Windows 8 is quite different than previous Microsoft operating systems, but it’s still eminently hackable. With this book, you’ll learn how to make a variety of modifications, from speeding up boot time and disabling the Lock screen to hacking native apps and running Windows 8 on a Mac. And that’s just the beginning. You’ll find more than 100 standalone hacks on performance, multimedia, networking, the cloud, security, email, hardware, and more. Not only will you learn how to use each hack, you’ll also discover why it works.

Add folders and other objects to the Start screen
Run other Windows versions inside Windows 8
Juice up performance and track down bottlenecks
Use the SkyDrive cloud service to sync your files everywhere
Speed up web browsing and use other PCs on your home network
Secure portable storage and set up a virtual private network
Hack Windows 8 Mail and services such as Outlook
Combine storage from different devices into one big virtual disk
Take control of Window 8 setting with the Registry