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A Big Blue Update is Coming for Windows 8

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:48 +0000

Keep your eyes open in the coming months as Microsoft has announced it plans to release a preview of Windows Blue in June. The trial, which offers a look at a major overhaul to Windows 8's user interface and settings, will be offered free to anyone with a valid copy of Windows 8.

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Protect Yourself From Creative Viruses out for Cash

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:47 +0000

A few months back I was asked to help a family friend whose computer had been compromised by a rather interesting bit of malware. Whenever he logged in to Windows a full-screen prompt would appear that locked out the operating system. It stated that he'd been caught engaging in illegal activities by the FBI and that he'd have to pay up or he'd be prosecuted. It even snapped a shot of the man using his webcam and displayed it on the popup to lend credence to the ridiculous claim.

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Much Needed Update for Core Windows 8 Apps Released by Microsoft

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:46 +0000

Were you disappointed when you tried out the bundled apps Mail, Calendar and People included with Windows 8? I sure was.Â My initial delight at finding a built-in email client faded fast when I got a chance to try it out.

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Microsoft Brings SkyDrive to the Masses

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:03:53 +0000

Last week Microsoft announced the expansion of it's SkyDrive service (think DropBox with an extra 23GB) to devices beyond Windows PCs and Macs. Users can now experience a Dropbox-like service on iPads, iPhones and of course Windows Phone 7 devices.

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Windows XP Users Have Two More Years

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:30:51 +0000

As we approach the launch of Windows 8 later this year, XP users must be asking themselves three versions later, "Is it time to upgrade?"

The answer to that question is two-fold, first are you missing out on enhanced productivity and tools that have been made available in newer versions of Windows and second, will you be ready to face the world of malicious software two years from now when support for XP will cease to exist.

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Where's the Start Menu in Windows 8?

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:41:45 +0000

If you've been using the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 and tried to shut down your computer chances are you noticed that the Start Menu was gone.

Yes, Microsoft did get rid of the Start Menu it's not hidden somewhere, it is simply gone. In its stead you will find the tiles which represent all of the apps installed on your PC and the new Charm Bar.

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Will Microsoft Loosen Windows 8 Requirements As Well?

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:35:20 +0000

Windows 7 Page Published, Windows 8 Guides Coming Soon

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:14:30 +0000

It's been a long time coming and it is finally here, the Windows 7 page on About.com Windows.

We've been working hard at adding Windows 7 content, specifically how-to guides to build up an entire page full of useful content that will help make it easier to learn and use Windows 7.

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Plan On Running Metro Apps in Windows 8? Increase Your Screen's Resolution

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:28:19 +0000

One of the things that I found in the latest Microsoft blog post regarding the system requirements for Windows 8 is that users who wish to run Metro-style apps will need a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768.

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Released

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:51:57 +0000

As most of the tech press expected, Microsoft announced the release of windows 8 Consumer Preview to the public. I've covered the expected release on the blog as well as have gone over some of the details regarding features and requirements for Windows 8.

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