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Was Windows 8 really that bad? I gave it another shot 13 years later

Microsoft blended the Windows 7 interface with its new Metro UI. Metro UI was entirely different from the UIs Windows had ...
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How to clean up File Explorer’s cluttered Ribbon menu in Windows 8

When it comes to Windows, there is nothing I love more than Microsoft’s infamous Ribbon interface—and nothing I hate more. Using it in Microsoft Office is great, but adding Ribbon to Windows 8’s file ...
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Windows 8: A quick-start guide for potential early adopters

After two public beta releases and more than 1.24 billion hours of pre-release usage time worldwide, Windows 8 is finally here. The latest version of Windows heralds a new era for the world’s most ...
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I tested 8 File Explorer alternatives, but this is the one that stuck

For most people, chances are the built-in File Explorer on Windows 11 is everything they need. It does the job of managing files completely fine, after all. However, when you realize that there are a ...
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Five reasons Windows 8.1 is a winner

Windows 8.1 has gone a long way towards fixing some but certainly not all of Windows 8’s woes. Here are five ways Windows 8.1 improves upon Windows 8. Boot to the desktop Yes, it’s finally here. With ...