How To Limit Data Usage Over Internet In Windows 8

Setting sync to off over metered Internet connection in Windows 8
Windows 8 comes with a feature that allows downloading only priority updates and ignores other non-important data being downloaded depending upon the Internet type (metered or non-metered). If the sync settings are turned off , various updates like Windows Store app updates, syncing of offline files and tiles updating will pause. This is a good feature if the particular ISP charges by the amount of...

How To Create A Picture Password In Windows 8

Using the picture for gestures in Windows 8
It can be convenient and more secure at times to use a picture password instead of using letters. What this means in Windows 8 is that by selecting a picture and then drawing a combination of different gestures like circles, taps and lines in a pre-defined sequence on it, a picture password is created that can be used to login. To do this in Windows 8 : 1. From the Settings charms bar (Windows key...

How To Find Out Disk Space Being Used By Windows 8 Apps

Disk space being used by Windows 8 apps
Windows 8 comes with plenty of built-in useful apps like Mail, News, Weather and so on. Here is how to find out how much space each of this installed app (and other newly installed apps from the Windows 8 store) are using : 1. From either the Start screen or Desktop, point the mouse cursor to top right or bottom right corner (or use Windows key+C). This will display a column of five icons and is called...

How To Get A Metro Style File Explorer In Windows 8

How To Get A Metro Style File Explorer In Windows 8
Here’s how to get a metro style file explorer in Windows 8: 1. Click and start ‘Windows Store’. 2. Click search option in the charms bar. 3. Type ‘metro commander’ and click the search button. 4. In the results, click ‘Metro Commander’. 5. Click ‘Install’. 6. The ‘Metro Commander’ icon will appear in the start screen. Click to launch. 7....

How To Pin Regularly Used Apps To Start Screen In Windows 8

Pinned app in Windows 8 start screen
With the new Windows 8 tiles interface, it can be convenient to pin regularly used applications directly on the start screen instead of first going to desktop and then launching them. To do this (suppose Windows Defender is the app that needs to be pinned in this example) : 1. Press Windows key + F, then select “Apps” and type “Defender”. 2. Right click on the icon that shows...