Download The Fitbit App For Your Windows Device

If you wish to stay fit and healthy, it is a good idea to keep track of your daily activities. It is not feasible to write down these details as and when you do it. However, if you have a good app to keep a track of these activities, it would be wonderful. One such app developed with this purpose in mind is Fitbit. The app, which was released in Play Store, was a big success with large number of downloads. However, users of Windows Phone devices were still unable to get acquainted with the app since it did not support Windows devices.

Now, if you are using a Windows Phone device and wish this app to keep a track of your daily activities, then here is good news for you. According to Windows support forums, Fitbit has become the first app to track your fitness activities on Windows Phone. Until now, the app was available only to Apple iPhone and Android users. Therefore, the news is going to make thousands of fitness freaks working with Windows Phone devices happy.

The app has numerous features integrated in it. With the app, you can set new fitness goals and then start working towards the fulfillment of the goals. You can monitor the progress of the goal and you are allowed to make changes to the goal as per the requirements.

Another feature of the app is its ability to keep in touch with your friends and loved ones who have installed the app. Windows support blogs find that the app provides techniques to send and receive messages with friends. You may create leaderboards with the app and this will help you to compete with each other in a group.

Windows Phone 8 users have been witnessing the release of several apps over the past few weeks. They include the apps for some of the famous programs like Uber and Adobe. Microsoft has been encouraging hardware developers to release apps for the platform. This measure seems to have helped the platform, as most of the famous apps are available in the platform. Users may download the app from the Windows Phone Store. The app is designed to work with the Fitbit devices like Fitbit One and Fitbit Flex.

So, if you are a Windows Phone user and wishes to keep a track of your fitness activities on your mobile device, download the Fitbit app today. By following the systematic guidelines and keeping track of the daily fitness activities, you can cut down your weight in a stipulated amount of time.

How To Troubleshoot Laptop Touchpad Issues

More people are using laptops and Tablet PCs these days due to its ease to use and portability. Unlike regular desktops, laptops have a compact design and avoid the use of many common components like a mouse or other pointing devices. Instead, it makes use of another technology called the track pad or touchpad that serves the same purpose as that of a mouse. However, they do provide the option to connect external mouse to it, if required.

Like any other components, this mouse pad too runs on software and drivers. Any problem with the software or driver can result in the malfunctioning of this component. If you have a problem with the track pad of your laptop or Tablet PC, re-installing the drivers can easily fix the problem. If it’s an issue with the Windows drivers, you can get it fixed from the Windows support site too. 

Instructions

• First, you need to connect an external USB mouse to your laptop. You can use the mouse as the pointing device to download and install the new driver.
• Launch the Web Browser and go to the laptop manufacturer’s website. Click on Support or Downloads. Look for the specific page for your laptop model. You can find the laptop model number either on the lid or at the bottom panel.
• You will be able to download the driver for the touchpad from this page. Make sure that you select the correct software for your operating system. If you want to know the operating system and other laptop related details, go to the Start menu, right-click on My Computer and select Properties. From the Properties window, you will get all the necessary details.
• Now download the driver from the website. The files may be in .exe, .msi, .zip, or .rar format. .exe and .msi are native Windows installers and need no modification. If the files are in .zip or .rar formats, you will need to extract the files. Right-click on the file and select Extract. This will extract the files to a folder on your desktop.
• Double-click the downloaded .exe or .msi file and follow the Installation Wizard. Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Restart your laptop now.
• Login and check to see whether the touchpad is working properly. You can adjust the sensitivity and buttons to your liking by going to the Start menu, then Control Panel. Double-click the Mouse icon, and check the settings available.

These guidelines should help you fix issues with your laptop touchpad. If this doesn’t fix the problem, get in touch with the laptop support team and seek advanced assistance. If it has to do something with your Windows operating system, contact Windows support through the Microsoft Support Center and get your problem fixed.

Change The Way System Folders And Icons Appear In Windows

Do you wish to change the looks of the folders and icons on your computer? Do you want to try something new so that you can change the normal view of your folders to a lively and more attractive display? 

You can configure the necessary settings to customize the views on your computer if you are running your computer on Windows operating system. By means of the folder view settings, saved image files on your computer can be used to symbolize the thumbnail view of a folder and the folder icon.

Even if you are a normal computer user or have not tried the folder settings, you need not worry. The following Windows support guidelines will guide you through the process of successfully changing the folder view settings. Follow the instructions shared below to accomplish the task.

Follow the Steps Below

• Open the Windows Explorer window and go to the folder where you want to bring into effect the necessary changes.
• Place the mouse cursor on an empty space in the folder and right-click on it. A drop-down menu will appear. Click on the Properties option. This will display the Folder Properties window. Then select the Customize tab.
• In the next step, you need to choose a template for the folder that will be available in the drop-down options of the template. Depending on the features associated with the template, the features such as viewing options and task links will be applied to the folder selected.
• You have the option to apply or use the same template for the sub-folders by checking the box beside the label Also apply this template to all subfolders.
• You can add an image file to a folder in the Thumbnails view by clicking on the Choose Picture button. If you choose an image file, a folder named Folder.gif will be created by the Windows Explorer. If not, the default folder picture will be used by Windows Explorer.
• To select an icon for your folder, click the Change Icon button in the Details, Icons, List and Tiles view. Files with extensions like .ico and .exe that contains icons or library files with .dll file extension can be used. 

These Windows support tips will help you successfully change the appearance of folders and icons view on your computer. In addition to these tips, Microsoft offers unending options to customize your computer and thereby improve the user experience.