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An Introduction to Metro Style Apps

Windows 8 Start Screen

Windows 8 provides a platform to create a new generation of full-screen apps that are based on modern web standards and provide an immersive experience. These Metro style apps are tailored to users' needs and to the device they run on. Read More »

Disable Metro Interface and Enable Start Menu in Windows 8

Windows 8 introduces sweeping changes in the Windows user interface. If you feel uncomfortable with the new user interface, you can disable most of the new features in Windows 8. Read More »

A Sneak Peak at New Windows 8 Security Features

Windows_defender

Security has always been a challenge to Microsoft. Being the most used Operating System; Windows also holds the position of being the most targeted Operating System. With Vista and Windows 7, Microsoft had done an excellent job in improving the system security by adding features such as the UAC, Windows Defender, Bit locker drive encryption etc. Now they have gone one step further to improve upon the existing features and have added new ones. Here are some of the major security improvements in Windows 8. Read More »

Touch Me! Microsoft gets ready for BUILD

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Microsoft reveals the next version of its operating system tomorrow at //build/. Here is a background on Windows 8 and some unanswered questions. Read More »

Ribbonized Explorer in Windows 8 is Good News [Editorial]

The news that Windows 8 Explorer will feature a Ribbon interface has been met with overwhelming negativity. However, the Ribbon UI helps Windows stay true to its tradition by enhancing both functionality and flexibility.. Read More »