Windows 8

Troubleshooting Tips to fix Issues with Camera App on Windows 8

Did you receive error prompting “The Camera app can’t be used with this version of Windows”? When you try to start the camera App you get to see this kind of error message. There are various culprits causing this kind of problem. Here is the …

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Turn On/ Off Airplane Mode in Windows 8

Turn On/ Off Airplane Mode in Windows 8

As we are already aware of the fact that Microsoft has designed the new Windows 8 to be compatible with both Windows 8 Smartphone’s and PC or tabs. Today we will be discussing about how we can turn On or Off Airplane Mode in Windows …

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Windows 8 – Steps to Enable Folder Merge Conflict Message

Windows 8 – Steps to Enable Folder Merge Conflict Message

When you copy or move a folder and if the destination folder already has a sub-folder with a same name, you must have come across a message stating merge conflict that a folder in the destination folder and the folder you are trying to copy …

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Set any Folder as Default Startup Folder in Windows 8 File Explorer

Set any Folder as Default Startup Folder in Windows 8 File Explorer

As we all are aware that Windows 8 has brought out many changes in comparison with the earlier version. When you open a file explorer (called as Windows explorer in its predecessor’s) you get to the Libraries view by default. However, you might favor opening …

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Disable “Media Source for any install” to Prevent Unknown Installation

Disable “Media Source for any install” to Prevent Unknown Installation

We all are quite fond of installing new software, etc. using removable media sources like CD-ROMs, floppy disks, and DVDs. but have you ever wondered if someone else installs any program using removable media or drives in your absence what will be its outcome. This …

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Get to Advanced options without booting into Windows 8 PC

Get to Advanced options without booting into Windows 8 PC

In previous tutorials we have already discussed tat Windows 8 lacks Advanced Boot options at start up, which in turn disables the F8 to enter safe mode. However, there are various other ways to enter Advanced options. But the methods known us to enter Advanced …

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Drag and Drop not working in Windows 8 – How to Fix it?

Drag and Drop not working in Windows 8 – How to Fix it?

Windows offers much handy functionality to make our task much easier. For Instance, drag and drop. This feature is extremely useful in pinning any items to taskbar by simply dragging the item on the taskbar. It also allows users to manipulate easily or copy any …

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