This may sound like a dream but comments from Paul Thurott suggests that the days of waiting months for Windows Phone updates to be rolled out is over. Now, Mr. Thurott is not saying exactly what it is, probably due to NDA, but he hinted at some very interesting thing. There are three hints fromContinue reading “Report: REALLY Good News is Coming for Future Windows Phone Updates”
Tip from How-to-Geek: How to use the Kiosk Mode in Windows 8.1
We ran into a How-to=Geek articles that we thought our readers my benefit from. The Article is a tutorial describing how to make use of the new Kiosk Mode feature of Windows 8.1. The tutorial is well-written with descriptive screenshots. If you are interested in the Kiosk Mode feature, do check out this article! HowContinue reading “Tip from How-to-Geek: How to use the Kiosk Mode in Windows 8.1”
Windows 8.1 GA Sneak Peek — Windows 8.1 Apps on the Windows 8 Store
At the general availability of Windows 8.1 on October 18, new apps will flush into the store. Many of these apps are exclusive to Windows 8.1 and are not compatible with Windows 8.0. But how will Windows 8 users see these exclusive Windows 8.1 apps? As it turns out, Windows 8 users can, indeed, seeContinue reading “Windows 8.1 GA Sneak Peek — Windows 8.1 Apps on the Windows 8 Store”
Windows 8.1 RTM Adds A New Desktop Friendly Feature Since the Preview
Windows 8.1 Preview came with a handful of new features that made it easier for desktop users to use the OS, including boot to desktop, combustibility of the start screen to appeal for the desktop usage scenario, and better multitasking. Windows 8.1 RTM adds to the list. Thanks to our friends at Into Windows forContinue reading “Windows 8.1 RTM Adds A New Desktop Friendly Feature Since the Preview”
MS Giftcard Activated for the Windows App Store
I was rummaging through the Store App today, and look what I found. Microsoft has activated the Windows App Store for Gift Cards in preparation for the GA of Windows 8.1! For those of you who do not get how big this is, talk to anyone with kids and Windows devices. We’ve been clamoring toContinue reading “MS Giftcard Activated for the Windows App Store”
Windows 8.1 May Have Featured App Showcase on the Start Screen
We all are anxiously waiting for the general availability of Windows 8.1 on October the 18th. We are hoping that we will also see some influx of new apps designed for Windows 8.1 and apps that Microsoft has promised us in the 2013 BUILD conference, namely Facebook and Flipboard. Another thing we might find inContinue reading “Windows 8.1 May Have Featured App Showcase on the Start Screen”
Place a Clock on your Start Screen with Asparion Clock
I am a big fan of Asparion software on the Windows Store. But this one is one I particularly like. I have been looking for a good clock tile for my Windows Start Screen, to compliment the weather and news tiles. As McAkins noted on a recent post, the Start Screen is a true dashboardContinue reading “Place a Clock on your Start Screen with Asparion Clock”
Let’s Run Internet Explorer 4 on Windows 8
Let’s have some fun guys! We are going to run ancient software in Windows 8. This time, however, it’s not any old software but a component of Windows that is almost two decades old! We are going to run Internet Explorer version 4.0 on Windows 8.0. Yes, I am serious! Let’s get to it.
FilmOn LiveTV Updates in the Store
The FilmOn Live TV App has just updated in the Store with extra features and fixes as you can see below. Digital Video Recording (TiVo function) has now been activated in the App, there are a few tweaks of the UI. Search and Navigation improvement is said to said to have taken place, but weContinue reading “FilmOn LiveTV Updates in the Store”
Windows 8 Start Screen Slowly Morphing into Dashboard
A few days back I tweeted a series of tweets informing of more built-in Apps in Windows 8.1RTM sporting the Large Tiles on the Start screen. With the introduction of this feature, the Start Screen is about to become the true Dashboard it was meant to be. The large tiles are so useful that IContinue reading “Windows 8 Start Screen Slowly Morphing into Dashboard”
App Highlight: Newseen–The New Kid on the Block
There’s a new kid on the block rocking the Windows Store at the moment, and it is the Newseen app, an app that is garnering straight 5-Stars in the Store at the moment. Got the hint of this app from a tweet from our buddy @WinObs, and when Richard recommends you’ve gotta check it out.Continue reading “App Highlight: Newseen–The New Kid on the Block”
Yes You Can: Change your Contact’s Profile Pic
Hey, suppose you have this buddy with an obnoxious Profile Picture (no I am not talking of Tom’s pic hehe), a picture you dare not let your mother see; or your wife, you take your pick. How do you maintain contact with such a buddy and still be able to chat with such in public,Continue reading “Yes You Can: Change your Contact’s Profile Pic”
Epson Print and Scan App now in the Store
Seiko Epson Corp. released a new App today into the Store with which you can manage your Epson Scanner/Printer. If your printer is amongst those specified in the description below, go get this freshly minted app. Description Epson Print and Scan delivers an exceptional print and scan experience in the Start screen for your Wi-FiContinue reading “Epson Print and Scan App now in the Store”
Use This iOS 7 Compatibility Chart Before You Upgrade Today
Starting some time today, Apple will be pushing iOS 7 out to the masses. Millions will be upgrading to the new, flat UI. But do they know that not all iOS devices will not be fully compatible (if at all) with the new mobile operating system? Check out this iOS 7 compatibility chart before upgrading.
Play the Nintendo Classic, Paper Dash, on Windows 8
Random Salad Games have been publishing retro games for Windows 8 since the Consumer Preview was available for beta tester. One of their game is the Nintendo classic, Paper Dash. It has a quirky music and 90’s cartoony look to it. I like it. It’s a good time waster. If you have played it before,Continue reading “Play the Nintendo Classic, Paper Dash, on Windows 8”
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