How to open/run regedit (Registry Editor) in Windows 8 [Guide]

After relying on the search box in Windows 7 to launch programs for so long, I was baffled with how to work Windows 8. More specifically, how the hell do I launch regedit without a proper start menu? I sat there thinking (for approximately five seconds) when it hit me: it may be crude but let’s use the Run command. This guide shows you how to do that, if you are confused. How to run regedit in Windows 8 To open regedit in Windows 8, do the...

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[Windows] XUS PC Lock is the same program as Eusing Maze Lock

So today I sat down to review XUS PC Lock, a program that adds smartphone-like pattern lock to Windows. XUS PC Lock is a shareaware program that costs $29.95 and I wanted to give dotTechies the option to use a freeware instead if they didn’t want to pay for XUS PC Lock. The only problem is I didn’t know a freeware program that adds a pattern lock off the top of my head. Therefore I went searching for one and boy did I come across a pleasant...

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Watch Youtube videos in VLC media player to skip ads, control playback speed, and multitask [Tip]

So you are a Youtube junkie yet you find it annoying to watch Youtube in your browser for multiple reasons, such as the inability to multitask while watching videos. Want to know a better way to watch Youtube videos? Through VLC media player. WHAT IS VLC MEDIA PLAYER? VLC Media Player is a third-party video player program for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X that not only can play almost any type of video format but also provides additional...

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How to bypass Windows SmartScreen to install programs [Windows 8]

When you go to install a program on Windows 8, you may find that your installation is blocked by something called the SmartScreen Filter. Windows SmartScreen is a new feature Microsoft added in Windows 8 that, among other things, blocks installs of programs it feels are unsafe. If you know the program you want to install is safe and you want to force the Windows SmartScreen to let you install a program, this guide shows you how to do that. How...

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[Windows 8] How to install Windows Media Center for free on Windows 8 Pro, and how to remove it [Guide] Hoàng Tú November 10, 2012 0

If you’re using Windows Media Center (WMC) for your home entertainment system or Xbox, you will want to know that Windows 8 doesn’t include WMC by default. According Microsoft, you can get WMC for $9.99 when you’re running Windows 8 Pro and it costs $69.99 to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro from Windows 8. Fortunately, Microsoft is offering free purchase of WMC for Windows 8 Pro users until Jan. 31, 2013. This article shows you how to grab it. Take...

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[Windows 8] 27 hotkeys everyone should know

Windows 8 is the first version of Windows that focus on touchscreen gestures and experiences and still keeps the traditional desktop for non-touch users. This “hybrid” environment causes big problems for users with mouse and keyboard. Thankfully, Windows 8 provides you a lot of keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) to master its new touch interface. In this article, I will list some of the most important hotkeys of Windows 8. START SCREEN The Start...

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[Windows 8] How to enable Aero Peek and transparent windows

One of the big changes to Windows since Windows XP is the Aero interface, which not graphically enhances the look of Windows by making windows glassy and transparent but also adds functionality such as Aero Shake, Aero Snap, and Aero Peek. (Aero Shake allows you to shake a window to minimize all other opened windows. Aero Snap helps you arrange windows by dragging them to any screen edge. Aero Peek is a button that placed next to the clock...

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[Windows 8] How to disable the Lock screen

As you already known, Windows 8 brings a ton of new features. One of them is the Lock Screen — much like what is found on mobile devices. Just like Windows Phone, Lock screen in Windows 8 is filled with a photo, a clock, and app notifications. However, while such as screen is useful for tablets, some desktop/laptop users may not like it because it creates an extra step in starting up the system. In addition, many people actually don’t look...

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[Windows 8] How to speed up boot time — by disabling unnecessary startup programs, apps, and services

Startup speed in Windows is always a concern for many users. Step by step, each newer version of Windows has improved in this arena. According to a test by PGMag, Windows 8′s startup speed is over two times faster than Windows 7. This is a good improvement, yes, but it can be increased if you know to control startup programs, apps, and services. In this article, I will show you how to disable unnecessary startup items to improve your Windows...

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[Windows 8] How to disable AutoPlay and AutoRun

Since Windows XP, Windows comes with ‘AutoPlay’ and ‘AutoRun’ features. AutoPlay will show you a popup dialog whenever you insert external media (drive, CD, DVD, etc.) to choose what to do with your inserted media. AutoRun, on the other hand, allows a file on your removable media to automatically run once the media is inserted into your computer. Because the way of these features work, your computer always faces with risk from viruses on your ...

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[Windows 8] How to decrease data or bandwidth usage (by using ‘metered connection’), and how to turn on ‘airplane mode’

Windows 8 is the first version of Windows that is designed to support mobile devices, such as tablets and hybrid laptops. From the user interface to the core of Windows 8, there are thousands of elements that focus on mobile users. The Start screen and Windows Store apps are great examples for the shift of Windows to become touch-friendly for mobile users. In addition, network settings also have many choices for optimizing mobile performance....

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