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How To Upgrade From Windows 8 To Windows 8.1

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Windows 8.1 Logo

8.1, which was initially codenamed Windows Blue, has been officially released today on 17th October. And in this post I’ll be talking about how to upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1.

Windows 8.1 is released one year after the release of Windows 8 which saw dramatic changes in the looks of Windows OS. Windows 8.1 is a unique release in itself. It is like a service pack for those who are already using Windows 8 (and available for free) but is a full fledged operating system in its own.

One of the major (if you can call it one) change in Windows 8.1 is the reincarnation of its popular “start” button. People who are so used of this button that they were even clueless about how to shut down Windows 8. People whined and complained about this missing start button. We saw some applications to get start menu back in Windows 8 but those were still not satisfactory.

Anyways, if you are looking forward to upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8, here are few things to keep in mind:

  • You are already a Windows 8 user. Upgrade to Windows 8.1 will be free for you.
  • You must have a good internet connection speed. The downloadable file size is 3.6 GB

Now, lets see how to do the upgrade to Windows 8.1.

Upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 is really easy. Just follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to Windows store

In case you do not know, press the Windows key to go to the Start screen and select Store from there:

Windows 8 start menu store

Step 2: Upgrade should be available in Windows store

Upgrade to Windows 8.1 option should be available in the Windows store:

Upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8

Step 3: Download the upgrade

Total file size of the upgrade is 3.6 GB so you must have a good internet speed to download it:

Download Windows 8.1 in Windows store

In case you cannot continue the download, you can pause it. It will resume from where it was paused. A relief for users with relatively slower internet.

Upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

Once downloaded, you will be presented with option to upgrade. Just follow the instructions on the screen and enjoy Windows 8.1.

Did you upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8? How is your experience with it? Do share it with us.

G Cloud Starts Referral Scheme: Get Up To 8 GB Free Cloud Storage

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G Cloud, an awesome cloud based backup app for Android, has updated its app. G Cloud is one of the most painless way to back up your contacts, documents, messages and your photos etc. The backup runs automatically and requires no effort from you. Just configure it once and you can forget about it. Read full review of G Cloud backup.

By default G Cloud comes up with 1 GB of free cloud storage space. With the new updates, users now has chance to get 7 GB extra cloud storage for free. You have to put some effort to this extra cloud storage. When you log in to G Cloud on your Android phone after the latest update, you can see the option of Earn 8 GB Free on the bottom of the home screen.

GCloud-Android-App-Cloud

How to get 8 GB of free cloud storage:

When you click on the “Earn 8 GB Free”, you will be taken to a new screen where you will see options for earning more cloud storage:

GCloud-Android-App-Cloud-1

You can get the extra space by doing the following:

  • Just by clicking on a link in the app: 100 MB
  • Write a review of the app: 300 MB
  • Like the G Cloud Facebook page: 200 MB
  • Share about G Cloud on Facebook: 200 MB
  • Tweet about G Cloud: 200 MB
  • Invite your friends: 200 MB for each up to 6 GB

What else is in the update:

– The ability to earn up to 8 GB Free
– The ability to only backup camera photos and videos
– Enhanced scheduling
– New Battery saving mode
– Added more files extension support
– New interface

Enjoy more cloud storage.

How to upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04 Beta from Ubuntu 11.10

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Ubuntu 12.04, the LTS (Long Term Support) version, beta version is out. According to the release schedule of Ubuntu 12.04, the final version will be released by the end of April. In case you are an early adopter and wants to try your hand on the beta release, here is how to upgrade to the beta version:

  • Press Alt+F2 to open the command box
  • Type “update-manager -d” (without the quotes)
  • Please mind the space between manager and -d
  • Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release ’12.04′ is available.
  • Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.

Enjoy Ubuntu 12.04. Cheers :)

How to solve: No Wireless Network Detected in Ubuntu 11.10

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One of the most common problem one faces after a fresh install of Ubuntu is the loss of Wireless Network. And believe me that is the biggest pain for a normal user. The problem double-folds if the wireless adapter is broadcom (do not know what is your wireless adapter? click here). Some of the general problems are showing no wireless adapter, showing wireless adapter but detecting no wireless networks etc. [Read more…]

How to upgrade to Ubuntu 11.10 Beta from Ubuntu 11.04

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Ubuntu released the second beta version of Ubuntu 11.10 OneiricOcelot last week. Final version is scheduled to release on 13 October 2011. 11.10 has some compelling improvements over its predecessors 11.04. If you want to be one of the early followers and want to upgrade it, follow the instructions below:

  • Press Alt+F2 to open the command box
  • Type “update-manager -d” (without the quotes)
  • Please mind the space between manger and -d
  • Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release ‘11.10’ is available.
  • Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.

Enjoy Ubuntu 11.10.

Sources: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/OneiricOcelot/TechnicalOverview/

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How to solve: Ubuntu update error

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Problem:

Sometimes it happens that running the updates in Ubuntu results in following error:

Could not initialize the package information.
An unresolvable problem occurred while initializing the package information.
Please report this bug against the ‘update-manager’ package and include the following error message:
‘E:Encountered a section with no Package: header, E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_main_binary-amd64_Packages, E:The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.’

While running sudo apt-get update results in the following error:

Reading package lists… Error!
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_main_binary-amd64_Packages
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.

Moreover, Synaptic Manger fails to start as well.

Solution:

The trick which worked with me is running following commands in the terminal (open terminal using Ctrl+Alt+T):

sudo rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
sudo apt-get update

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