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Windows 8 has been released for a few months and it would be quite safe to say that the latest operating system from Microsoft has failed to capture the imaginations of users. Although the Windows 8 comes with tons of exciting features, it was not able to recreate the total dominance displayed by the Windows 7 during its launch. So, if we are to set up a Windows 7 vs Windows 8 bout, who would come out victorious? Will the “new kid on the block” - Windows 8 - beat Windows 7, the old timer? Or will the experience most users have had with the Windows 7 edge it ahead of Windows 8? Here are some differences between these two extremely capable operating systems, which will help you in deciding the answer to this question. Windows user interface Although Windows 7 supports touch screen capable devices, a touch screen device with its full capability can only be used if the device is running the Windows 8 operating system. The latter’s UI is custom-made for touchscreen devices, with beauti...

Microsoft Outlook, which is a popular email client, stores all its program data either in “.pst” or “.ost” files. Outlook data related to email folders, contacts, calendars - everything is saved in these files. One advantage of this is that you could easily transfer all your Outlook data to a different computer by simply copying these PST or OST files. But there is also a negative aspect to it. If something happens to these files, your entire Outlook data could become obsolete. And that’s if you still retain any of it – there’s a chance you won’t be able to access any of the data, including the email messages. However, Microsoft Outlook lets you repair these damaged or corrupted PST or OST files using its built-in repair tool. Below are some Outlook repair instructions to troubleshoot problems associated with corrupted PST or OST files. Repairing the .ost file Close the Outlook application if it is running. Click on the Start button and select the option “Run”.  Type “ dr...