[Get] Windows 8 Tweaks (PDF)

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Building off the success of Windows 7, Microsoft embarked upon the boldest redesign of Windows since the introduction of the Start menu in Windows 95. The goal was to modernize the operating system, and the result has been the most controversial release of Windows, primarily because of the new user interface.

Microsoft had to make dramatic changes or Windows would become irrelevant. iOS and Android were built specifically for the new world of mobile touch-computing, Microsoft could not afford to make Windows 8 just another minor upgrade, so instead, it started re-imagining Windows from the ground up.



Contents at a Glance

Getting Started with Windows 8
Selecting the Right Edition
Edition Comparison
Consumer and Business Editions
Enterprise Edition
Edition Matrix
Add Features to Windows 8
nstalling Windows 8
Understanding the Install Media
32-Bit or 64-Bit?
Installing from USB
Understanding the Install Process
Using the Upgrade Install Process
Using the Clean Install Process
Dual-Booting Windows
Creating the VHD File on Windows
Installing Windows 8 to a VHD
Using Windows To Go
Why Enterprises Only?
Building the Windows To Go Workspace
Windows 8 Basics
Using the New Interface
Using the Start Screen
Using Charms
Using the Classic Desktop
Using Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
Safe Tweaking
Using System Restore
Creating Restore Points
Reverting to a Previous State
System Recovery Console
Accessing the System Recovery Console
Using the System Recovery Console Tools
Creating a Backup Image
Creating the Image
Restoring a System Image
Using One-Click Recovery
Using Refresh Your PC
Using Reset Your PC
Customizing Windows 8
Customizing the Startup
Customizing the Lock Screen
Changing User Pictures
Hiding Users on the Lock Screen
Clearing the Last User Logon
Changing the Lock Screen Screensaver
Displaying a Security Message
Enabling Num Lock by Default
Changing the Lock Screen Image
Tweaking Default Color Scheme
Customize Lock Screen Apps
Using a Picture Password
Enable PIN Logon
Boot To Desktop
Customizing User Navigation
Customizing the Start Screen
Changing the Background and Colors
Working with Live Tiles
Creating Custom Tiles
Administrative Tools
Restoring the Classic Start Menu
Customizing the Taskbar
Pinning Applications
Modifying Icon Locations
Tweaking Jump Lists
Enable Classic Taskbar Look and Behavior
Customize Taskbar Icon Sizes
Tweaking Taskbar Preview Delay
Restore Classic Quick Launch Bar
Modifying the Taskbar Location
Customizing the Notification Area
Restoring the Start Button
Setting Policies with the Group Policy Editor
Changing Start Screen and Taskbar Policies
Personalizing the Desktop
Customizing the Desktop Icons
Removing All Icons from the Desktop
Customizing the Icon Drop Shadow Effect
Displaying Windows System and User Icons on the Desktop
Adjusting the Size of Desktop Icons
Renaming the Recycle Bin
Customizing the Shortcut Arrow
Customizing the Icons
Customizing the Desktop Background
Automatically Rotate Your Wallpaper
Desktop Gadgets
Customizing the Appearance of the Windows Interface
Working with Themes
Changing the Current Theme
Downloading More Themes
Making Your Own Theme
Automatic RSS Background Themes
Making the Desktop Interface Touch Friendly
Supersize the Interface
Enable Large Icons
Skinning Windows 8
Using Hacked Visual Styles
Changing the Look of Windows 8 Via WindowBlinds
Adding More Skins for WindowBlinds
Fine-Tuning File Explorer
Customizing Windows Layout
Customizing Panes
Tweaking Search
Customizing the Ribbon
Modifying File Associations
Customizing the Context Menu
Removing Items from the Context Menu
Modifying the Send To Menu
Working with Libraries
Creating Your Own Libraries
Customizing Your Folders
Changing a Folder Icon and Picture
Changing the Template of a Folder
Customizing the Folder View
Applying Your Settings to All Folders
Working with Hidden Files
Showing Hidden Files
Revealing the Super Hidden Files
Personalizing Internet Explorer
Customizing Search
Adding Popular Search Engines
Managing Your Configured Search Engines
Adding Custom Search Entries 145
Creating Registry Files to Import Sites to Search
Tweaking the Tabs
Tab Keyboard Shortcuts
Multitab Homepages
Customizing Tabs
Fun with RSS
Subscribing to Feeds
Customizing Feed Settings
Using Add-ons in Internet Explorer
Using ieSpell
Using RoboForm
Advanced Internet Explorer 10 Features
Using Accelerators
Using Pinned Sites
Customizing Windows Media
Adjusting Your Audio Experience
Bass Boost
Virtual Surround
Room Correction
Loudness Equalization
Headphone Virtualization
Customizing Windows Media Player
Tweaking the User Interface
Sharing Your Library
Sharing Your Library over the Internet
Using Audio Effects
Customizing Media Center
Installing Windows Media Center
Turning Your PC into a DVR
Increasing Your System’s Performance
Analyzing Your System
Monitoring Your System Hardware
Using the Resource Monitor
Using Performance Monitor to Get More System Stats
Using the Reliability Monitor
Using Event Viewer
Understanding Blue Screens
Using Task Manager
Benchmarking Your System
Windows Experience Index
Speeding Up the System Boot
Working with the BIOS
Changing the Boot Order of Your Drives
Using Quick Boot Feature of the BIOS
Modifying the Operating System Boot
Windows Boot Manager
Disabling the System Boot Screen
Disabling Unneeded Hardware Devices
Removing Extra Fonts for Speed
Disabling Unneeded Services
Optimizing the Location of the Boot Files
Speeding Up the Log-On Process
Speeding Up the Logon
Using a PIN instead of a Password
Adjust the Startup Programs
Customizing Auto-Start Programs for Other Users
Other Time-Saving Tips
Turning Off the Logon Sound
Speeding Up Windows Explorer
Speeding Up File Browsing and Access
Disabling Legacy Filename Creation
Disabling the File Access Timestamp
Adjusting NTFS Memory Allocation
Speeding Up the User Interface
Fine-Tuning Performance Options
Adjusting Animations
Adjusting Explorer’s Search
Adjusting Search Settings
Adjusting Windows Indexing Service
Using Windows Search without an Index
Optimizing Core Windows Components
Windows Loves RAM
Adding RAM to Your Computer
Using a USB Storage Device to Add Memory
Tweaking the Paging File
Disabling the Paging File
Adjusting the Size of the Paging File
Changing the Location of the Paging File
Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
Using the Windows Defrag Utility
Using Third-y Defrag Utilities
Upgrading to an SSD
Selecting an SSD
Replacing Your Traditional HDD with an SSD
Adjusting Your Application Priorities
Using Task Manager to Adjust Priorities
Starting Applications with a User Set Priority
Optimizing Your Network
Optimizing Your Web Browser
Speeding Up Internet Explorer
Speeding Up Firefox
Speeding Up Chrome
Accelerating Your Downloads
Speeding Up Your Network Connection
Tweaking Auto Tuning
Disabling Unneeded Protocols
Securing Windows
Windows Security
Actively Protecting Your Computer
Staying Up to Date
Active Security Tips
Controlling Your Computer Accounts
Using Complex Passwords on All Your Computer Accounts
Assigning a Password and Renaming the Guest Account
Secure the Administrator Account
Hiding Usernames on the Logon Screen
Setting the Account Lockout Policy
Tweaking User Account Control
Controlling User Account Control
Using File Encryption
Encrypting Your Files
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
Internet Security
Analyzing Your Security
Testing Internet Security
Monitor the Action Center
Using a Firewall
Using the Windows 8 Firewall
Using Online Armor Firewall
Web Browser Security
Disabling Add-Ons
Sandbox Internet Apps
Defending Against Spyware, Malware, and Viruses
Using Windows Defender
Protecting Your Privacy
Internet Explorer Privacy
Removing Address Bar Suggestions
Clearing Temporary Internet Files, History, and Cookies
Adjusting Your Cookie Security Policy
Protecting Sensitive Online Data
Disabling AutoComplete
Clearing Temporary Internet Files Automatically
Tracking Protection Lists
Windows Interface Privacy
Removing Specific Entries from Taskbar Jump Lists
Removing Temporary Files from Your Hard Drive
Removing Saved Passwords with Credential Manager
Setting File and Folder Permissions

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[Captain99]

Thanks but no thanks

here is the best Window 8 tweak ever



Cap ;)

[GoWork]

Thanks.. just installed windows 8. This ebook comes at the right time!

[Captain99]

Let us know how you get on please
I have heard nothing but crap about it as a serious pc user tool

Thanks
Cap ;)

[humbird]

Thanks pal
for sharing

humbird

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Hi all,

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[lynch]

(06-14-2014 10:19 AM)humbird Wrote:  thank u friend for the share

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OK, I've updated the download link.