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Shuffle Party for Windows 8 has just received an update, so adopters of Microsoft’s new operating system should now experience not only enhanced performance, but also faster loading times.
This new build now fixes an issue with the cloud storage option, so your saved game should basically move across devices t... |
20 May 2013
22:11 GMT |
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System Essentials has received a new version on Windows 8 today, as the developers behind the app introduced several essential bug fixes and performance improvements. While the release notes published in the Store don’t provide too many details on this new build, they do mention that optimized and repaired cod... |
20 May 2013
21:41 GMT |
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Tech giant Microsoft has recently released the so-called New Zealand Landscapes: One Tree Hill theme that brings a total of 19 high-resolution wallpapers on computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8.
The theme is obviously offered free of charge and can be installed on both 32- and 64-bit versions of the two newest W... |
20 May 2013
20:21 GMT |
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The official Major League Soccer application has just reached the Store, bringing a large collection of features, all of which are aimed at both Windows 8 and Windows RT devices. This new version’s MatchCenter allows users to follow every game with states, commentary and real-time highlights, while the live ti... |
20 May 2013
18:51 GMT |
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Windows 8 is believed to be a rather disappointing product, despite Microsoft’s statements that the sales performance of its new OS is in line with the one of Windows 7.
Windows 8.1, on the other hand, is expected to come not only with plenty of changes for this particular platform, but also with a major chang... |
20 May 2013
14:31 GMT |
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Even if Windows 8 adoption rate could use some boosting, third-party developers continue to capitalize on the operating system’s lack of a start button for the desktop part. Start Menu Reviver is one of the latest additions to the category and promises to deliver a fresh experience, in tune with the modern UI ... |
20 May 2013
11:51 GMT |
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Microsoft has introduced a new collection of free themes for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users, trying to provide them with some new customization options for their desktop.
The Alaskan Landscapes theme is one of the new packs that reached the web recently, bringing a total of 15 different wallpapers able to fit basical... |
20 May 2013
08:35 GMT |
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Windows 8 users, rejoice! Microsoft has just launched a brand new game with Xbox Live support called Team Crossword and bringing you quite an appealing feature package.
The crossword game allows you to play puzzles online with friends or against random opponents. There are 3 different game modes available, namely Ca... |
20 May 2013
07:23 GMT |
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Just as I’ve told you this weekend, Dell is the latest member of the Windows 8 critics club, as the company has clearly explained that Microsoft’s new OS has failed to become a catalyst for the PC market.
But the company has also revealed that it has high expectations from Windows 8.1, the upcoming refre... |
20 May 2013
05:43 GMT |
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One thing about 8-inch tablets is that they don't actually have a set customer base, not like the considerably better known 7-inch and 10.1-inch types. This might be the reason why companies feel more at ease with experimenting on them.
That is to say, tablet makers more readily test out the viability and appe... |
20 May 2013
05:11 GMT |
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Microsoft will soon launch the Windows 8.1 update, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Windows 8 criticism is over.
When it comes to enterprises, there are many reasons why users decided to stay away from Windows 8, but one of them is definitely that Microsoft has failed to come up with something really int... |
20 May 2013
04:47 GMT |
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Windows XP will no longer receive updates and security patches as of April 8, 2014, so the Softies are now urging everyone to dump the 11-year-old OS and move to a newer product.
Basically, Microsoft is using the security argument to show users that upgrading to Windows 7 or Windows 8 is essential, especially becaus... |
20 May 2013
04:07 GMT |
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Windows 8 critics are basically everywhere you look, so the tech giant Microsoft continues its efforts to make the new OS a bit less “confusing” with a new video supposed to show everyone the basics of this major release.
Of course, Microsoft uses the video to describe the key features of Windows 8, incl... |
20 May 2013
01:24 GMT |
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Microsoft has started a new update cycle for the built-in Windows 8 Metro apps just ahead of the Windows 8.1 unveiling scheduled to take place in about one month.
Both Xbox Music and Xbox Video have received updates during the weekend, as Microsoft wanted to implement a new set of features in the two Modern apps.
W... |
20 May 2013
01:04 GMT |
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The official Best Buy application for Windows 8 has received a new pack of improvements, most of which are supposed to address some previously reported bugs.
Sadly, the release notes are pretty vague and no details are provided, but they do still mention that this new build packs bug fixes aimed at the overall stabi... |
18 May 2013
07:21 GMT |
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There are plenty of Solitaire games in the Store right now, but here's an app that's at least worth a shot, especially thanks to the success it has recorded in the Windows Phone Store.
AE Solitaire is a game that comes with three scoring modes, two levels of difficulty, two card decks, beautiful graphics, ... |
18 May 2013
07:01 GMT |
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Temple Run: Brave was only recently released, but developers have been hard at work to launch the first pack of improvements.
No details are available for the time being, but a new version of the game is now showing up in the Store, regardless of whether you are running Windows 8 or Windows RT.
Still, the game most... |
18 May 2013
05:01 GMT |
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Windows 8 is already on the market, the first update is on its way, but many customers are still choosing Windows 7. At least that's what Dell said in its recent earnings conference call. Corporate consumers are now migrating from older operating systems, such as XP or Vista, to Windows 7 instead of Windows 8, ... |
18 May 2013
01:34 GMT |
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Apple has no intention to release a Windows 8 version of its iTunes software, so Microsoft has decided to bring some features of the popular multimedia player on its newest operating system.
The company today released a major update for Xbox Music that brings not only bug fixes, but also support for iTunes playlists... |
18 May 2013
01:06 GMT |
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After iOS and Android, Windows 8 finally got the freeware Photoshop Express tool released by Adobe, offering full support for the Metro UI of Microsoft's new OS.
The application supports the basics of image editing, such as cropping, rotating, flipping, brightness adjustments, expose and shadows controls, vibra... |
18 May 2013
00:44 GMT |
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Metrotube is already a very popular YouTube client for Windows 8, but it appears that the developers behind this project are planning even more exciting features for the app.
According to the release notes published for the latest release of Metrotube, the future builds are very likely to include playlist support an... |
17 May 2013
21:51 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently signed a deal with the Philippines Department of Tourism (DoT) and with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) to support the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” with a Windows 8 application.
The so-called “More Fun Series” Modern app would provide access to informatio... |
17 May 2013
18:01 GMT |
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ReaderPro, one of the most powerful e-book readers in the Windows Store, is now available with a 50 percent discount for all Windows 8 users.
The limited time offer is aimed at all versions of the app, so you can purchase ReaderPro for only $1.49 (€1.10) regardless of whether you’re running Windows 8 or W... |
17 May 2013
14:21 GMT |
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Night Stand HD 2, a pretty helpful app that can turn a Windows 8 device into a full-featured alarm utility, has just received an update, so all users who previously installed the app are now recommended to get the new version.
The official release notes point to a long list of fixes, some of which are addressing bug... |
17 May 2013
12:51 GMT |
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A new version of the popular Metrotube app for Windows 8 has landed in the Store today, coming with several bug fixes supposed to improve the overall performance of the Metro YouTube client.
The new build packs improvements to the snapped experience, as well as new “back stack” navigation and universal h... |
17 May 2013
09:20 GMT |
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Nokia Music for Windows 8 has just received an update, but no specifics have been provided on the changes brought by this new build.
At this point, the new version is available in the Store, so most Windows 8 users, be they desktop or tablet consumers, should be able to download it.
The update lacks a changelog, so... |
17 May 2013
08:10 GMT |
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FLV Media Player offers one of the easiest ways to play FLV files on a Windows 8 device, especially because full-featured multimedia players are yet to be ported to Microsoft’s new OS.
The application has recently received an update that makes it a bit more stable on both Windows 8 and Windows RT, while also a... |
17 May 2013
01:26 GMT |
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A new Microsoft-commissioned study comes to alert users who are still running Windows XP that staying with this OS beyond its retirement date is not only very risky, but also pretty expensive.
The research conducted by IDC and published by The Financial Express reveals that the average costs of upgrading for Windows... |
16 May 2013
20:51 GMT |
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The Windows Store currently has plenty of YouTube clients for Windows 8 users, but the list is getting bigger every day with new apps.
YouTube Touch, for instance, is a client specifically aimed at touch-capable devices, as it packs several options optimized for this kind of Windows 8 and Windows RT units.
The app ... |
16 May 2013
18:21 GMT |
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Microsoft continues to urge everyone to dump Windows XP and move to a newer OS, but new stats indicate that the tech giant’s efforts are almost useless. Data provided by StatCounter for the first 15 days of May indicate that Windows XP continues to hold a 21.12 percent market share, even though the operating s... |
16 May 2013
16:31 GMT |
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If you really want to find out whether Windows 8 is successful or not, the answer pretty much depends on whom you ask.
While Microsoft claims that Windows 8’s sales performance is in line with the one of Windows 7 after launch, analysts and experts around the world think otherwise.
But statistics provided by ... |
16 May 2013
07:49 GMT |
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Microsoft is again reminding users that Windows XP would soon be discontinued, trying to emphasize the risks of sticking to the old operating system and not moving to a newer platform.
In a post published on the new The Fire Hose blog launched by Microsoft a few days ago, the company issued a warning that Windows XP... |
16 May 2013
05:24 GMT |
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Even though it was initially believed that Windows 8.1 would be released sometime this summer, it appears that Microsoft has picked a different launch date. A report by Digitimes claims that Windows 8.1 is very likely to see daylight in October. Citing unnamed “sources from related ODMs,” PC manufacturer... |
16 May 2013
04:46 GMT |
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If you’re currently looking for apps to tweak the Windows 8 desktop, this is the right time to have a look at ObjectDock, a famous app that now comes with support for the new Microsoft OS.
ObjectDock 2.1 brings an animated dock on the desktop, while also providing users with drag and drop support to quickly ma... |
16 May 2013
04:36 GMT |
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If you’re a Windows 8 adopter, chances are that you’ve already installed Engimatis, as it’s currently one of the most popular adventure games in the Store.
The app has recently received a new round of improvements and even if no specifics have been provided, expect it to load a lot faster on either... |
15 May 2013
20:11 GMT |
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Just as I’ve told you a couple of days ago, there are more than 70,000 apps available in the Store, at least according to some unofficial services that keep track of the Windows 8 software repository.
The tech giant Microsoft has finally confirmed that these figures are indeed accurate, so Windows 8 adopters a... |
15 May 2013
15:11 GMT |
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There are plenty of YouTube clients currently available in the Windows Store, but only a few of them are actually worth a shot. Your Tube 8 is definitely one of the good apps coming with a rich feature package, as it allows you to watch clips published on Google’s video sharing service without leaving the Metr... |
15 May 2013
14:31 GMT |
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Even though everything goes according to the plan when it comes to Windows 8, at least in Microsoft’s humble opinion, new statistics demonstrate that the operating system has once again failed to excite in Western Union.
PC sales in this part of the world dropped by 20.5 percent in the first quarter of 2013, a... |
15 May 2013
08:51 GMT |
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Despite the rumors about Microsoft’s plan to bring back the Start button in the stable release of Windows Blue, third-party developers continue to come up with solutions to cover the functionality of the orb.
Start Menu Reviver (free of charge) is among the most recent releases in the category and proposes a s... |
15 May 2013
08:21 GMT |
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Just like it does every single month, Microsoft released today the so-called Security Release ISO Image that packs all Patch Tuesday fixes rolled out this morning.
Specifically aimed at system and network administrators who wish to deploy the updates manually, the ISO file only bundles security updates for Windows, ... |
15 May 2013
08:08 GMT |
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Monsters Love Candy is undoubtedly a very appealing game for all Windows 8 users, especially for those who own a touch-capable device, so here is some pretty good news.
The company has just released the 4.0 version of the app that packs not only performance improvements, but also several new game goodies.
First of ... |
15 May 2013
04:16 GMT |
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The latest revision for StartIsBack increases the functionality of the application by adding the possibility to view the taskbar when the Start Screen is displayed in Windows 8. This feature could prove very handy especially on tablets. Version 2.1 of this Start button for Windows 8 brings to the table improvements ... |
15 May 2013
03:35 GMT |
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Microsoft has finally confirmed that Windows Blue would hit the market as Windows 8.1, while also revealing that a preview version is set to be unveiled on June 26.
Another important thing that Windows CFO Tami Reller mentioned in the JP Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Conference was the fact that Windows 8.1 s... |
15 May 2013
02:37 GMT |
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Microsoft already provides Windows 8 users with a SkyDrive client, but those of you who want even more control over their files should really have a look at SkySearch.
The app comes with an eye-candy yet very user-friendly interface that allows you to browser folders and manage files without leaving the Metro UI.
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14 May 2013
22:51 GMT |
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Breezy, one of the simple and eye-candy weather apps on Windows 8, has just received a major update that brings not only bug fixes, but also a couple of new features.
First of all, the app now comes with toast push notification that can alert you of any precipitation changes that could take place in the next hour.
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14 May 2013
17:31 GMT |
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As I’m sure you know, Microsoft launches temporary software sub-categories in the Windows Store every once a while, trying to promote some specific apps by giving them more exposure.
This time, the company has used its official blog to showcase the news apps that could “make you look even smarter,”... |
14 May 2013
14:21 GMT |
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The official Yahoo Finance app for Microsoft’s new Window 8 operating system has received a new update today on all versions of the OS, including desktop and tablets builds.
The release notes point to a few bug fixes, so the app should load a bit faster and be more responsive on any device running this particu... |
14 May 2013
13:01 GMT |
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It’s no surprise that Microsoft continues to advertise Windows 8, but the company has moved its focus from the end user to small and midsize businesses.
In a blog post describing the success story of construction intelligence supplier Glenigan, Microsoft also talks about the way Windows 8 attempts to cater to ... |
14 May 2013
08:00 GMT |
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File Brick, one of the most popular file managers in the Windows Store, has recently received an update, so all users who have already installed it should deploy the new version as soon as possible.
According to the official release notes published in the Store, the new 2.1.1 version packs a fix for the Flickr time ... |
14 May 2013
02:38 GMT |
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MegaTube is undoubtedly one of the most interesting YouTube apps available in the Windows Store right now, so every single update is pretty important in the race against the other tools in the same category.
A new major update has been introduced today, bringing a complete overhaul of the design, plus notification q... |
13 May 2013
22:51 GMT |
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