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How to Manually Back Up Files in Windows 8.1

Though there already exists a feature that allows users to keep some previous versions of files in Windows 8.1 which is called “File History”. You can still be able to back up your other files just in case you want another place where you can keep them safe from being corrupted or lost after an […]

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Sharing Your Hard Drive Contents

In our modern world, technology has made everything a lot easier. From keeping in touch with our loved ones down to being updated of the latest news, most high-end mobile devices are already capable of doing these things and even more. The development of some operating systems that can run in mobile devices has also […]

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How to Create and Extract Files in Windows 8.1

If you’ve been using Windows 8.1 for a very long time, you surely are familiar with the process of compressing files and extracting them. However, here in Windows Techies, we always want to make anything that has to do with Windows a lot easier especially to the novice users. Compressing or “Zipping” the files that […]

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Exploring the Folder, Search and Play Options in the Ribbon

In the series of tutorials that we’ve published previously, we have discussed everything that has to do with the ribbon-based options in Windows 8.1 and demonstrated all available methods in accessing the File Explorer Window itself. However, there would be times that an additional tab would appear at the top portion of the screen especially […]

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Speed Up Your Windows Computer with these Tips

Computers normally slow down as you use it for your daily virtual and office tasks. A slow computer is a nightmare that computer owners never dreamed of happening especially if it does an essential task for you, your office, your business or even your home. What can you do when a your computer starts showing […]

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Computer Maintenance Checklist You Should Try

Computers, no matter what operating system platform it runs are not perfect. They also need to be maintained and just like your car, a computer has its own unique set of maintenance checklist that should be executed in a regular basis to make sure that everything is running smoothly and is free from any problem […]

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Using the Open and Select Options in File Explorer’s Ribbon

When you first used a Windows 8.1 machine, your first reaction might have been more inclined to the negative side thinking that most of the features that you got used to just like the Start Menu was taken out but Microsoft has actually replaced all of these features with better ones that accommodates both the […]

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Creating New Items and Moving or Copying Them to Different Locations

Windows 8.1 has a good set of features that will surely take productivity to new heights. One of the newly-added features in this brand new operating system edition is called the “Ribbon-Based Options” which is found on the operating system’s file management tool now named as File Explorer taking off its old name known as […]

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Prevent Computer Problems with These 9 Tips

Slow processing speed, system hangs, booting problems; these are all signs of computer problems that can get worse if not treated right away. Most computer owners are just contented with suffering the consequences but you shouldn’t be one of them. Learn some simple ways of preventing these common problems by reading down to the end […]

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5 Tips for Removing a Computer Virus

Viruses are commonly known as harmful, self-replicating programs that enter your computer’s memory without you being aware of it. The internet is full of thousands of viruses, spywares and malwares just waiting for an open security breach on your computer in order for them to start destroying the memory of your machine. These unwanted programs […]

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