Did you realize the Start Screen Thumbnail is alive? The thumbnail elements are color representation of your Start Screen tiles. Just another little thing that brings a smile to your face as you realize Microsoft wasn’t lying when they said they touched every hook of the OS. The thumbnail changes dynamically to represent firstContinue reading “The Windows 8 Start Screen Thumbnail is Alive!!!”
Dutch Train Schedule App “Trein” debut in the Store
If you are a Dutch person and you regularly take the public transport, this App is for your. Mr. M. Post did a good job showing up-to-date information about Train Departures and Arrivals. You can define your favourite routes and schedules. The App uses Location information to show you the nearest Train station. What moreContinue reading “Dutch Train Schedule App “Trein” debut in the Store”
sMedio TrueLink+ drops into the Store
(Something went wrong with the original post, it was published empty, so here is a recap.) Those of you that know this app know that it is the Mediacenter replacement we are all waiting for. Since Microsoft refused to port Mediacenter to Metro, we’ve been looking for another champion that will power our DLNA world. Well, TrueLink+ isContinue reading “sMedio TrueLink+ drops into the Store”
StarChart and Amazon Metro Updated in the Store
StarChart and Amazon updates are in the store. Amazon changed the name from Amazon Best to Amazon Metro for Windows.
The New FlipToast is now Available in #Win8 Store
The integrated Social-media App FlipToast has made it into the store. FlipToast if you remember is the official first Indy Twitter/Facebook app in the store (after the MS people app; duh) for the Consumer Preview timeframe. The App has now returned for Windows 8 Release Preview sporting a new GUI, and muscle to boost. You can still connectContinue reading “The New FlipToast is now Available in #Win8 Store”
WordSearch is now Available in the #Win8 Store
Microsoft has just published four more applications in the Windows Store, WordSearch and 3 others, bringing the total app count in the store to 236. The apps are getting too numerous now to mention one by one, and most are foreign languages anyway. They don’t lend themselves to easy description. Only the most popular willContinue reading “WordSearch is now Available in the #Win8 Store”
#Win8 Store Update: 22 New Apps Available In The Store
Microsoft released 22 new Metro Apps in the store, bringing the total available apps to 232. There are just too many to mention individually, so find what interest you in the picture above. Most worth of course is the first Desktop App in the Store: Office2010. I blogged about it here somewhere. Another one isContinue reading “#Win8 Store Update: 22 New Apps Available In The Store”
#Win8 App Alert: Office2010 Desktop App debut in Store
We knew this was coming, and Microsoft didn’t take long to make it happen. The first Desktop App has appeared in the Store, and it is Microsoft Office 2010! Yes, you can find it under Productivity Category. Go check it out and install it if you must. But Microsoft, you promised us Office15 Preview in June,Continue reading “#Win8 App Alert: Office2010 Desktop App debut in Store”
Tune-In App updates in Windows 8 Store
[Update: 2012-12-12 – You might want to check this App out if you are having the issues with TuneIn! [Update: 2012-09-22] Good News! Tune-In is back in the Store, and it is this time around stable the whole time! Keeping fingers crossed here! The app has grown in size and TuneIn claimed they’ve fixed appContinue reading “Tune-In App updates in Windows 8 Store”
First Win8 Alarm App: KoAlarm – #Win8
The first Windows 8 Alarm App KoAlarm debuts in the store. The App looks polished, but basic. Just to say, it gets the job done. You can chose to be alarmed by time of day or weekly, you can also choose the Countdown timer function. There are 6 Alarms or Timers to choose from. ThisContinue reading “First Win8 Alarm App: KoAlarm – #Win8”
Installation Guide for Windows 8 Release Preview
This is the moment you have all been waiting for, folks! Windows 8 Release preview is here, and you can download it now. Installation Guide I recommend installing the release preview directly from within Windows, if possible. I recommend you do this even if you plan to do a clean install. Running the setup programContinue reading “Installation Guide for Windows 8 Release Preview”
Windows 8 Release Preview is Coming Today!
Windows 8 Release Preview has now been released! Check out our installation guide! Get ready everyone. Windows 8 release preview will debut sometimes today, according to a report by Neowin. We will have more on that and a download link when it is available.
Fruit Ninja – Xbox Game for Windows
Screenshots Description Slice across the screen to deliciously slash and splatter fruit like a true ninja warrior. Be careful of bombs – they are explosive to touch and will put a swift end to your juicy adventure! Fruit Ninja features Classic, Zen and the amazing Arcade mode! Your success will also please the wise ninjaContinue reading “Fruit Ninja – Xbox Game for Windows”
Happy Memorial Day
On behalf of all of us here at Techtronica, we hope you and you’re families have a fantastic Memorial Day! A very special thank you to those of you who are currently serving our country and to those of you who gave all. All Gave Some, Some Gave All Have a safe and blessed MemorialContinue reading “Happy Memorial Day”
Oppy shares its own Shadow
Oppy shares its own Shadow NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity shared this emotive picture of itself in the Endeavour Crater. These die-hard robots don’t know of giving up, even limping along, with amputated legs, they still manage to serve humanity faithfully. Well done Oppy. More grease to your elbow, or shall I say, to your joints.Continue reading “Oppy shares its own Shadow”
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