On the Windows 8 Metro-style Start page, you can sort individual app tiles into groups and rename them -- but the function isn't particularly obvious. Here's how to do it.

Add The Run Option To Windows 8 Mar 6, 2012, 9:00am Windows 8 will launch any application from the Start screen if you type its name and hit enter. But if you want the familiarity of the Run dialog from older Windows versions, you can add that too.

Windows 8 Simplifies Extensions And Hidden Files Mar 5, 2012, 3:30pm Whenever I get on a new Windows machine, the first thing I do is switch off the annoying defaults which hide file extensions and conceal hidden files in Explorer. Fortunately, that task is a lot easier on Windows 8.

Is Your PC Powerful Enough For Windows 8?

Adam Pash
Mar 2, 2012, 4:40am

It's hard not to be at least a little excited about upgrading to a shiny new operating system, but the catch is that a new OS sometimes means your ageing computer isn't up to the task. So is your current PC powerful enough to handle Windows 8? Most likely!

Windows 8 Is Trying To Kill The Netbook Mar 1, 2012, 12:15pm Three Traps To Watch For When Trying Windows 8 Mar 1, 2012, 10:00am A lot of people will be spending time today downloading the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 and setting it up. The process is fairly straightforward, but there are some traps you can fall into. Here are three things to watch out for.

This Is How Windows 8 Actually Looks And Feels

Whitson Gordon
Mar 1, 2012, 5:30am We've talked about some of the new features you'll find in Windows 8, but if you're a bit more curious about how it works in real life, we've put together a short video demo of what you'll find in Microsoft's latest operating system.

Download The Windows 8 Consumer Preview Now

Mar 1, 2012, 1:45am If you've been itching to get your hands on a more stable copy of Windows 8, you can download the consumer preview right now from Microsoft.
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