How To Activate Windows 8 After An Installation Or Hardware Upgrade

Windows 8 requires an online activation with Microsoft before every features is available to you. If you’re installing Windows yourself or upgrading your PC’s hardware, you have to re-activate Windows. Some hidden options can be launched via the Run dialog. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

2015!? No Way Microsoft! How To Get Your Windows 8.1 Start Menu Now

In April, Microsoft demonstrated a Start Menu mock-up, which fueled speculations that this much-demanded feature would make a return with Windows 8.1 Update 2. Recently, however, Microsoft clarified that the Start Menu won’t be rolled into a new version of Windows until 2015. Well, you certainly don’t have to wait that long. Get some information on this article from MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft’s Surface continues to lose money

Microsoft’s Surface tablets continue to lose money, according to Microsoft filings, a trend that doesn’t show any signs of changing. Check this article from PCWorld.com

Dell Latitude E4300 Notebook (Refurbished)

Newegg has this refurbished Dell Latitude E4300 Notebook for $189 after instant savings with free shipping. This laptop previously sold for $299. Check the product specs from Newegg.com

Toshiba Satellite 15.6″ Touch-Screen Laptop

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy is offering this Toshiba Satellite 15.6″ Touch-Screen Laptop on sale for $379.99 after instant savings. Shipping is free and a one-year warranty applies. Check the product specs fromBestBuy.com

Asus Q501LA-BBI5T03 15.6″ Laptop w/ i5 4200U CPU (Refurb)

eBay has this refurbished Asus Q501LA-BBI5T03 15.6″ TouchScreen Laptop for $479.99 after instant savings.  Check the product specs from eBay.com

Samsung 11.6″ Chromebook w/ Exynos 1.7GHz CPU (Used)

Amazon.com offers a used version of the 11.6″ Samsung Chromebook on sale for $134.37 after instant savings. Check on the system specs from Amazon.com