Ladies and Gentlemen, we got’m! Flappy Bird is now in the Store! Don’t ask me if it’s the Official Flappy Bird from the frustrated rich poor developer, we can’t see the forest anymore from the Flappy trees. But this is a quality version anyway, guaranteed to make you break your precious Surface2 or Lumia2050s inContinue reading “Flappy Bird Flaps into Windows 8 Store”
VLC Media Player for Windows 8.1 Release Imminent
The Modern (aka Metro) version of VLC Media Player has passed the Windows Store certification! VLC Media Player is a very popular media player, known for its ability to play a large number of video and audio format without needing to install additional codecs. Essentially, if you can’t play a video or audio on yourContinue reading “VLC Media Player for Windows 8.1 Release Imminent”
Windows 8.1 Update 1: Multi-Window Taskbar Thumbnails for Windows Store (Metro) Apps
We kicked off our information about Windows 8.1 Update one with new taskbar features coming to Windows Store apps, namely the Jumplists and media controls. Today, I want to share with you another neat feature I uncovered. Windows Store (metro) applications running in multiple Windows show up in the taskbar as multiple windows. This behavior isContinue reading “Windows 8.1 Update 1: Multi-Window Taskbar Thumbnails for Windows Store (Metro) Apps”
I Got Lumia Black Update for my AT&T Nokai Lumia 520!
Well, I wasn’t expecting this so soon! But I am pleased to say that I have finally gotten the Lumia Black Update for my AT&T Nokia Lumia 520. If you have a Nokia Lumia 520, did you get the Black Update? Are you using the AT&T version of the phone? I would like to knowContinue reading “I Got Lumia Black Update for my AT&T Nokai Lumia 520!”
Exclusive – Windows 8.1 Update 1 Information: Modern Apps Get Special Jumplist and Media Playback Features from Taskbar
We have more information about Windows 8.1 Update 1 that is not easily found elsewhere in the internet at the time of this writing. You may have heard that the next major software update to Windows 8.1 adds quite a bit of new features and UI changes. The big ones are mentioned all over the internet.Continue reading “Exclusive – Windows 8.1 Update 1 Information: Modern Apps Get Special Jumplist and Media Playback Features from Taskbar”
SkyDrive doesn’t support Full Folder restore
I learnt the hard way to day that Microsoft SkyDrive (OneDrive) service doesn’t support Full Folder Restore from Recycle Bin. I was unfortunate to own a Dell Venue Pro 8 tablet, and right from the bat, I have discovered Dell cut corners with the device by integrating a sub-par Touch and Pen Digitizer in theContinue reading “SkyDrive doesn’t support Full Folder restore”
Unboxing the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel
Thanks to Richard Hay from WindowsObserver.com for giving me this Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel in a Giveaway Draw. I unbox this on this video and play Need for Speed Hot Pursuit live on the video! Follow great content by Richard Hay at http://www.windowsobserver.com/ You can follow Rich Hay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/winobs Can’t watch theContinue reading “Unboxing the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel”
Aquarium HD drops in the Store
This is something fresh in the Store today. Aquarium HD is exactly what it purports to be, an aquaSIM app to bring you a piece of Great Barrier Reef to your tablet or Desktop. It is a full 3D Sim app, and you can spend hours on end to create your own personal paradise. HereContinue reading “Aquarium HD drops in the Store”
Private Network Setting NOT gone from Windows 8.1
Earlier today I posted about the Private Network Settings being gone from Windows 8.1, well I have found the root cause of the problem. I am happy to report that the setting is not gone from Windows 8.1, but it’s part of a typical change of feature that Microsoft didn’t bother to inform the populaceContinue reading “Private Network Setting NOT gone from Windows 8.1”
Private Network Setting gone from Windows 8.1
Since Windows 7, Microsoft have been pushing Network Awareness in the modern Windows OS. This is the ability of the OS to distinct between Public and Private Networks so that resources can be made available or protected given the type of network. In Windows 8, since Developer Preview till 8.0, you could either turn ONContinue reading “Private Network Setting gone from Windows 8.1”
Microsoft Talks about New Office Word Web App Features and UI
Microsoft yesterday published a new blog post discussing new features and user interface updates to Microsoft Office Word Web App. As you know, this is the web version of Microsoft Word, offered free of charge to everyone. The update includes a fresh new look and feel, footnotes, and even a new way to interact with WordContinue reading “Microsoft Talks about New Office Word Web App Features and UI”
2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 260,000 times in 2013. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 11 days for that many people to seeContinue reading “2013 in review”
Several Paid Disney Games Free For a Limited Time on the Windows Store!
UPDATE: Offer is expired. The games are no longer free. To kick of a new year, here’s a nice goody for you all. Disney is giving away some of their popular paid games to all Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 users! You can download these games free for a limited time both from theContinue reading “Several Paid Disney Games Free For a Limited Time on the Windows Store!”
Microsoft is rolling out Worldwide Alternative Billing for Apps
Microsoft is adding easier billing methods in Developing Countries where Creditcard usage is much less than the Western world. It has always been a problem for users in these countries like Mexico, Indonesia etc to buy Apps in the Store. Most of them just use the Freemium apps and Devs are compensated via ADs revenue.Continue reading “Microsoft is rolling out Worldwide Alternative Billing for Apps”
Didactic Mad Libs App now in the Store
Here is a blast from the past to keep the family all occupied and kids learning at the same time in this new Year :) Via: Microsoft News Download: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/mad-libs/63df26d1-2917-4955-aea3-159311684aa9
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