Category Archives: Windows Tips

Windows 8: System Restore, System Refresh, and System Reset

Windows 8 offers the most choices for digging yourself out of a computer hole than any previous version of Windows. Now, we’re going to clear up some of the misconceptions and give you a plain English explanation of Windows 8′s three options to get your computer back up and running well again if you should find yourself crossing… Read More »

All about the Application key

Look up, that’s the “application key”. It’s usually on the bottom row of your keyboard. Look, you’ll find it. We’re betting that 90% of you don’t have a clue what this key is or what it’s for…and if you’re one of those 90% don’t worry it. We had forgotten about it too, until TC was doing his yearly… Read More »

Shutdown Windows in 30 seconds

If for some reason you can’t shut down your computer from your start menu, you have an option that many people don’t now about. It’s been part of Windows for a long time. This trick applies to Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7  and Windows 8 / 8.1 (both 32bit and 64 bit versions). You can try this… Read More »

What good is the Num Lock key?

Carrie wants to know what the “NUM LOCK” key is for One thing I’ve always wanted to know is what the key called “Num Lock” key is for. I press it and nothing happens. Can you tell me and other dummies like me what this key is useful for? Thanks, Carrie. Our Answer Hi Carrie, you’re not a… Read More »