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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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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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, 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 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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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...]
