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Fix WiFi problems after Windows 8 upgrade

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Some Windows users have complained that the WiFi does not work after upgrading to Windows 8.

Cause

The aforementioned issue generally occurs when the old driver is not compatible with Windows 8.

Solution

You will need to install the latest driver to fix the issue. You can install the required driver manually or automatically.

To download the latest driver manually, perform the following steps:

  • Visit the website of your laptop’s manufacturer
  • Locate the driver you need
  • Download and install it

Alternatively, you can update your device drivers using a driver update tool. Such tools have millions of driver files in their library and can update drivers for all types of devices.

Hottest hot keys for Windows 8

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Windows 8 is faster than older version of Windows, but is rife with behaviors and features that can confuse users. To make Windows 8 easier to use, here are some useful hotkeys:

  • Press the Windows key to enter the Start screen
  • Press Windows + E to open Windows explorer
  • Press Windows + M to minimize all open windows on the desktop
  • Press Windows + Tab to see the list of currently running applications
  • Press Windows + D to access desktop
  • Press Windows + Q to access a global search menu
  • Press Windows + F to access a folder and file search
  • Press Windows + “,” (comma) to make all open windows transparent
  • Press Windows + “.” (period) to snap a window to the left or the right side
  • Press Windows + R to open the Run box from where you can quickly launch applications using appropriate commands
  • Press Windows + I to open the settings menu

It is important to keep Device Drivers up-to-date to keep Windows 8 running smoothly. Download a  driver update tool to keep all your Drivers up-to-date.

Transferring books to ipad

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If you have purchased a new iPad and want to copy pdf files from your Windows pc to the iPad, you need to perform the following steps:

  1. Run iTunes
  2. Click File and then click Add to Library
  3. Select the books, or .pdf files, that you wish to transfer and then click the Choose button
  4. Click Books under the Library section on the left-hand side. You will see all the transferred books on the right panel
  5. Plug-in your iPad
  6. Click the Books tab
  7. Select the check-box against Sync Books. You can transfer all your books by selecting the All books option. Else, you can transfer a few chosen books by clicking the Selected books option
  8. Click on Sync button. The selected books will now be transferred to your iPad

iTunes is usually trouble-free software, that is, it rarely behaves erratically. Usually software and drivers behave erratically when they are not updated. Downloading new software updates manually is easy, but the same is not true for drivers. That is why we recommend you to use a reliable driver update tooltool.