Thursday, October 17, 2013

What to Do When Windows Won’t Boot

What to Do When Windows Won’t Boot: "You turn on your computer one day and Windows refuses to boot — what do you do? “Windows won’t boot” is a common symptom with a variety of causes, so you’ll need to perform some troubleshooting."

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How to prepare your Windows 8 PC for Windows 8.1 | How To - CNET

How to prepare your Windows 8 PC for Windows 8.1 | How To - CNET: "Windows 8.1 is set to arrive later this week as a free update to Windows 8 via the Windows Store. Windows 8.1 has several new features, including being able to boot directly to the desktop as well as the return of the Start button."

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How to build your own computer | How To - CNET

How to build your own computer | How To - CNET: "Having all these small and expensive parts sitting in front of you may look like a daunting task, but in reality the setup process, while long, is relatively simple. Having tools like a box cutter, scissors, zip ties, and a screwdriver by your side will only make the process that much quicker."

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Tips on setting up the Xfinity X1 cable box | How To - CNET

Tips on setting up the Xfinity X1 cable box | How To - CNET: "I've been living with the Xfinity X1 box for about a week now and have some tips to disseminate regarding setting up the device. Before getting into the X1's settings, I would first direct you to a code to program a 30-second skip button on the XR2 remote that comes with the X1 box."

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The pros and cons of building your own computer | How To - CNET

The pros and cons of building your own computer | How To - CNET: "We may be entering into a post-PC world, but that doesn't mean the desktop computer is dead. Smartphones and tablets can be great for basic gaming, checking your email, and keeping in touch with friends and family, however you can still get more functionality out of a traditional PC."

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How to upgrade to Windows 8.1 from earlier versions of Windows | How To - CNET

How to upgrade to Windows 8.1 from earlier versions of Windows | How To - CNET: "Windows 8.1 is now available as a free download for Windows 8 users. Microsoft's latest operating system introduces many new features to the platform and includes fixes for most of the original problems users had been dealing with over the past year.
Here's how you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 from earlier versions of Windows:"

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