Windows 8 & 8.1 Tutorials

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A lot of people are frustrated and confused with the latest version of MS Windows 8 (or 8.1). To help out new users we have created a series of video tutorials that help beginners learn the basics of the new operating system.

So if you are having issues check out these videos and you will be using the new Windows 8 like a professional in no time!

Windows 8 Tutorial Playlist – Link to a Youtube playlist of all the videos described below.

Windows 8 Tutorial for Beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wAlVz3tJvw
With over 600,000 views this is the Official Youtube video for Windows 8. The video will guide you through all the basics of Windows 8 and have you up and running in no time. Tips and tricks included in the video include the new interface (or the Start Screen), Windows 8 features and introduce the hidden Windows 8 shortcuts.

Windows 8.1 Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3fCJHtV-uc

A Windows 8.1 beginners tutorial. Five great new features in Windows 8.1 upgrade are featured in this video (Start Button / Start Screen, Windows 8 Search, Windows Store, SkyDrive and Internet Explorer 11). A variety of tips and tricks are also shown.

Windows 8 Start Screen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXGifD45tGc&index=5&list=PLK4X7ezNLFJRYEWgAxRaYkc9HiGHeE3qy

This video shows you some great tips and tricks on the Windows Start Screen and other hints on how to best use it. So if you are confused with this new interface check out this video.

Windows 8 Store

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20sYgoIWeAM

An video featuring an overview of the new Windows 8 Store. Learn how to download and install Windows 8 Apps. A few different apps (all free) are shown in the video and include Skype, Netflix and Evernote.

 

Troubleshooting Windows 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Nzs1xq60Q&index=7&list=PLK4X7ezNLFJRYEWgAxRaYkc9HiGHeE3qy

Having problems with Windows 8 or just looking to see how you can troubleshoot Microsoft’s new operating system? Then check out this video as it includes topics such as:

  •  Windows 8 startup options
  •  Task manager.
  •  How to get hardware drivers for windows 8.
  •  Windows update.
  •  Windows diagnostic tool.

Thank you for watching our videos. If you have any questions please leave them below in this blog or add a comment to the relevant Youtube video.

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About David Perkovic

David founded DP Computing in 1993. With a Computer Science degree and over 25 years of IT experience David has advanced computer, server and networking skills. He has personally designed, setup and administered many Microsoft based networks and likes to share his knowledge via blog posts and Youtube videos.

One thought on “Windows 8 & 8.1 Tutorials”

  1. All these videos offering tutorials for beginners are simple and highly useful. I appreciate your idea of coming up with a series of videos to help Microsoft Windows users, especially because most are finding this new operating system complex.
    I think the video tutorial that is for the new users of Windows 8.1 is the best one, making all the basics clear, including how to operate, find buttons and upgrade. The set of tricks and tips is also interesting and helpful.

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