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  • How To Download and Install Windows 8

    September 22, 2011 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: 8, download, eight, guide, how, install, microsoft, operating, os, peek, preview, sneak, software, system, tinkernut, tips, to, tricks, tutorial, virtual, virtualbox, windows 22 Responses

    Preview the next version of Windows by downloading it or free and installing it on Virtualbox. This will let you install it and use it without screwing up the rest of your computer.

    Download:
    Windows 8 – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516
    Virtualbox – http://www.virtualbox.org
    MetroController – http://winaero.com/download.php?view.15
    Windows 8 Start Menu Toggle – http://solo-dev.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Start-Menu-Toggle-258422929

  • Beginners Guide to Google Plus

    July 7, 2011 // davisde // Cool Websites, Web Tips Tags: app, basic, beginner, beta, droid, facebook, google, guide, iphone, media, networking, new, peek, plus, smartphone, sneak, social, ultimate 14 Responses




    Find out how to use Google Plus, Google’s new social networking service. This will guide you through ins and outs of how to get started.

  • Make Windows 7 Look Like Windows 8

    June 30, 2011 // davisde // Software Tips Tags: 7, 8, aero, beta, eight, interactive, leak, look, microsoft, new, operating, os, peek, preview, sneak, software, system, theme, windows 19 Responses




    This video will show you how you can get the best parts of Windows 8 on your current Windows 7 PC.

    Links:
    Winsplit – http://www.winsplit-revolution.com/
    Interactive Wallpaper – http://okozo.com/interactive/
    Mosaic – http://mosaicproject.codeplex.com/
    Theme pack – http://www.windowsvalley.com/downloads/personalize/themepacks/Windows-vNext.themepack