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How to automatically go to Windows 8 desktop (skip Start/Metro screen) on Windows boot [Guide]
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Windows 8 has a new ‘Start’ screen (also referred to as Metro UI). If you ever want to access the traditional Windows desktop, you need to click on/tap a tile at this Start screen which takes you to the desktop. Whenever turning on or booting Windows 8, Windows 8 opens [...]
Read More »How to open/run regedit (Registry Editor) in Windows 8 [Guide]
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After relying on the search box in Windows 7 to launch programs for so long, I was baffled with how to work Windows 8. More specifically, how the hell do I launch regedit without a proper start menu? I sat there thinking (for approximately five seconds) when it hit me: [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 19, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- DiskSavvy: analyze disk usage with nice charts
- DiskCheckup: be warned! Check the SMART data on your hard drives to check for possible failures
- Kindle: read your ebooks from the comfort of your Windows 8 computer or tablet
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 18, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- JDiskReport: generate beautiful disk usage reports
- SnippingTool++: like Windows’ Snipping Tool, but better
- NBCNews: get all of the latest news and headlines on your start screen
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Read More »Lenovo: Windows 8 Pro tablets will sell for $500-$700, Windows RT tablets will be “$200-$300 less”
Despite rumors that Microsoft will sell its Windows RT Surface for US$199 and price the other Windows 8 Pro Surface around the same as current ultrabooks, pricing on the much-anticipated Windows 8-powered tablets have eluded us for the most part. Enter David Schmoock, Senior Vice President of Lenovo North America.[...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 17, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- WeatherBug: a beautiful
MetroWindows 8-style weather app - Qsel: A nice-looking program launcher
- Clover: get amazing, Chrome-like tabs in Windows Explorer
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 16, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Wikipedia: a beautiful, official Wikipedia app
- XnConvert: a batch image processor
- CherryPlayer: play and stream music and videos
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Read More »Microsoft bans the use of ‘Metro’ in apps on Windows 8 Store
As reported earlier, Microsoft is facing a challenge by European retailer Metro AG over Microsoft’s use of the name ‘Metro’ in Windows 8 branding. As such, Microsoft is looking to eliminate the use of the name ‘Metro’. At first it appeared as if Microsoft would limit the eradication of ‘Metro’ [...]
Read More »Final version of Windows 8 now available for download through MSDN and TechNet
Dying for a taste of Windows 8? Windows 8 Previews not cutting it for you? Well wait no longer… if you have access to MSDN and/or TechNet.
Microsoft has released Windows 8 RTM (Release-To-Manufacturing) to MSDN and TechNet subscribers; this is the version of [...]
Read More »Evolution of Windows from Windows 1 to Windows 8, in pictures
Windows is the bane and backbone of modern day computing society. For better (Linux) or for worse (Mac), the world would be a completely different place if Windows was never born. Initially outed as Windows 1, Windows of the old age is nothing like Windows now. Indeed, I’m sure the [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 15, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- ChrisPC Free Video Converter: convert video and audio files
- Kiwi Monitor: monitor your
kiwissystem - BrowserBackup Pro: back up your browser profile
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Read More »New Adobe Flash bug allows hackers to take over your computer, update Flash to v11.3.300.271 to be safe
Adobe has released an out of the blue security bulletin stating a bug in Adobe Flash is being exploited by hackers and could potentially allow attackers to take over computers. The attack vector is malicious Microsoft Word documents that exploit the ActiveX version of Flash Player in Internet Explorer on [...]
Read More »Microsoft Windows RT Surface tablet will be sold for $199, according to a rumor
We know Windows 8, Windows RT, and Microsoft Surface tablets will be released on October 26. What has been eluding us is pricing for the Surface tabs, and pricing is critical to the success of these tabs. With the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire dominating the sub-$200 market and the [...]
Read More »Microsoft announces Windows RT partners ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung
Microsoft’s Windows RT is a lean version of Windows 8 designed to run on ARM based processors and which will not be sold as a standalone item (i.e. you can’t buy Windows RT in a retail store or online — you need to purchase a tablet to get it). Earlier [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 14, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- ClipSync: sync your clipboard to and from your Android device
- Image Resize Guide Lite: resize images
- PNG Gauntlet: crush PNGs to the smallest size possible
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 13, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- TabExplorer: add tabs to Windows Explorer
- LojiklSweep: back up pretty much anything
- Instagram Downloader: download photos from any public Instagram account
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 12, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- PhotoDemon: a high speed, open-source image processor
- SlowView: an archaic but useful image viewer
- FastStone Image Viewer: an eerily similar image viewer
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 11, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- YAPM: a more powerful Windows Task Manager with built-in network monitoring
- MRU-Blaster: destroy most recently used lists
- ACDSee Free: the new Free version of ACDSee, a photo viewer
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 10, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- HibernateOnPowerFail: make your computer hibernate upon power failure
- Picturethrill: automatically download and set wallpapers from Bing, NASA, and more
- Photoscape: yet another free photo editing program
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Read More »Microsoft is renaming Metro UI in Windows 8 to just ‘Windows 8′
Since it hit the airwaves, Microsoft has been touting its new ‘Metro UI’ for Windows 8. Microsoft still intends to keep this new user interface… but with a different name.
Last week an internal Microsoft memo was leaked which said “discussions with an important European partner” forced Microsoft to “discontinue [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 9, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- EULAyzer: examine license agreements with ease
- MusicBee: a powerful music management program
- Dashlane: smart and secure password manager
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 8, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- File Arranger: automatically sort files
- Sleepwalker: turning off your computer was never easier
- Drive-Thru: manage drive security
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 7, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- MultiLoader: download multiple videos at once
- SubiT: download subtitles from context menu
- Quick Clean: clean up junk files
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Read More »Windows 8 may not let users boot past Metro to desktop
Windows 8 has two interfaces, Metro UI and the traditional desktop. Many people don’t like Metro and hence opt to use the desktop interface for Windows 8. Until now, Microsoft has had a setting in Windows 8 that allowed users to go straight to the desktop when booting their PCs. [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [August 6, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Freemake Video Converter: convert and download video
- Auto Sensitivity: change mouse sensitivity per mouse
- Intel Processor Identification Utility: identify your Intel processor
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 5, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Auto Power Switch: turn off/hibernate/close apps at scheduled times
- To-Do DeskList: manage and sync tasks and reminders
- Extended Clipboard: a better clipboard manager
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 4, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- rSpeakers: stream your computer’s audio to your phone
- Shapeshifter: a unique clipboard manager
- Time Zone Master: a clock… but more!
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 3, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- KeyboardLock: turn off your keyboard. Great for those with pets or small children!
- DimScreen: dim your computer screen
- DeskLock: lock your desktop icons
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 2, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- FlicFlac: a powerful media converter
- StrokePlus: add mouse-based gestures to your computer
- Songbird: an iTunes replacement for those without iPhones/iPads/iPods
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Read More »Windows software of the day [August 1, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Desktop Background Tuner: use multiple photo folders as backgrounds
- Smart PC Locker Pro: disable task manager, portable media, and more when you walk away from your computer
- InstallGuard: prevent software from installing itself
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Read More »Window software of the day [July 31, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Framecaster: manage and upload videos to the web
- Webcam Effects: Add tons of goofy effects to your webcam image
- AltMove: manipulate windows with keyboard+mouse combos
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 30, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Expat Shield: get a UK VPN and watch all the Olympics you want
- Immersive Explorer: a Metro-style file browser
- Scan2PDF: scan documents… to PDFs!
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 29, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Syd: create electronic music
- mp3DirectCut: manipulate MP3 files losslessly!
- Free Screen Capturer: capture screenshots and screencasts
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Read More »Blizzard Entertainment chimes in on the “Windows 8 is a catastrophe” bandwagon, says it is “not awesome for Blizzard either”
You know that Gabe Newell “Windows 8 is a catastrophe” outburst dotTech posted about earlier? Yeah, well, Blizzard Entertainment, the company that brings us gaming titles such as World of Warcraft, Diablo III, and Starcraft 2, just liked it.
Blizzard Entertainment’s Executive Vice President of Game Design [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [July 28, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- OpenPuff: professional-quality steganography
- Free Viewer: view dozens upon dozens of file formats
- StartupSelector: select various combinations of startup programs
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