March 22, 2012
We’ve previously discussed how to disable the Metro user interface on the Windows 8 Developer Preview, but with the more polished presentation offered by the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, it seems that there is a bit of a problem. You can’t disable Metro. Now, there are various things to consider here, such as the fact that this isn’t the final release of Windows 8.
March 22, 2012
The day we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. The new version on Angry Birds – Angry Birds Space – is officially out on all platforms. Finally, you too can experience the Angry Birds thrill in a low gravity environment (and low gravity it sure is!). The new Angry Birds game has been announced quite [...]
March 21, 2012
There are lots of Notepad replacements out there, and it seems like everyone has their own favorite. Notepad++ is one of the most popular, but AkelPad is a more minimal option. AkelPad is a fast, simple replacement for Notepad – it’s an improved Notepad with much more flexibility. AkelPad feels very similar to Notepad after you install it, but it can start to feel like Notepad++ if you enable enough plugins.
March 20, 2012
With the rise of laptops and netbooks, the touchpad has become a key input device. Yet, in the Windows environment, working with the touchpad has been a drag more than a delight. While the hardware often is able to perform the same tricks as Apple’s touchpads, sometimes drivers don’t support its full capabilities or users are simply not aware of the available features.
March 19, 2012
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March 16, 2012
The traditional desktop is still around in Windows 8, and it’s probably the best Windows desktop yet (aside from not having a Start menu.) But Microsoft is setting it up for the kill. The writing is on the wall here — touch and Metro are the future. The traditional desktop is a relic on its way out.
March 16, 2012
I want to be surprised by Windows 8; I want to be pushed into a new paradigm of home computing, one that feels futuristic with it’s bold colors and simplistic interface; I’m fully prepared for that. This is the premise of Windows 8, and I decided to try out the recently released Consumer Preview build to just get a taste of what’s coming.
March 16, 2012
Most passwords aren’t that difficult to reset, particularly those online. There is one that can give you trouble, however – your Windows login password. If you forget this you will be locked out of your account and unable to access all of the files and software specifically tied to that account.
March 13, 2012
Apple has been busy in the last few days – Not only did we get a new version of iOS and a brand new piece of hardware in the next iPad, we also got a new version of Safari for Macs and PCs. The update clocks in at a little over 46 MB in size [...]
March 13, 2012
The first computer my family owned ran Windows 95. It had just arrived, and we purchased a computer with it so that we could have easy access to this new-fangled thing called “the Internet.” At the time, no one in my family had thought much about security, and neither had the developers of Windows. There was no firewall, no antivirus and no account control.
