Tutorials

How to Create a NFC "Proximity" Settings Shortcut in Windows 8 and Windows RT Proximity in Windows 8 supports near-field communication devices (ex: tablet, Windows 8 Phone, or Surface) that enable communication between computers using a tap gesture. Proximity supports establishing a connection between peer applications on separate computers with a tap, and subscribing for and publishing of messages while devices are within proximate range. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a set of standards for computers and smartphone devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into close proximity, usually no more than a few centimetres. It works even if your device is switched off or your...

How to Create a "Media Servers" Shortcut in Windows 8 This will show how to create or download a shortcut that will open directly to Media Servers in Windows Explorer in Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Media Servers in Windows 8 To Download the "Media Servers" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the ZIP file below. Media_Servers.zip https://www.eightforums.com/attachments/media_servers-zip.6003/ 2. Save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Media Servers shortcut to the desktop. 4. For the first time that you run the shortcut, uncheck the Always ask before opening this file box, and click on Open to unblock the shortcut. 5. If you like, you can Pin to Taskbar on...

How to Create a "Storage Spaces" Shortcut in Windows 8 This will show how to create or download a shortcut that will open directly to Storage Spaces in Windows 8. EXAMPLE: Storage Spaces in Windows 8 To Download the "Storage Spaces" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the ZIP file below. Storage_Spaces.zip https://www.eightforums.com/attachments/storage_spaces-zip.5990/ 2. Save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Storage Spaces shortcut to the desktop. 4. For the first time that you run the shortcut, uncheck the Always ask before opening this file box, and click on Open to unblock the shortcut. 5. If you like, you can Pin to Taskbar on desktop, Pin to...

How to Create a "Language Settings" Shortcut in Windows 8 This will show how to create or download a shortcut that will open directly to the Language settings in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1. EXAMPLE: Language Settings in Windows 8 To Download the "Language Settings" Shortcut 1. Click on the Download button below to download the ZIP file below. Language_Settings.zip http://www.eightforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5981&stc=1&d=1335763637 2. Save the .zip file to the desktop. 3. Open the .zip file and extract (drag and drop) the Language Settings shortcut to the desktop. 4. For the first time that you run the shortcut, uncheck the Always ask before opening this file box, and click on Open to...

How to Add or Remove Input Methods for Keyboard Layout in Windows 8 and 8.1 This will show you how to add or remove input methods (IME) for the keyboard layout of an added language to be able to type in any language without having to change the display language in your user account in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1. You can type in any of the languages you have added by quickly switching between input methods (keyboard layouts). To Add or Remove Keyboard Input Methods using Control Panel 1. Do step 2, 3, or 4 below for how you would like to open Language settings. 2. Click/tap on the input indicator system icon in the notification area on the taskbar, click/tap on Language preferences, and go to step 5...

How to Change Your Display Language in Windows 8 and 8.1 The display language is the language that Windows uses in wizards, dialog boxes, menus, Help and Support topics, and other items in the user interface. Some display languages are installed by default, and others require you to install additional language files. When you change the display language, it is changed for your user account and is not changed on the Welcome screen. When you change the display language, the text in menus and dialog boxes for some programs might not be in the language that you want. This happens because the program might not support Unicode. For more on this, see: How to Change the Language for Non-Unicode Programs in Windows . This tutorial will...

How to Install and Uninstall Language Packs in Windows 8 and 8.1 When you're installing Windows 8, you can first choose English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, or Japanese (depending on your region). After you install Windows 8, you can then download and install more of these languages. This will show you how to install and uninstall a language pack for a added language to be able to use to change your display language with in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1. You must be signed in as an administrator to be able install and uninstall language packs. Installing many additional language packs affects disk space and system performance. In particular, disk space and system performance are affected during...

How to Change Time to Wait before Default OS Runs Automatically at Startup in Windows 8 and 8.1 If you have more than one operating system installed along with Windows 8 for a dual or multi boot system, then this will show you how to change the amount of time to wait before the default operating system runs automatically at startup. By default, the choosen default OS will always run at startup automatically after the default 30 seconds timeout period expires unless you choose another listed OS within the 30 seconds to have that OS run at startup instead. EXAMPLE: Advanced Startup Options To Choose a Default OS in Startup Options at Boot NOTE: Any user can do this option at boot. 1. Boot to the Startup Options screen. 2. Click...

How to Turn App Switching On or Off in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Switcher bar for switching between opened recent apps for your user account in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1. EXAMPLE: Switcher in Windows 8 To Turn App Switching On or Off in Windows 8 1. Open PC settings. 2. Click/tap on General on the left side, then on the right side, move the slider under App switching left (off) or right (on) for what you want. (see screenshot below) 3. You can now close PC settings if you like. To Turn App Switching On or Off in Windows 8.1 1. Open PC settings, and click/tap on PC & devices on the left side. (see screenshot below) 2. Click/tap on Lock...

How to Clear your App Switching List History in Windows 8 and 8.1 This tutorial will show you how to delete the recently opened Store app history in the Switcher list for your user account in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. When you delete the recently opened apps history, it will also completely close the apps listed in Switcher, and remove them from memory. EXAMPLE: Switcher in Windows 8.1 To Clear your App Switching List History in Windows 8 1. Open PC settings. 2. Click/tap on General on the left side, then click/tap on the Delete history button under App switching on the right side. (see screenshot below) 3. You will now see Done! to the right of the Delete history button indicating that you have deleted the recent...

Turn On or Off "Metered Connections" for Sync Settings in Windows 8 and 8.1 A metered internet connection is when a service provider charges by the amount of data sent and received by your PC. If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 8, then you will be able to sync your settings between your other verified trusted PCs running Windows 8 that you sign in to with the same Microsoft account. This tutorial will show you how to turn metered internet connections on or off to be able to sync your settings when connected to metered connections in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1. Here's How: 1. If you have not already, you will need to turn on sync settings. 2. Open PC settings, and do step 3 or 4...

How to Change the Screen Resolution of Displays in Windows 8 and 8.1 The screen resolution setting determines how much information is displayed on the screen. It is measured horizontally and vertically in pixels. At lower screen resolutions, such as 640 x 480, fewer items will fit on the screen, but they will appear larger. At higher resolutions, such as 1600 x 1200, more items will fit on the screen but they will appear smaller. The resolution modes will vary with each computer based on the video card device, monitor size, and video & monitor drivers. If the screen looks distorted or fuzzy, then you may have an incorrect screen resolution size set for the monitor. This tutorial will show you how to change the screen resolution of...