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[Windows] Get a Metro UI style Start Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8 with Start Menu Reviver
What if, instead of doing away with the Start Menu in Windows 8, Microsoft actually evolved the concept even further? What if they adapted the Start Menu for use with touchscreen devices and those that relied on a mouse? It would probably use some kind of Metro style theme, yet [...]
[Windows 8] Nextgen Reader is an easy and fast way to keep track of your Google Reader updates
With Google staunchly refusing to develop any apps for Windows 8, us Windows 8 users are left without much choice but to use the browser version for all of Google’s services. But Google Reader users wait no more. Nextgen Reader is a brilliant app for using Google Reader on Windows [...]
[Windows 8] Notepad Classic is a Notepad alternative for Windows 8
The lack of of a metro style notepad was noted by many users. Microsoft should have released something, but they never did. The developers of Notepad Classic, took note of this and released and released this app. And this app does everything, that the Microsoft app would have done. [...]
[Windows 8] Read and manage your eTextbooks with Kno Textbooks
For all the students out there, we all do know how costly the textbooks recommended and our biggest help in this case would definitely be E-Textbooks. And Kno Textbooks makes this all easy on Windows 8 now. The great app which has been for iOS and Android, now is on [...]
[Windows 8] Skitch allows you to sketch and make a point (aka communicate) with images
The best part about Windows 8 definitely has to be the touch interface. And though Metro UI helps many apps use this, we see very less apps actually made for this aspect. Skitch as the developers say, a free app designed to take advantage of Microsoft touch interface. Skitch Touch [...]
[Windows 8] Securely manage all your passwords with the official LastPass app for Windows 8
LastPass is a very famous password storage utility. It has for ages, helped us store all our cumbersome passwords across platforms with ease. And now it enters the Windows 8 realms, with hopes of gaining our trust. And is it really worth it? Can we trust this app? That is [...]
[Windows 8] Tasks by Telerik is a to-do list app with advanced features like project management and syncing options
Tasks by Telerik helps you organize your life with precision and manage time with ease. This app by Telerik is great tasks app by the pros in the game. This app promises to be your best friend and help you manage your planning, organizing and monitoring the progress of all [...]
[Windows 8] Create tiles on the Start screen for files, images, websites, games, and more with Pin Anything
Pin Anything, as the name suggests helps you pin anything to your Start screen. From files to Steam games to your favourite website, you can pin anything to your Start screen on your Windows 8 machine (i.e. create a tile for anything on Start screen). And the best part is [...]
[Windows 8] PushBI provides business intelligence for your company at your fingertips
PushBI is a business intelligence tool. Now at this fast paced world, where we have cut throat competition, it is important that we are on the top of our game. Hard work plus the right intelligence would help us achieve this. PushBI an innovative app from the stables of Extended [...]
[Windows 8] Doodling goes high-tech with Didlr
We all have those times when we get bored and we start doodling. Doodling on pen and papers is old school as you can clearly see, with Didlr, doodling is all high-tech now. Didlr now only makes doodling on Windows 8 fun, it also gives a lot more features [...]
[Windows 8] Download YouTube videos with YouTube Downloader MP3/Videos
We all have those times when we want to see our favorite artists perform but there would be no internet connectivity. Or we have a YouTube video we would like to put on our mobile devices to share with someone else. Or a video we would like to watch while [...]
[Windows 8] Official CNN app helps you read all the breaking news
World is changing every moment and keeping track of the world is getting more and more difficult. CNN plans to make this easy and it does a do a good job. CNN helps you stay informed with the latest headlines and original stories from around the globe. And you can [...]
[Windows 8] BallStrike is an augmented reality fitness game that you must try
BallStrike is the coolest app I have right now on my PC. BallStrike is a must for everybody and anybody. This helps you get fit while you are in your room in front of your PC. Too good to be true? I felt so too, but after using this app, [...]
[Windows 8] Use Google instead of Bing with the official Google Search app
Google has become a very integral part of our lives. And in Windows 8, though Google has said that it won’t develop anymore apps, there is the official Google Search app. Now if Google is doing right thing by not developing anymore apps is the subject for another article. As [...]
[Windows 8] Learn to cook great dishes with Everyday Food
Cooking is every geek’s nightmare. And Everyday Food helps us in this quest. With straightforward recipes and accessible ingredients everybody can become a Master Chef. And these recipes are simple to prepare and satisfy everyone. Like the developers say, with Everyday Food, you’ll always get great food — fast.[...]
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Read More »[Windows 8] Explore the world via random photos uploaded by random people using PhotoWhirl
PhotoWhirl allows you to explore the world around you with the help of geotagged photos. This app pulls photos from online services such as Flickr, Instagram, Panoramio, and 500px. This app is really great for people who have just shifted to new places. Or even for photographers looking for inspiration [...]
[Windows 8] Boost your productivity with great multitasking by Toolbox for Windows 8
A major problem which many have complained about Windows 8 is that irrespective of your screen size you can never use more than 2 apps. And Toolbox for Windows 8 has a cure for this problem. It provides 11 tools and you can use 6 of them simultaneously. Though it [...]
[Windows 8] Get great weather updates with Weatherbug
Weatherbug app helps you get great weather updates. It helps you not only to decide when to go for that picnic you have been postponing but also gives you alerts for severe weather so that you can stay out of harm’s way. It has a lot more features than the [...]
[Windows 8] Download and read eBooks with Freda
Freda is an eBook reader app. And the best part about the app is you can download thousands of book which are in open domain for free. It can act like the Calibre/iBook replacement for your Windows 8 machine. A big thing touted in Windows 8 is the amalgamation of [...]
[Windows 8] Extract files from archives (ZIP, 7z, etc.), disk images, and other storage formats with Unpacker
As soon as I installed Windows 8, I found that there was no app for extracting files. A quick search got me in hold of Unpacker. Unpacker is a great program which gets the job done. It allows extracting files from archives, disk images, and other storage format. It [...]
[Windows 8] Cumulo integrates Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box, and Sugarsync into one app
Cumulo allows integrating different cloud services, such as Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box, and SugarSync in a single and unified view. This app is very useful for people who have accounts across many different services. Cumulo is a unique app providing a game changing service.[...]
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Read More »[Windows 8] Fhotoroom makes editing images easy
Fhotoroom an award winning app photo app on Windows Phone. It is a simple yet powerful app which offers a lot of advanced features with an easy to use UI. This app is definitely a must for all those who want to make their photos look great but don’t want [...]
[Windows 8] IM+ is a chat client that supports Gtalk, Facebook, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Skype, and more
IM+ is a popular chatting application and its iteration on Windows 8 is wonderful. One of the main important aspects all new OS’s including Windows 8 has been the social media integration. There is a default app for chatting of course. But IM+ provides a feature rich replacement to the [...]
[Windows 8] View PDF files with Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader definitely is one of the most used PDF reader if not the most. And the desktop version of Adobe Reader is a huge hit because it does its job properly and provides more than asked for. And this leads to great expectations from the app for Windows 8. [...]
[Windows 8] Code Writer makes writing and editing code easy, includes syntax highlighting capabilities
Code Writer is a text and code editor app which is built with the new Metro UI in mind. Coding is one of the main functions for us geeks with our PCs. When Windows 8 showed its Metro UI, I wondered how coding would be on this new interface. Well [...]
[Windows 8] Get free online education with the official Khan Academy app
Khan Academy is known for its great work in the field of free online education. The website has been providing videos on various subjects for a long time and is a favorite among students. Recently Khan Academy launched its official app on Windows 8. The app basically pulls the content [...]
[Windows 8] Stumbling is now more seamless thanks to the new StumbleUpon app
Stumbling now has become more addictive, thanks to the new official app of StumbleUpon on Windows 8. Stumbling was always addictive and a distinct new UI makes using it even more fun. The 10 year old content discovery service has definitely risen new heights with this app.[...]
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Read More »VLC is officially coming to Windows 8
If there’s one application I can’t live without on my computer, it’s VLC. For the rare few of you that don’t already use it on your system, VLC is a highly versatile video player that plays practically everything you throw at it — from HD movies to DVD’s, even YouTube [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] Official Wikipedia app is a must download
Wikipedia. World’s most influential website. #5 most visited website in the internet. And now we have a Windows 8 app of our favorite reference site. The app must definitely be on your download list. Not because the app is awesome. But because it has become a necessity in our [...]
[Windows 8] Metro Commander is a beautiful Modern UI file manager
Metro Commander is a Modern UI file manager that performs almost all basic operations with files. With the launch of Windows 8 many touch users would have definitely felt the necessity for a file manager app with Modern UI, something which Windows 8 should have by default. It performs all [...]
[Windows 8] Skype app on Windows Store proves appearances can be deceptive
Skype is an integral part of our online lives. A lot of discussions and interactions online get done on Skype. Right from discussing the next big important deal with your client abroad, to a simple chat with your loved ones back in home, Skype has been pivotal. Skype has always [...]
[Windows 8] News Bento is a beautiful news reader that syncs with Google Reader
I love reading, and I know a lot of people do too. The internet is such a great way to find great articles to read, and that’s where dedicated news readers come in. These applications allow people to aggregate all of their favorites sites and read articles in one app, [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] Official Evernote app brings uncluttered notetaking to Windows 8
When people think of note-taking, there is always one service that people always think of — Evernote. Evernote is usually regarded as the best in its class, and it has reason to be. With apps spread over every platform, from OS X to Windows to even the now less [...]
[Windows] Split large files into smaller pieces with inSplitter Files
There are a lot of programs out there that can split files into smaller, more manageable pieces. However, one of the easiest ones I have used in a long time is inSplitter Files. This program can easily split big files and allows you to rejoin them without having to [...]
[Windows] Identify dead pixels on your laptop or desktop monitors with Dead Pixel Checker
Ever wanted to check your monitor for dead pixels? Well, you can with Dead Pixel Checker. This is an extremely small Windows program that will help you spot all of the dead pixels on your screen, or lack thereof if you suspect a dead pixel and aren’t sure.[...]