5 Windows 8 posts for beginners

There are few posts on the web which makes Windows 8 Installation and understanding the concepts easier. Here are five of them which I found simple and interesting.

How to Install Windows 8 In 7 Simple Steps
http://www.soluto.com/knowledgebase/how-to-install-windows-8

How to Backup and Import Wireless Network Settings
http://mywindows8.org/backup-import-wireless-network-settings/

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