Hyper for YouTube: Full-Featured YouTube Client With Download Support For Windows 8

Hyper for YouTube is an alternative way to watch your favorite videos on YouTube from Windows 8 modern interface. It features a sleek and minimalist and lets you watch what you want without having to see the advertisement of service before each video. With this app you can browse and play any content with all the facilities of the regular web site: videos related appears next, you can comment, view comments, share and Bookmarking. Besides these options, Hyper for YouTube is offering a tool that does not exist on the site: you can download videos quickly to your computer, simply by pressing a single button. Another advantage is that it works in the background, that is, you can leave the video rolling and open other applications or even go to the Desktop.

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First Look Over Windows 8.1: Important Things That Has Been Changed/Added [Editor’s Note]

It has been murmuring throughout the blogs and magazines that Microsoft are going to release a major update over Windows 8 bumping the version number to Windows 8.1 aka Windows Blue. Finally, yesterday (30th May, 2013), Microsoft have officially talked about Windows 8.1, things that will be changed or added over Windows 8 and discussed future possibilities as well as release date and other in their blog. Today we have looked over the first official impression made by Windows 8.1 and decided to share our thoughts about it. The update will not make any drastic changes in the system, but will be many interface changes/improvements, together with new gestures that promises to improve the usability of the operating system.

Some of the new features have been seen in leaked builds in recent weeks, such as the possibility to work with two applications side by side in the new interface, with the option to adjust the width of each screen. The update will be completely free for those who bought Windows 8, and will role over from June 26th. As assumed, the update will be distributed by Windows Store. Below you can see all the details.

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[Reader’s Question] How To Turn My Windows 8 Laptop In Wi-Fi Hotspot

With the increasing number of smartphone users, sharing one internet connection with all devices may come in a handy for many people. If you are using broadband internet in your Windows laptop and your gadget has Wifi transmitter (which most notebooks already have), then you can easily create your very own personal Wifi hotspot even without using any Third-party software at all. Micrsoft added ad-hoc network connection sharing feature from Windows 7 and later giving you the ability to share internet connection over Wifi. Using Windows netsh utility, you can try this method on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

To get started, first you will need to run Command dialog box with administrative privileges. Just search for cmd in start screen, right click on CMD and then click on Run as administrator.

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Start Menu 8: Bring Back The Full-Featured Old Start Button & Start Menu In Windows 8

Start Menu 8 is an application for Windows 8 that allows users to insert the traditional Start Menu of Windows 7 and Vista the new version of Microsoft's Operating System. If you one of those users who are not satisfied with the lack of the old menu and start button on the desktop of Windows 8 and still believe that life would have been easier if Windows 8 could contain the traditional start button and menu, with this program you can have them back. The program does not have an interface itself, applying its main function immediately after installation on your computer. Using this tool from IObit, you will be able to create a fully functional and interactive Start Menu right in the taskbar of Windows 8. More to read.

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How Is Windows 8 In Terms Of Gaming? Pros & Cons Of The Latest OS In Terms Of Games [Analysis]

Even before the official launch, many sites started reporting the news that some developers are totally disappointment with the performance of Windows 8 considering gaming. Since then, the number of complaints increased considerably, mainly because of problems with Games for Windows Live platform. Although many people has marked Windows 8 as good, they said that they have no problem with the system and report that the performance is much better then Windows 7 in some situations. We take all this buzz to study the case thoroughly. Today, we show that there are two sides of the coin, but perhaps not everything is as bad as some say. So why don’t you read more after the break for the complete story?

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Windows 8: 7 Tips To Get The Most Out Of The New Task Manager [Picked]

The Windows Task Manager actually needs no introduction. Since older versions of the system, it provides a way of visualizing the processes and active programs on your computer, allowing you to make a series of operations related to them (or even close them when needed). Task Manager has been one of the most useful default tools since Windows XP. It let’s you keep an eye on system performance and application behavior helping you to further optimize your system. Although it stayed almost the same on Windows 7 as it was in Windows XP, Task Manager has been rejuvenated in Windows 8 adding many powerful features and new tools. Now it let’s you check impacts of startup programs and allow you to disable any of them, visualize hardware resource usage and many other things. Below we have selected some tips that can help you when using the tool.

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Windows 8: How To Make Images, Music & PDFs Open On The Desktop [Tutorial]

One of the significant changes that occurred in Windows 8 is how it handles opening certain types of files. For example, if you want to view an image, it opens in the Windows 8 Metro Photos app interface on full screen, instead of using the good old Windows Photo Viewer on the desktop. This occurs with a number of other files, such as music, videos and PDFs. If you do not like this form of startup and wants to return to "old standard" by choosing the desired applications and opening them directly on desktop, just follow the steps explained in the tutorial below. Default apps we have used to switch to in this tutorial are used for example purposes only. You can opt any other apps as you like.

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Windows 8: How To Enable Delete Confirmation Dialog To Reduce Accidental File Deletion [Tutorial]

Windows 8 comes standard automatic deletion of files, removing Delete Confirmation dialog that popped up in the earlier version of Windows while you try to delete a file. Meanwhile, although this small modification makes managing folders a little faster, it is also something that can cause problems, like the fact you delete things by mistake. For me, this has be another bad move in Windows 8 and I really like the good old fashioned delete confirmation pop up. Because I mainly use Delete button on keyboard to delete any file instead of Right Click > Delete, so without the confirmation dialog, a lot files are getting deleted accidentally. Hopefully, Microsoft didn’t removed this feature like they removed the traditional Start Menu, instead, they have just disabled it. To reactivate delete confirmation dialog, follow the steps in this article and the problem will be solved.

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Will Windows 8’s Radical Changes Make Windows 7 The Next XP Causing 8’s Failure? [Discussion]

More then ten years back, Microsoft released Windows XP Operating System that came to resolve the errors they've committed in Windows 2000 or other earlier versions. I liked Windows XP and just like others users, I have used it for long time even after release of Windows Vista. Actually, Windows XP was the only system for most of the people. It won a huge number of fans who were so addicted to this system that they didn't care about Vista, which may be a reason of the massive flop of Windows Vista. Even many of those XP users are still prefer older system more then Windows 7. This old legend is known to everyone. Now, the legend is on the verge of being repeated. Through the launch of Windows 7, Microsoft persuaded many consumers to abandon XP. However, they are now about to launch a new operating system - which may well resemble the steps they took with Vista. Will Windows 7 will be the new XP? Will it stand up to diminish shine of Windows 8? Let us discuss here.

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Analysis: Will Windows 8 Bring The Best Ever Multimedia Experience? [Discussion]

As mentioned by Microsoft, Windows 8 is going to released by October 2012. The whole tech world is looking to that day eagerly waiting to know what’s going to be next. Windows 8 brings up radical change to Windows OS shelves and now it’s up to the user to decide whether Microsoft is successful or it’s going to be Vista time again. While we can't really tell what’s going to happen next, but as I believe if Windows 8 proves to be of success for Microsoft then there will be the two major things behind the success. One is the Metro UI (although many people hate it on first impression) which brings complete makeover since the last version. And the other is improved performance in gaming and powerful multimedia experience. The focus of the new Windows OS is to provide an enhanced entertainment experience. Thus, Microsoft has invested a lot time to enhance performance, usability and practicality. This means that the system should be a lot more handy comes with built-in codecs, improved support for hardware and new developments that will ensure success in everyday life.

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WiNToBootic: Easily Create Bootable Flash Drive For Any Windows OS With Bootloader Flash [Windows]

If you often try out new versions of Windows, then WiNToBootic can be an excellent program to have saved on your hard disk. This free program has the sole function of creating boot disks using ISO images. WiNToBootic is a very simple program to use, lightweight and beautiful. Only these qualities are enough to recommend it a test. However, during our test, the application was extremely quick and functional. The conversion of ISO images has been carried out within a few minutes and the program could work also with Windows 8 Consumer Preview. All information is shown clearly on the screen of the software, and you do not need to scour hidden menus or options to accomplish a simple task. WiNToBootic has many other notable features too including that it is a portable software so you can carry it to anywhere you want. Anyway, if you need a free program for creating working and functional bootable flash drives, then the WiNToBootic can the perfect choice. However, unlike other alternatives, WiNToBootic does not accept DVDs or CDs as storage media. The program is specifically designed to work with USB drives. More to read.

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How To Get Windows 7 Like Start Menu, Task Manager & Windows Explorer In Windows 8

The most important and major change in Windows 8 is undoubtedly the radical UI change. Windows 8 has been exceptional among other Windows  versions in the field of User Interface. The new metro start menu, the ribbon explorer, the task manager…..all are brilliantly different from other Windows. I like the task manager and the ribbon menu in Windows Explorer but I really feet it uncomfortable to use the current metro start menu. If you want to change them back like Windows 8, then here’s a simple tips for you. Let’s follow for more info.

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