Microsoft announced a lot of new features coming to Windows Phone 8.1 in their Build 2014 Conference. Many of the features are highlighted in the mainstream Microsoft websites, including Neowin and WPCentral. So, I won’t reiterate what’s being said there because they are doing a fantastic job in covering the big stuff. What I wantContinue reading “Windows Phone 8.1 is Getting the Share Charm from Windows 8”
Designing the Windows Folder for the Mobile Era
Here is a little suggestion for Microsoft Windows Design team to improve Windows for the modern/mobile age. I have been fighting this past week to get my VHD boot device upgraded to Windows 8.1 as I have grown tired of waiting for Microsoft to fix this problem. If you’ve not heard, Microsoft choose to leaveContinue reading “Designing the Windows Folder for the Mobile Era”
The Future of Software — Freemium and Subscriptions
The business model for software has seen tremendous change in the last decade. Gone are the days of buying software in large boxes from retail store for a hefty price. Gone are the days when you needed to pay nearly as much to receive updates to the software you purchased. For instance, in the past,Continue reading “The Future of Software — Freemium and Subscriptions”
Windows Store Passed 150000 Apps Mark
I know App count has lost its meaning, still we at McAkins Online feel we should inform you folks that indeed Windows Store has passed the 150000 Apps mark. Really I don’t know whether to cry or to rejoice as I don’t see the real meaning of bloggers beating the app count to death resultingContinue reading “Windows Store Passed 150000 Apps Mark”
Introducing NextGraph–A Simple yet powerful MindMap App
Sometimes we come across a gem in the Store and we appreciate the effort the Dev has put in the App, then we are absolutely blown away when as icing on the cake the Dev makes it free. Such is the case with this NextGraph app in the Store. It is a simple yet effectiveContinue reading “Introducing NextGraph–A Simple yet powerful MindMap App”
Bible Stories for Kids App in the Store
This is something for Christian Parents, just dropped in the Store. Go get it. It is free.
Super Polygon has landed in the Windows Store.
We have a new kid on the block in the Store. Introducing Super Polygon for Windows 8. A game that will psyche you into stupor cause of its addictive nature. 3 days ago were were informed at McAkins Online that the newly released game for Windows Phone 8 will be coming to also to WindowsContinue reading “Super Polygon has landed in the Windows Store.”
Microsoft made XP EoL Nagware Optional
Yes, XP is approaching end of life, and as Microsoft promised, since last Saturday the Nag Screen update has been rolling out as shown by Mikko here below:
Chuck’s Challenge 3D Review – A Brain Tingling Adventure
It is one of most innovative puzzlers you can find today. Chuck’s Challenge 3D combines brain tingling puzzles with an exploration-based adventure. You play as the character Woop, who has summoned Chuck Sommerville, a famous game designer, to build fun challenges for him. Woop is a multi-dimensional aliens with a host of amazing resources thatContinue reading “Chuck’s Challenge 3D Review – A Brain Tingling Adventure”
Facebook App for Windows 8 just received a massive Update
Facebook has just released a massive update to their Windows 8 App in the Store! They’ve brought the the App up to Win8.1 level and added much requested features. I am not an iPad nor Android user, but if I’m not mistaken, the Windows 8 Facebook App has now stepped up in par with itsContinue reading “Facebook App for Windows 8 just received a massive Update”
Voices Admin Beta now Open to All for UserVoices
OK, guilty as charged. I confess it is not often we feature Windows Phone Apps on this blog as we feel others are doing better jobs at that. Looking at you guys at WPCentral.com.
Nokia App Social is now live in Windows 8 Store
Here it is, the much-anticipated App from Nokia is finally in the Windows Store. Those of you that use Windows Phone of course will know this app. It is Nokia way to make Apps Discovery much less of a pain. Who’s best to recommend you Apps? Right, your friends. Suppose there is a way toContinue reading “Nokia App Social is now live in Windows 8 Store”
Get One Year of 100GB of OneDrive Storage for FREE Now with Bing!
Great new foks. You can get one year of 100GB of OneDrive Storage for free right now with Bing Rewards. Just head over to this link to Join Bing Rewards to get started. With bing rewards, you will earn points for completing simple quests and doing web searches. With only 100 points, you will have enough pointsContinue reading “Get One Year of 100GB of OneDrive Storage for FREE Now with Bing!”
Nokia HERE is here!
Yes Nokia HERE is here! Nokia has released is much anticipated mobile app for all Windows 8 users. This popular app on Windows phone made its way into Nokia’s Windows RT tablet and people were wondering if the day will come that all will benefit from this app. Well the day is HERE. Pun intended.
Here’s What Windows 9 May Look Like (According to Rumors)
This concept was created from information available about the latest rumors of what Microsoft plans to do for Windows 9. Namely, Microsoft plans to allow users to run Windows Store (WinRT) applications in Windowed mode for desktop and laptop PCs. I honestly hope these rumors are true!
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