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How does Windows know whether it has internet access or if a Wi-Fi connection requires in-browser authentication?

windows-7 wireless-networking asked May 2 '11 at 7:50

superuser.com

69 votes

Is it possible to use the IE10 App without making Internet Explorer the default browser?

google-chrome internet-explorer windows-8 modern-ui asked Oct 20 '12 at 20:58

superuser.com

58 votes

Windows 7 and Vista Activation FAQ: How do language, version, 64-bit or 32-bit, and source affect ability to install and transfer Windows licenses?

windows-7 windows-vista license activation community-faq asked Jun 28 '11 at 0:55

superuser.com

45 votes

Only show election statistics from BEFORE the election started, to prevent gaming the stats

feature-request election asked Jul 10 '12 at 1:08

meta.stackoverflow.com

38 votes

Is there an equivalent to Windows To Go for personal use?

windows-8 windows-to-go asked Oct 20 '12 at 16:58

superuser.com

35 votes

Give new users some indication that comments exist

feature-request comments new-users asked Apr 16 '11 at 1:03

meta.stackoverflow.com

34 votes

Why is it safer to bike with traffic, instead of facing oncoming cars?

safety legal traffic asked Apr 16 '12 at 0:51

bicycles.stackexchange.com

33 votes

If I buy a computer with Windows 8 and Secure Boot, will I still be able to install Linux?

linux windows-8 uefi secure-boot asked Dec 30 '12 at 8:11

superuser.com

29 votes

After the Go Daddy SOPA boycott, why is Go Daddy being advertised on Stack Overflow?

discussion advertising sopa asked May 24 '12 at 6:23

meta.stackoverflow.com

28 votes

Provide way for moderators to monitor specific users

feature-request moderator-tools asked Apr 27 '11 at 8:22

meta.stackoverflow.com

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