If you can't copy files that are bigger than 2 or 4 GB, usually HD movies and such, on to your USB key, it's usually due to the file system the USB key is formatted to.
In this day of age, it's very practical to have a Windows 7 installation on your USB key, for many netbooks and devices don't come with CD/DVD drives anymore.
If you put your computer into hibernation, the next time you turn it on, you'll get all your windows and programs open just the way they were before the shutdown.
Zip files are compressed archives containing documents, images, folders, basically any type of files on your computer. We create them to save space and make them more practical for sending via email or file sharing services.
After a certain Windows 8.1 update, icons and text disappear from Outlook and Lync 2013 tiles. All you can see are two blank blue tiles. Let me show you how to bring back icons and text.
If you leave your computer running on a 24/7 basis you might be interested in determining the amount of uptime that has accumulated since the last reboot.
Windows 8 has very functional calendar to remind you about all events you don't want to miss. In this lesson I will show you an example how to add birthday reminder.