Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks | | InformIT
Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks Really great article about Window 8.1. the update that comes with Windows 8. Like how to to a system back up incase of a pc crash. Tip #19: Create a System Image Backup Windows 8.1 offers a File History feature that functions much like Apple's Time Machine incremental backup system. You can also use Windows 8.1 to create a full system image backup, which you can use to restore you complete system in the event of a catastrophic failure. Unfortunately, this feature is fairly well hidden. In fact, the best way to find it is to press Windows+S to open the Search panel, and then search for <file history>. You want to select the second File History option in the search results, to open the File History utility on the Windows desktop. From here, click System Image Backup in the lower left corner. This opens the Create a System Image wizard; follow the onscreen instructions to back up your entire system. How to Shut down Windows Tip #2: Shut Down Faster...