Just about this time yesterday I was reporting the appearance of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app in the store, well the list of Reference apps is now completed with this début of the Encyclopedia Britannica app. The App comes at a size of 23mb. The free version only gives you access to the Top 100 Topics withContinue reading “Encyclopedia Britannica App drops into the Store”
Joining & Troubleshooting Homegroup in Windows 8
This post was prompted by a fellow having issues with his Homegroup settings in Windows 8. I hope it helps you overcome your issues too. 1. Right-click your Network Icon via the Taskbar 2. 3. 4. 5. After successful setup and joining of you Homegroup on all clients on your network, confirm you can seeContinue reading “Joining & Troubleshooting Homegroup in Windows 8”
Enable All Apps – Windows Store Localizations
Windows 8 Store just like any other App stores has apps in various languages and localizations. When you install Windows in international language, Windows defaults to your country or regional settings. This is what we call Localization. This can be an advantage or a disadvantage depending on who is looking at it. A person whoContinue reading “Enable All Apps – Windows Store Localizations”
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary App Just hits the Store
Well, my much beloved Dictionary App from Dictionary.com just got a competition in the Windows 8 Store. The much respected Merriam-Webster Dictionary app just joined the club for the erudite amongst us. The bookworm in me leaps for joy. Another reference material, the more the better right? The App brings in-house standard word definition ofContinue reading “The Merriam-Webster Dictionary App Just hits the Store”
TweeTRO Twitter App Updates in the Store
The much appraised TweeTRO Twitter client has just been updated in the Windows 8 Store bringing the much anticipated updates and stability improvements! The feature updates we’ve been asking for includes Auto-Refresh of personal columns apart from the Timeline column auto-refresh that was brought by the last update to the app. The picture above shows detailedContinue reading “TweeTRO Twitter App Updates in the Store”
The Windows 8 Store is Ready for RTM – [Updated]
Microsoft is overhauling the Store in preparation for the RTM of Windows 8. Last week, the Store peaked at 322 total applications, as of yesterday, the number has dropped to 269 total apps visible to users. My analysis is showing that the Apps that debuted, but are now invisible are possibly the apps that willContinue reading “The Windows 8 Store is Ready for RTM – [Updated]”
What is a “Post-PC” Era? – A figment of Imagination
Posted this reaction on “The Verge” in reaction to the stupid notion of “Post-PC era”, a term that seemed to have caught on these days: “Post-PC Era”, it’s just a fad thing that Tech Bloggers latch on to, just like the DoA thing. I think the Tech blogger have all lost touch with reality because they don’tContinue reading “What is a “Post-PC” Era? – A figment of Imagination”
Happy 4th of July!
From all of us here at Techtronica, we’d like to wish you a safe, blessed and happy 4th of July! We’d also like to extend a large thank you to our troops and those serving in the armed forces. “All Gave Some. Some Gave All”
Apple vs. HTC: Patent Violation!
The U.S. International Trade Commission has denied a ban on HTC products that was requested by Apple. As we have previously reported, this is not the first, second, or third time Apple has made a lawsuit over patents that Apple has rights to over rival devices. In 2011 we reported that Apple won an importContinue reading “Apple vs. HTC: Patent Violation!”
Rumortronica: iPhone 5 & iOS 6
The iPhone 5 is slowly becoming one of the more talked about things on the tech grid. From iOS 6 we can already learn a lot about what the new iPhone may have in store. Rumors speculate that the iPhone 5 may be released as soon as September but with many features we’ll just waitContinue reading “Rumortronica: iPhone 5 & iOS 6”
Bible Pronto App now available in Windows 8 Store
So there I was thinking I was completed by the availability of OliveTree Bible App in the store. Combined with the YouVersion Bible App you would have thought it couldn’t get better than this, in drops the Bible Pronto app to add another dimension to the Bible experience on the Windows 8 Metro platform. Bible Pronto allowsContinue reading “Bible Pronto App now available in Windows 8 Store”
False Start: CNN & Fox News on HealthCare Ruling
Thursday afternoon was a very hectic day for all national news networks because of the HealthCare decision that was set to be made by the supreme court. As I was sitting in a conference Thursday my phone vibrated alerting me that HealthCare *had* been passed. Before this alert I got an audio clip sent toContinue reading “False Start: CNN & Fox News on HealthCare Ruling”
ASUS WebStorage App Also In The Store
Just 10 hours ago, I mentioned the very first OEM App in the Windows 8 Store from ASUS. That is, the ASUS World Clock App. Now they’ve just released the next app, the ASUS WebStorage App. For those that doesn’t know, WebStorage is an Add-on service of ASUS comparable to SkyDrive that the company is making available to itsContinue reading “ASUS WebStorage App Also In The Store”
Visual Studio Express 2012 RC Desktop App is in the Store
Well, we knew it was a question of time, now it has happened. Microsoft is promoting Visual Studio Express 2012 as general hobbyists platform to develop Metro and Desktop Apps, and where is the best place to do that? Of course in its own Windows 8 Store. The store guarantees easy visibility and accessibility, thereforeContinue reading “Visual Studio Express 2012 RC Desktop App is in the Store”
Leadership Unplugged: A CNN Experience
Throughout the week of June 24th I had the privilege of interacting with 75 students in the state of Georgia which represent some of the finest leaders in the state’s high schools. “Leadership Unplugged: A CNN Experience is a 21st Century Leaders Program for high school Juniors and Seniors in partnership with CNN.” This program is identified asContinue reading “Leadership Unplugged: A CNN Experience”
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