by Roy Davis | Nov 28, 2015 | Windows |
There's nothing quite like automating or in the very least, making OS reloads easier. I love it, but that's probably because I remember having to install Windows using 3.5″ floppy disks. Anyway, here's to making Windows 8.1 installation easier. Preparation...
by Roy Davis | May 31, 2014 | Windows |
There are way more commands to run in Windows than you're currently using. Here's a list of useful run commands for Windows you can start using right now if you already aren't. Enjoy the speed! Office Shortcuts winword – Microsoft Word excel – Microsoft Excel powerpnt...
by Roy Davis | May 30, 2014 | Windows |
Unfortunately, when you close apps in Windows 8.1, they aren't actually closed. As you know, dragging an app towards the bottom of the screen in Windows 8 will close the app. However, in Windows 8.1 the app will just be in a suspended state when you perform the app...
by Roy Davis | May 30, 2014 | Windows |
If you were part of the few who experienced problems with the new Windows 8.1 Update 1 (Update KB2919355) then check out the update troubleshooting guide. Otherwise, let's run through some of the nice Windows 8.1 Update 1 changes! Metro Apps Can Now Show In Taskbar On...
by Roy Davis | Apr 15, 2014 | Windows |
I made the switch from Windows 7 to 8.1 earlier this year so now is a better time as any to release Windows 8 guides. Even though Windows 8 is a mess and I poke fun at it, it's actually a good OS if you are will willing to put the time into it. You need to do a few...
by Roy Davis | Apr 14, 2014 | Windows |
Windows 8.1 Update 1 (ugh, that name) released on 4/8/2014 in true Windows 8 fashion. What exactly do I mean by that tone? Well if you've been keeping up with the flop that is Windows 8, you already know the answer to that. But I digress. Windows 8.1 users probably...
by Roy Davis | Feb 25, 2014 | Windows |
Whether you're having issues upgrading Windows 8 to 8.1 or you need an easier way to upgrade multiple machines, you should do a clean install. However, it isn't exactly clear on how to download a Windows 8.1 ISO to be able to do this, without doing the stream install...
by Roy Davis | Jan 4, 2014 | Windows |
Another year, another post. This particular segment focuses on end user Windows operating systems, specifically on an abridged Windows history. I may do a post on Windows server history, but I don't really have plans to do so. Here's a trip down memory lane for some...
Hi, I'm Roy, I created Best of Roy in college to blog about my interests and fun stuff on the Internet. From there, Best of Roy turned into a portfolio site and eventually turned into the collection of professional interests you see now. I'm originally an IT person by trade, but transitioned to Cyber Security in 2014. Stick around to see some helpful solutions for up and coming pros, all the way to enterprise level solutions. 