We’ve been talking a lot about Windows Blue lately, trying to figure out what kind of changes it would bring. In the last few weeks the codename Windows Blue has fallen away in favor of Windows 8.1. Microsoft has now come forward to confirm that Windows 8.1 will be the official designation of the upgrade [...]
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While there is not going to be any option introduced to remove the Metro interface that has caused so much controversy, it appears that Microsoft is willing to compromise somewhat with their detractors in the upcoming Blue update. A Russian site has revealed some bits of code they came across that seem to say it [...]
Just the other day there was some speculation about what Windows Blue would be bringing to the table as far as new features and now we have solid evidence. The guys over at Winforum came up with some leaked screenshots from a fairly early build of the impending update that show off a few pleasant [...]
While I can’t say there has been anything keeping me from enjoying the Windows 8 experience, it is simple enough to see why some people are put off. The complete change of aesthetics makes sense for the interface unification strategy they’re working on right now. That doesn’t change the fact that there are a few [...]
If you’re one of the many people who have now got their own Windows RT tablet, chances are good that you’re wondering how to make the most use out of it. While Windows is still fairly easy to understand, very few people associate touchscreens with its use and there are definitely a few differences between [...]
It appears that Valve, owners of the most popular gaming platform to have hit the PC market thus far, has decided it’s time to expand. They will be releasing their own console before the end of next year. The “Steam Box” as it is colloquially referred to is basically going to be a PC built [...]
Given the nature of this site, it’s probably not hard to guess that I’m both a fan of Windows 8 and a regular user. It’s been months since Windows 7 felt entirely natural to me, given the extent of my interaction with the Previews and RTM build. As such, I’ve probably run into a lot [...]
It isn’t hard to find a litany of reasons why people feel that Windows 8 is doomed to fail. Most of the more rational ones tend to revolve around the idea that the Metro interface is too closed down for it to appeal to business customers. That’s a fair point and one that Microsoft is [...]
Some time ago, Valve’s Gabe Newell went on record stating that Windows 8 was “a catastrophe for everybody in the PC space”. Since then, his company has been pushing toward wider compatibility with Linux as an alternative in case Windows support needs to be dropped. At the same time this was happening, much was made [...]
We all know by now that the Windows 8 Modern Interface (formerly Metro) is by far the biggest impediment to its adoption. It’s a new way to get around and as such there is a small learning curve. If you know what to do to accomplish what you’re looking for, though, things get a lot [...]
