Windows 8 HealthVault: A platform for essential medical data
The new application of Windows 8 called HealthVault was recently launched by Microsoft. This app of windows 8 is unique because it serves like a personal health record. The brief version of Health Vault can be viewed by using your laptops or tablets. It is amazing to know what this application allows you to do. The HealthVault has data which features about vital signs like blood pressure, what should be your cholesterol level, healthy diet information and information about BMI. It also … [Read More...]
Microsoft to Offer Full Upgrades to Windows 8 Only from Windows 7
It has just been 3 years since Windows 7 was released and now Microsoft is on the verge of launching the new version s of Windows i.e. Windows 8. Microsoft has informed its partners about the release of their new product but official launch is expected around October this year. Not all PCs using Windows will be eligible for upgrade to Windows 8 and only those using Windows 7 can be upgraded. So if you want to try Microsoft’s latest product then grab a copy of Windows 7 for now. Those … [Read More...]
Report: HTC Will Not Launch Windows 8 Tablets
If you’re an HTC fan, you’re in for a bit of a disappointment. According to a new report, HTC will not be launching Windows 8 tablets as Microsoft has not included it in the Windows 8 project. Things have not really been working out for the Taiwan-based company. It had recently cut its sales target for the second quarter by around 13 percent. Also, its shares are currently trading at a 2-year low. And now it has nothing to look forward to, atleast in terms of Microsoft’s upcoming … [Read More...]
Latest Windows 8 Posts
Easy ways to run Windows 8 apps with ModernMix on desktop
Microsoft has played a tough competition with all mobile phone giants by creating applications that can be used in personal computers running on Windows 8 Operating system. These apps were originally meant to be used and run on the start screen of the OS in full screen mode. Users have the privilege to snap the apps to the side of the home screen though they are applied and limited to the start … [Read More...]
Growth analysis of Windows 8
Windows 8 is a new operating system introduced by Microsoft and it has made a small gain in percentage wherein it was 2.26 percent in January. However, still it is at 4th place when considered of its usage amongst clients. The top three positions are still occupied by the giants Windows 7, windows XP and Windows Vista respectively. Windows 8 started with a percentage count of 1.09 percentages … [Read More...]
Mozilla releases Metro-enabled Firefox for Windows 8
Software maker Mozilla recently announced the launch of Metro-enabled Firefox browser for Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system. With the release of the new version, Firefox has joined the likes of Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) that comes with Windows 8; and Google Chrome that released its stable Metro-enabled version in late 2012. Internet Explorer 10 was the first instance of a exclusive … [Read More...]
Windows Blue upgrades will perk up Windows 8 at a faster speed
Windows 8 is one of the best inventions of this century. It has introduced a new side of technology with touch friendly shell and user interface based on Microsoft’s "metro" design language featuring a new start screen with a grid of dynamically updating tiles that represent application but this is no where when experts have took a sigh of relief. Windows core experience team has started a … [Read More...]
Winzip for Windows 8
Windows 8 is launched recently and after that a host of applications has been designed and developed for the all new OS. Among other apps a common app used in Windows XP and Windows 7 is Winzip and Winrar. Winzip has launched a new version for Windows 8 (and RT). This app is capable app and will allow you to open existing ZIP and ZIPX archives or create new ones, then makes it available to be … [Read More...]
New Apps Coming to Windows 8 Everyday
With the launch of Windows 8 OS by Microsoft Corporation, a new stream of apps is coming in the market. So now the Windows user who have upgraded to Windows8 need not make do with old apps designed for older operating systems. All these wonderful apps are available in the Windows store to cater to your needs and you can choose from them based on your needs and ratings given by user. You can … [Read More...]
What Makes The Windows Phone The Best For Gaming?
Many mobile phone manufacturers have begun to pay attention to the gaming market now as a way to build support from a previously untapped base of potential consumers. It's not difficult to understand why since by and large gamers are surer of what they want out of a phone and where they can find it. Many phones come packaged with some form of App store nowadays, making hundreds, if not … [Read More...]
Windows 8 will cost $120 After Jan 31st
Microsoft rolled out Windows 8 this autumn costing $39.99 for Windows 7, XP or Vista users, but prices will go up in February. With promotional offer ending on Jan 31, anyone with older version of widows will have to pay $ 119.99 for the Windows 8 basic edition, while you have to shell out more for the pro edition of Windows 8. By giving such deadline to its users who are refraining them from … [Read More...]
Asus unveils VivoTab Smart & Transformer Book
It seems that Asus is creating waves with tech-geeks as they unveiled their much-hyped Transformer Book at the recently held CES 2013. Thus, Transformer Aio is not the only hybrid product that has caught the eye of the critics as Transformer Book is receiving overwhelming response from the people. Transformer Book screen also acts as a Tablet and henceforth can be detached from the system and used … [Read More...]
MarkedUp Releases Analytics For Windows 8 Phone
MarkedUp has released Analytics for devices running Windows 8. But it is expected that the company soon will launch other mobiles’ version and desktop version of its analytics. MarkedUp CEO Aaron Stannard stated the reason behind their move to release Windows 8 phone version of analytics. He said that there existed a huge vacuum in the application programs (apps) market for premium … [Read More...]
Microsoft Windows 8 – 5 Best New Features
Windows 8 features The world famous Microsoft set a new revolution with Windows 8. It is a new release of Windows’s Operating System. The OS hit the market on August 1, 2012. It is available for purchase from Oct 26. Microsoft, with this move expects gaining an upper hand over rivals like Mac and Linux. Preceded by Windows 7, Windows 8 comes with exciting new features. Main features: … [Read More...]
Dell Earning Disappoints: Makes Pitch For $649 Windows 8 Tabs At Biz
Dell reported worse than expected earnings. After it announced quarterly results, the company's executives made a point for introducing Microsoft's new operating system Windows 8 to its machines. The company's earnings have declined by more than US $300 millions, according to the report made public today. The company doesn't appear to perform very well financially. In the quarterly report … [Read More...]
First Windows 8 & RT Fixes Coming On Tuesday
As we all know that it has not been a long time in fact a month, when windows 8 and windows RT powered surface tablet was launched. However, it has already been warned and announced by Microsoft that the new generation operating system is consisted of critical security vulnerabilities for which the patches are ready and will be coming on the following Tuesday. Windows 8 is affected due to the … [Read More...]
Sony Reveals Hybrid Ultrabook And Windows 8 Tabs
Sony has decided and announced to launch its several new products in the US market including its fast hybrid outlook and mobile tabletop PC. The new release contains several other new Vaio notebooks and T series ultra book. The Tap 20 is called as a family tabletop PC, which has been designed particularly to avail the benefit of windows 8. The size of the screen is 20 inches. You will be … [Read More...]
HP Announces Four Windows 8 Based All-In-One PCs
As the official release date for Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system is drawing nearer, computer giant HP has come up with four new all-in-one personal computers. Two of the four new HP Windows 8 OS-based computers, the Envy 23 and Envy 20 TouchSmart, add to the computer maker’s acclaimed Envy line of machines; while the two other computers are SpectreONE and HP Pavilion. The HP Envy … [Read More...]
Angry Birds, Angry Birds Space And Fruit Ninja Coming To Windows 8
Well known games from Rovio Entertainment - "Angry Birds" and "Angry Birds Space" - will be obtainable for Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 8 operating system when it hit markets on 26th of the coming month. In addition, Rovio Entertainment declared the initial wave of Xbox games for its much anticipated Windows 8 operating system. The popular game "Fruit Ninja" from Halfbrick Studios is the … [Read More...]
Expect Acer Windows Phone 8 Devices To Hit Markets By Late 2013
Acer has not really been a key player in the cellular phone sector. So it comes as no shocker that the tech giant will be rolling out its personal edition of Windows Phone 8 by the last half of the coming year. During the Windows Phone Conference, all key smartphone original equipment manufacturers such as Samsung, Nokia, HTC etc. will be amongst the first to get new Windows Phone 8 phones to … [Read More...]
Windows Phone 8 Will Have Support for Memory Card and Screenshot Capabilities
Without bursting any info regarding Windows Phone 8 at its partner conference during the last week, software giant Microsoft did treat associates to a deeper dive into biz traits of the forthcoming smartphone platform. Thom Gruhler, the company's new corporate vice president of Windows Phone Marketing, supervised a guided tour of Windows 8 during an address at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner … [Read More...]
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Upgraded Office for Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS
Microsoft is ready to launch the next version of Office software that works with Windows 8 powered devices. Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s chief executive officer said that the upgraded Office will offer unparalleled productivity and flexibility. It will be loaded with social and cloud features making your task a bit easier. The cloud feature will offer utmost performance when harmonized with … [Read More...]
Windows 8 May Not be Sold Solo
Windows 8, the next version of Microsoft’s popular computer operating system, may not be available solo, according to Microsoft insiders Mary Jo Foley and Paul Thurrott. Mary Jo Foley and Paul Thurrott claim that they have information that the Redmond firm will not sell full retail copies of Windows 8 operating system. In other words, users will not have the option to purchase a full retail … [Read More...]
Microsoft Windows 8 could well be the Cheapest Windows Version
Microsoft is prepared to bring a cheap and a simplified upgrade process. The company has kept the same price and the same version for upgrading Windows XP, Vista and 7. A digital download of Windows 8 Pro upgrade has been priced at $39.99. It’s something like five times cheaper than the retail price of the Windows 7 Professional upgrade. Microsoft’s another surprise is a System Builder Kit … [Read More...]
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Microsoft Windows 8: Steps to Bypass Metro and Boot Directly to the Desktop Interface
If you are looking for a system that can perform tasks much faster before you think, then go for Microsoft Windows 8. As said by the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the company has replaced the Start Menu with Metro. When you start Windows 8, a lock screen appears which you have to open before entering your credentials. After that, you need to dismiss the Metro interface if you want to access the … [Read More...]
PointGrab to Bring Gesture Recognition to Windows 8
Meet the Microsoft’s new friend, the Israeli start-up PointGrab, having around 90% of the 2D gesture recognition software market. All giant companies like Lenovo, Fujitsu, Acer, Toshiba, Asus and Haier, etc. devices use PointGrab’s software. Now the company is preparing for the release of Windows 8, which features its OEM-only software. PointGrab’s software enables users to act with … [Read More...]
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Microsoft Shows Off Windows 8 File History Feature
Microsoft is very excited to unleash the flagship operating system, Windows 8, which is expected to launch in October this year. The company is highlighting the features of the upcoming OS subsequent to the announcement. Microsoft denotes the newest features as “File History.” After so much hype, it will be fair to say that everyone is waiting to know about more features of this OS. Windows … [Read More...]
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Windows 8 PCs to Arrive in the Market in October
Computers with the next version of the Windows operating system, Windows 8, will be on sale in October this year. The announcement was made by Microsoft in Toronto, but a specific sales date was not announced. According to most of the analysts, the Windows 8 PCs will be available in the market during the holiday period so that more and more customers could go for it. Those customers and … [Read More...]
Windows Phone 8 vs. Jelly Bean vs. iOS 6: Which one comes out on top?
iOS 6 and Jelly Bean still ahead of the Windows Phone 8 Apple introduced iOS 6 at WWDC, after that Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone 8, and later on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was released at the Google I/O event. To stay in the competitive mobile market, Microsoft is trying to rebuild the mobile platform. In order to understand these leading OSes, why not compare them? Here’s what we have come … [Read More...]
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Microsoft Windows 8 Upgrade: Things you need to know
Now upgrade your system to Windows 8 Pro. Doesn’t it buzz great? Microsoft has announced pricing and additional details on programs, which allow upgrade your systems to Windows 8 Pro. The software giant is trying to introduce innumerable upgrade options very soon. Here are some useful details: Upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 8 Windows 7 allows upgrading your system to Windows 8 Pro … [Read More...]
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Windows 8 Pro Upgrade available for $39.99 from Microsoft
Microsoft has announced that Windows 8 Pro would be available to the users for $39.99 as the part of the promotional scheme. This would be available to the users till January 2013 in 131 different markets. The good news is that the offer will not only be available for the users who have Windows 7 running on their PCs but for those also who have Windows XP and Vista on their PC. Microsoft has … [Read More...]
Microsoft to Offer Full Upgrades to Windows 8 Only from Windows 7
It has just been 3 years since Windows 7 was released and now Microsoft is on the verge of launching the new version s of Windows i.e. Windows 8. Microsoft has informed its partners about the release of their new product but official launch is expected around October this year. Not all PCs using Windows will be eligible for upgrade to Windows 8 and only those using Windows 7 can be upgraded. So … [Read More...]
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Installing XenServer Tools on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2010 VMs
Installing virtualization tools in a virtual machine (VM) is a fine idea, needless of the hypervisor or VM operating system. Within these devices one will find virtualization-boosted network drivers, disk controller drivers and a management agent planned give superior integration with the operating system or hypervisor. The agent in return gives heartbeat feedback and performance response to the … [Read More...]
