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Quantum Computing 101

Difficulty: Intermediate
By Pepijn van Gastel+ Jul 28, 2014

An introduction to the mind-bending world of quantum computing. Learn how Microsoft is blending quantum physics with computer science at http://www.microsoft.com/StationQ

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Troubleshooting

Fix: You have files waiting to be burned to disc

By Yuri Pustjens+ Jul 27, 2014

If you ever (you might not remember it) were planning on creating an disc containing files or you copied files to the burn folder you will receive the notice "You have files waiting to be burned to disc'" in Windows 8, 7 and Vista.

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Troubleshooting

Fix: 0×80244018 This App Couldn’t Be Installed

By Yuri Pustjens+ Jul 27, 2014

A common error you could receive when trying to install a new app in Windows 8 is 0x80244018. This error occurs if you have the wrong internet settings set-up on your system, this can however be corrected quite easily.

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Comics

You think Windows 8 is too difficult? Think again…

By Pepijn van Gastel+ Jul 27, 2014

In this youtube video, Microsoft will show you that Windows 8 really isn’t that hard to use. It’s child’s play you might say 

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Tweaks

How-to Customize Sound Icons and Name

By Yuri Pustjens+ Jul 25, 2014

Windows can be default add icons and names to certain devices within the Sound overview of your system. However some devices like headsets (usb) and some HDMI devices are not recognized correctly. Especially when you have many devices a clean overview can be very handy.

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Useful Tips

Add a shutdown button to the Desktop

By Pepijn van Gastel+ Jul 23, 2014

I always used this tip under Windows 7 and luckey it still works on Windows 8. I never understood why I have to click on start to shutdown my pc. As I’m most of my time working on a laptop, I care a lot about my battery and therefor (beside using the right browser) I turn […]

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