How to Shutdown, Restart or Hibernate Windows 8.1 PC Using “Win+X” Menu

With Windows 8.1 released, there are plenty of new shortcuts, options, and tricks built into the operating system. Microsoft has added few options inside Win+X Menu (also known as “Quick Access Menu”). Win+X menu in is a shortcut to terrifically handy power user settings and tools, including the command prompt, task manager, control panel, etc. It can be accessed by right-click on the bottom-left corner of screen or press Win+X keys.
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How To Use The Windows 8.1 Start Button

One major lasting impression of Windows 8.1 by Microsoft is added back Start button which is modified version and totally different with previous version. The Start button is obviously the main attraction for many users. By click Start button, it will simply take users to Start menu instead pop up menu.

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Despicable Me: Minion Rush Review and Tips

Despicable Me: Minion Rush is a classic swipe based game developed by Gameloft. With gameplay set to collect bananas and avoid whatever may pop up in path. The 3D action set from the animated Despicable Me movie series by Universal Pictures. Minion Rush is available for iOS and Android platform.

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Skype 4.0 for Android: Same Skype, Totally New App

Good news for those that are looking for Skype video calling feature on Android devices, Skype version 4.0 has been released with an all-new design. With redesigned Skype 4.0, it improves app more reliable for trigger quick messages and intuitive gestures for swipe to start a conversation.

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Nokia Lumia 925 Slim and Lightweight Smartphone with Pureview Camera

Nokia has just announced its latest most impressive and advance Lumia device with Windows Phone 8 – Nokia 925. It is the first Nokia phone to use metal in its construction rather than polycarbonate alone. Beside, Nokia also have upgraded the camera among the Lumia 925 which contains 8.7 Megapixel PureView camera with six Carl Zeiss lenses that were functioned best in the dark, in dim light and in bright light.

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How to Skip Start Screen and Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1

There are few ways to bypass Start Screen in Windows 8 startup such as adding Show Desktop shortcut, scheduling automatic boot into Desktop using Task Scheduler, etc. Boot to desktop option has been one of the popular terms when Microsoft introduced Windows 8.1 Preview with Start button features. As usual, Microsoft’s new operating systems will startup Windows to the Start Screen by default. With Boot to desktop option, it helps setting Windows skip the Start Screen in startup and boot straight to the Desktop.

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How To Download Windows 8.1 Preview For Free

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the next version of windows 8.1 preview at its annual build developer’s conference. Windows 8.1 improve the user experience by returns with start button, but it only flings you into the Start Screen.  In addition, it also enhanced multitasking, universal search, virtual keyboard and gestures improvements.

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Firefox 22 (FF22) New Change Log With Direct Download Link

The newest version of Firefox 22 (FF22) has just been released, and is already available for free download through Firefox download page. The updated browser has added support for WebGL, Emscripten, asm.js, and WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communications) to makes up some ground in the browser wars with better performance.

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