Six Best Apps to Get Started With Windows 8

I am sure you are enjoying working on the new Windows 8. Likewise, we all know that Microsoft has added various new features in it in order to make it different from previous versions. However, many users are looking for some new tweaks in the new operating system. Furthermore, you need to optimize Windows 8 speed it up and to add great ease in your voyage. Therefore, I have listed certain apps for you ease.

Follow and apply the following apps, if you really liked them.

1.       New Microsoft Office 2013:

Microsoft office 2013 is launched with some additional features. In addition, it works great with Windows and used by numerous users. It is recommend downloading and installing the updated version of the office 2013. It can perform in two ways, depends on the usage.

·         As traditional desktop App

·         As Metro App

2.       Twitter:

New version of the twitter app is launched. In addition, it is highly compatible with Windows 8. Furthermore, the new version takes up the entire screen. However, opened links within app will allow you to read articles and see pictures without terminating twitter.

3.       Nextgen Reader:

This Windows 8 app is designed to work great on desktop system and tablet. By default, it seems like a basic feed reader on desktop. Moreover, you will see list of feeds running down on the left pane of screen .This app requires a Google reader account.

4.       Remote Desktop:

It is free app for the window s8. In which you can control your desktop from a remote location. In addition, it will allow you to view all the remote connections on home screen. Furthermore, you can also copy, paste and switch between remote desktop connection sessions.

5.       Dropbox:

This app will allow you to quickly browse files, view images, and watch videos with a click/tap. Moreover, you can edit and save your files from other apps of Windows8. With the help of Share Charm, you can share your images and files.

6.       Netflix:

Netflix is considered as the leading subscription service for movies and television programs. In addition, it is a video streaming app, which allows to the media library. If you are movies lover, then you must download and install this app to enhance your experience using Windows 8.

Speedup Windows 8 – Useful Tips

I am sure you are enjoying the great experience of Windows 8 on your system. Moreover, it is good to have an operating system installed on your system, which is popular for its speedy performance. However, with the passage of time some users reported for the slow startup of system. It usually happens when you have the burden of processes at the time of startup. In addition, your may face a slowdown situation when copying files because of low buffer memory. 

If you have above issues, then you need to follow the below steps to speed up your installed operating system 8.

Disable Unwanted Startup Programs:

Disable such programs at startup that are unwanted. It will speed up your system boot time

1.       Launch Task Manager

2.       Press Windows key + X (to launch task manager)

3.       Navigate to the Startup tab

4.       Disable the applications that are not required at the Startup

5.       Click OK

Clean Windows Registry:

Often times, corrupted registry influence system’s performance. If you are an advanced user, you can manually optimize Windows registry. However, if you are an average user, then install best free registry cleaner. It will clean your Windows registry and defragment as well.

Diminish Run-Time Services:

1.       Press Windows key + R

2.       Run window will pop up

3.       Type “msconfig”

4.       Press Enter

5.       Navigate to the Services tab

6.       Click on “Hide All Microsoft Services”

7.       Deselect the Services that are for no use at runtime

8.       Click OK

Clean Temporary Files:

At times, burden of unnecessary files in the temporary files folder creates snag in the system performance. One should delete unnecessary temporary files to speed up the PC performance in order to have a greater experience with Windows 8

Follow the procedure:

1.       Press Windows key + R

2.       Run Windows will pop up

3.       Type “%temp%”

4.       Press Enter

5.       A new window will pop up

6.       Select all files and delete all of them

7.       Again, launch Run window

8.       Type “temp”

9.       Select and delete all files

10.   Launch Run Windows again and type “prefetch”

11.   Press Enter

12.   Delete all files in this

Clean Buffer Memory:

Occupied buffer memory affects the system performance. Therefore, one should clean it frequently. To clean the buffer memory follow the below steps:

1.       Open Computer

2.       Right click on the Local Drive

3.       Select Properties

4.       Click on Disk Cleanup

5.       Hit OK

6.       Your system’s buffer memory will be cleaned now

Hopefully, these tips will help you to enhance your experience with the unique Windows 8.