The First Personal Finance App hits the Store! All About the Money is a Personal Finance app to keep track of your Expenses on the Go. The App is one of the first apps to showcase the power of Microsoft Metro. View your expenses in glorious panoramic views. Know where your money is coming fromContinue reading “All About Money Finance App hit the Store”
Taptiles – Xbox Game for Windows
Screenshots Description Find pairs of tiles to complete puzzles in this exciting matching game with a unique twist! When you can’t find a match, just rotate the 3D puzzle to view the other side! Taptiles® includes three game modes, countless puzzles, and Daily Challenges.Dash Mode Clear tiles quickly in Dash mode to earn extra time.Continue reading “Taptiles – Xbox Game for Windows”
First wave of Xbox LIVE games for Windows 8 Revealed!
Microsoft has just revealed the XBox Games that will be available to Windows 8 Devices in the following impressive list: 1. 4 Elements II Special Edition 2. A World of Keflings 3. Adera: Episode 1 4. Adera: Episode 2 5. Adera: Episode 3 6. Angry Birds 7. Angry Birds Space 8. Big Buck Hunter ProContinue reading “First wave of Xbox LIVE games for Windows 8 Revealed!”
WP Marketplace Deals App is in the Store
My apologies I should have informed you about this tool earlier. It has been in the Store now for a number of days. If you are a user of Windows Phone this App is right in your alley. WP Market Deals is exactly what is says, shows you apps dynamics in Windows Phone Marketplace, AppsContinue reading “WP Marketplace Deals App is in the Store”
Buienradar App is in the Store for the Dutch!
For our Dutch friends there’s a gem in the Store. The official Buienradar App just hit the Store! For all Dutch, Buienradar is a household name for Weather news. Great to see an early entry for this utility site in the Store. The following is the declaratives for this App in the Store (Only for Dutch users):Continue reading “Buienradar App is in the Store for the Dutch!”
XBMC Remote+ App is in the Store
For those of you fans of XBMC Media Player you’ve got something juicy in the Store. The XBMC Remote+ App hit the Store yesterday, but due to the whirlwind generated by my Surface Ads post, I wasn’t able to give the store much attention. Anyway, this is something for your HTPC device, you can control XBMC Library from thisContinue reading “XBMC Remote+ App is in the Store”
Dissecting the Microsoft Graffiti Surface Ads
Microsoft started its ads carpet-bombing yesterday by releasing a slew of covert graffiti Ads for its Surface devices. One of the Ads is shown above (borrowed from The Verge), and immediately I saw it a few things jumps to mind, and I have searched the Net and discovered almost everybody missed the subtle messages hiddenContinue reading “Dissecting the Microsoft Graffiti Surface Ads”
The First Sound Recording App is in the Store – Audio Recorder App
Captain’s Log, Stardate…. Lady’s and Gentlemen, we have the first Sound Recorder App in the Store. Actually, the app has been in the Store for 3 days, only I’ve been swamped with work to blog it. Seeing zero rating on it, I guess it’s not yet known to a lot of you. The App isContinue reading “The First Sound Recording App is in the Store – Audio Recorder App”
First HP OEM App in Windows 8 Store: HP Scan and Capture
HP has just joined the OEM queue in the Store with their first App in Windows 8 Store. Just like the name suggests, this is the app to act as your Metro UI to your HP All-In-Ones devices. HP Provides a comprehensive list of compatible devices in their description in the Store as follows: EasilyContinue reading “First HP OEM App in Windows 8 Store: HP Scan and Capture”
Why Microsoft Refuses to Name the Windows 8 User Interface
According to Microsoft, Windows 8 is “a bold reimagining of Windows, from the chipset to the user experience.” This reimagining, then, brings a completely new user interface to Windows 8, an UI that is a complete departure from any previous versions of Windows. And since the first unveiling of Windows 8 and throughout its publicContinue reading “Why Microsoft Refuses to Name the Windows 8 User Interface”
The First Government App: Bay County Tax Collector debutes in the Store
If there is one category that has been missing all the Metro love in Windows 8, that is the Government Category in the Store. At almost 560 apps in the store, it is has been the only Category without a single app. Well, all categories are now fully featured in the Store. Bay County TaxContinue reading “The First Government App: Bay County Tax Collector debutes in the Store”
Periodic Table App is in the Store
Already tweeted this, but I feel I should give a shoutout to this guy’s effort. I am all for anything scientific. I was glad when the TouchMol hit the store way back in the early days of Release Preview. You can count me in Anything to get our kids excited about Science again. TouchMol gives youContinue reading “Periodic Table App is in the Store”
Windows 8 is an Engineering Marvel with Humanity’s Imperfections
Before we start, let’s take the time to not thank Microsoft, but the actual people that made Windows 8 possible. We need to remember that Windows 8 is a product of real people working together, real, brilliant engineers that we should not take for granted. To the leaders, coders, designers, and everyone else in theContinue reading “Windows 8 is an Engineering Marvel with Humanity’s Imperfections”
Windows Outbound Firewall Settings
How To Activate Outbound Firewall Protection in Windows 8
McAkins Start Screen
StartScreen fresh after RTM Install 2012-08-18
McAkins Online 