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This is a good time to think about the Microsoft’s experiment with Windows 8 Developer Preview.

You can sync a folder using Windows Live Mesh and add it to SkyDrive.

Sharing some folders/files across a home network using Windows Live Mesh.

As well as using your Network/HomeGroup or a Data Transfer Cable, Windows Live Mesh is a great option for sharing files and folders.

Windows Internet Explorer 9 stores seven types of information when you browse the web. Some of this can prejudice your computer’s security. Maybe it’s time to look at your passwords and change them!

Recently when installing a new application on my notebook running Windows 8 Preview in dual mode with Windows 7, I ran into real trouble, big-time!

I have always been a fan of Windows Task Manager as it was a useful tool even in the earlier versions of Windows.

When does your version of Windows 8 Preview expire? Check it out!

I have used Internet Explorer 9 for some time and have found the new Preview feature useful when searching for information. When you do a search and get a list of [...]

Touch screens are an interesting innovation but they have their drawbacks.

While I have been an avid fan of the Search feature in Windows 7, considering it unequalled, I decided to check it out in Windows 8 Preview. I was pleasantly surprised with the version in the the updated Windows Explorer.

Under the regime imposed by Windows 8 there are two ways you can Search your computer. You can use the new Metro UI environment calling up the Charms menu or alternatively, and this is far better, search using Windows Explorer.