This week, with the start of Build Windows developers conference, we promised to cover every new feature of Windows 8. Now that the week has come to an end, it’s time to revisit all the guides, tips, features, and hacks that we have covered so far. You will discover plenty of new and useful Windows 8 features in this post, so grab a cup of coffee and sit back, it’s going to be a long read. Also, do give us feedback on what you think about the new Metro interface of Windows 8, like it or hate it?
Editor’s Note: This is a roundup of all the coverage we have done on Windows 8 so far. As more hidden features and tweaks are found, we will continue to update this post to keep you apprised at all times.
Guides
- How To Install Windows 8 On VirtualBox
The complete guide to installing Windows 8 on VirtualBox with correct settings. It works on both Windows and Mac. - What’s New In Windows 8 Desktop, Start Search, And Start Menu
Learn about the brand new Windows 8 Desktop, Metro inspired Start Search and Start Menu. - The Complete Guide To Windows 8 Explorer, New Ribbon Tools And Options
The Windows Explorer gets a Ribbon treatment that gives quick access to common options. Learn more about the new features of Ribbon Explorer. - The Complete Guide To Windows 8 Task Manager, New Features And Options
The Task Manager has been totally revamped. It is better than ever with new features and options. - The Complete Guide To Windows 8 Metro Control Panel
Metro is everywhere, including Control Panel. The eye-candy is not the only thing Microsoft has been working on. We dive deep into the new features. - How To Refresh Or Reset Your Windows 8 PC [Complete Guide]
You will find two new options in Windows 8, both of which serve a very important purpose; Refresh and Reset. These options have been applauded by everyone, we test them in details. - All About Windows 8 FileName Collisions And Copy/Move Dialog Box
The brand new Filename Collisions dialog makes it easier for users to select which files to move or keep. The Copy/Move dialog box helps users easily check the transfer speed and pause it at any time. - The Complete Guide To Windows 8 Startup Menu
The Windows Startup Menu, also called Boot Menu gets Metro treatment in Windows 8. We check out every option to find out what’s new. - Sync Windows 8 User Settings Between PCs & Tablets via Windows Live ID
Syncing is now possible in Windows 8, provided you have Windows Live ID. Once you set up a Windows account using Windows Live email address, you can sync PC settings with other computers running Windows 8 under the same Windows Live ID. - Quick Overview Of Windows Lock Screen
The Lock Screen can now display application notifications, status badge, battery, network status, and more. We did a quick overview of the lock screen to find out what makes it unique.
Features For Everyday Use
- Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts [With Screenshots]
Check out some new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 8. - Windows 8 Jump Lists Comes With Better Privacy Options
You can now prevent Windows from showing Jump Lists Recent Items history. - Windows 8: Extended Wallpaper And Taskbar Across Dual Monitors
If you love working on dual monitors setup, you will love the new extended taskbar and wallpaper. - New Memory Power Management Options In Windows 8
Windows 8 makes full efficient use of energy. Check our some new advanced power management options.
How-Tos, Tips, And Hacks
- How To Install Windows 8 From USB Drive
- Get Windows 7 Start Menu, Explorer And Task Manager In Windows 8
- Windows 8 Start Menu Toggle – Enable/Disable Metro
- Disable Metro Features While Keeping Ribbon Explorer In Windows 8
- How To Automatically Login To Windows 8 [Direct Logon]
- How To Restart, Log Off, Sleep, And Shutdown Windows 8
- How To Enable 64-bit Mode In Internet Explorer 10 On Windows 8
- Use PIN Code To Login To Windows 8 With PIN Logon Credential Provider
- How To Enable Windows 8 Hibernate Option
- How To Keep Ribbon Minimized In Windows 8 Explorer
- How To Share Files Between Windows 7 And Windows 8 In Dual Boot
By no means does this list end here. We will continue to add more features, tips, hacks, and how-to guides as we discover them. Note that all the articles we have covered so far are for Windows 8 Developer Preview which was released on the first day of Build Windows Conference. Some features are bound to change by the time the final Windows 8 release comes out next year. We will update the articles where needed.
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