SkyDrive Storage options allows you to manage your files stored in the cloud, buy additional space and set Skydrive as the default location for document saving. Also it provides the link to open your files stored in the cloud.
Windows 8.1 allows you to create a shortcut to SkyDrive Storage options, so you will be able to open them with one click. Let's see how to create it.
Category: Windows 8.1
How to create a shortcut to open Skydrive Camera Roll options in Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 has introduced deep integration with SkyDrive, and one of the results of this integration is the automatic upload of your photos and videos taken from the device's camera. The Camera Roll feature has automatic SkyDrive synchronization, but it can be turned off. It is controlled by Camera Roll options in the SkyDrive page of the PC Settings application. Let's see how to create a shortcut to open Skydrive Camera Roll options in Windows 8.1.
How to enable the Mobility Center on a desktop in Windows 8.1
The Mobility Center application is designed to run on portable devices like laptops and tablets. It allows you to control the screen brightness, change the power plan, toggle the synchronization state of offline files and some other options which can be vary on different devices.
However, on a desktop PC, you will find that the Mobility Center is disabled. It may be of use on a desktop PC as well because it aggregates all the useful settings in one place - for example, the Mobility Center is a very fast way to switch the current power plan or turn off the display. So, it will improve the usability of Windows 8.1. Let's discover how to enable the Mobility Center on a desktop PC in Windows 8.1.
How to get Windows 8.1 installation date
Often, there are times when you may want to know when exactly your copy of Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 or Windows 7 was installed on your PC. It is possible to get this information using built in Windows tools. Read this article to see a simple way to see the age of your Windows OS.
How to create a shortcut to Power and sleep settings in Windows 8.1
Power and sleep is a very simple part of the Modern Control panel in Windows 8.1. It is located inside the PC Settings application, in the PC and Devices category. It will allow you to change the screen turn off timeout and the sleep interval.
In Windows 8.1, it is possible to create a shortcut to open those settings directly with one click. Let's create a shortcut to open them directly!
How to take a screenshot in Windows 8.1: three ways without using third party tools
Very often, when I ask users of my apps to take a screenshot in order to troubleshoot issues they are having, they get confused. Some of them do not know how they can take a screenshot which is why I decided to write this article.
Windows 8.1 offers you three different options to make a screenshot without using third party tools. Let's discover them to get the full benefits from the modern Windows version.
A shortcut to open Windows Update in Windows 8.1
Windows Update is a very important part of any Windows installation. It allows you to keep your OS secure, fresh and safe. With Windows Update enabled you will be able to receive security updates, bug-fixes, updated drivers and Windows apps such as Internet Explorer, service packs and many other useful things.
In Windows 8.1, Windows Update settings are more streamlined and located inside PC Settings. You might wish to create a shortcut to open Windows Update settings directly with one click.
How to open Restore and Refresh recovery options with one click
Refresh your PC is a feature of Windows 8.1 which attempts to solve system problems by replacing system files without affecting user files. You might be asked to insert discs or recovery media that came with your PC. Check the info that came with your PC to see if your PC manufacturer provided these discs or media. In some cases, you might have created them when you first set up your PC. Apps you installed from websites and DVDs will be removed. Apps that came with your PC and apps you installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Windows puts a list of removed apps on your desktop after refreshing your PC.
Remove everything and reinstall Windows is another recovery option shipped with Windows 8.1. It will completely reinstall your OS. All of your personal files will be deleted and your settings will be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Only apps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.
If you want to open Restore and Refresh recovery options with one click, here is the simple tutorial how to create the appropriate shortcut.
How to create a shortcut to open the File History in Widnows 8.1
File History is a very useful feature of Windows 8.1. It allows you to create a backup of the important data stored in your Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos and Desktop folders. You can specify the drive where you plan to store your backup. It will prevent data loss in case something goes wrong.
Today we will learn how to create a shortcut to open these useful settings with one click.
How to change the Windows Defender update frequency
If you are a Windows 8.1 user and happy with its default antivirus protection, which is provided by Windows Defender, then you can tweak its update frequency to get the updated security signatures faster. By default, Windows Defender updates them once in a day. There is an easy way to change this behavior.
