MakeUseOf - Windows RT

Spotify Vs. Rdio, Free Windows, YouTube Good/Evil [Tech News Digest]

Dave Parrack — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:30:17 GMT

Today in Tech News Digest, Spotify and Rdio both up the music streaming ante, Microsoft is considering offering Windows RT and Windows Phone for free, Yahoo Mail fails, GTA: San Andreas lands on mobile, YouTube cracks down on gaming videos, Facebook adds autoplay videos to the news feed, Viber 4.1 is released, and the biggest YouTube videos of 2013 are revealed.

5 Great Official Windows 8 & RT Apps You May Not Have Seen Yet

Angela Randall — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:45:00 GMT

Guess what? The Windows 8 App Store actually has some great official apps. It's just that nobody knows they're there.

How to Jailbreak Your Windows RT Device and Run Unapproved Desktop Software

Chris Hoffman — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Windows RT is the locked-down version of Windows 8 for ARM computers, as seen on Microsoft's Surface RT tablet and a few other Windows RT devices. Unlike the standard version of Windows 8, Windows RT doesn't allow you to install your own desktop programs. You're limited to the included desktop programs written by Microsoft or Modern apps from the Windows Store. However, there are ways to jailbreak your Windows RT device and run unapproved software on the desktop.

Can A Windows RT Tablet Replace My Laptop?

Angela Randall — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:30:25 GMT

Since tablets these days are amazingly powerful little devices, many people are starting to wonder if they can replace a regular laptop completely. Especially now that there are some great Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets available, the prospect of working entirely from a tablet is indeed looking more likely.

Windows RT - What You Can & Can't Do

James Bruce — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:01:50 GMT

Windows RT edition was discreetly launched about a month and a half ago with the flagship Microsoft Surface RT tablet device. Though visually indistinguishable from Windows 8, there are some key differences as to what you can and can’t do with it. Today I hope to explain those to you in detail.

Microsoft Surface Tablet Review and Giveaway

James Bruce — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:30:32 GMT

The Surface tablet is a flagship Microsoft product -- its first foray into the tablet market as a hardware manufacturer. It’s almost as locked-down as the iPad - the only applications you can install and run being those that come from the Windows Store -- yet you can also plug in a USB drive and have a full file manager at your disposal. Is the quirky Windows 8 interface truly better on a tablet? Are the touch gestures intuitive? Is there actually a desktop mode? All these questions and more will be answered; read on for the full MakeUseOf review and giveaway of the Microsoft Surface.

Which Windows 8 Version Is For You?

Chris Hoffman — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:00:49 GMT

We’ve already covered how to get Windows 8 for just $40 -- or $15 if you’ve just purchased a new PC. But if you’re interested in upgrading, you’ll also need to know which Windows 8 version is right for you. The good news is that Microsoft has simplified the different editions of Windows in Windows 8 – gone are the Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, and Ultimate editions. The list of available Windows 8 editions is actually fairly short. If you're new to Windows 8, don't forget to check out our Windows 8 guide.

What's the Difference Between Windows 8 & Windows RT? [MakeUseOf Explains]

James Bruce — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:31:07 GMT

With the Surface tablet announcement a few weeks ago and the final release of Windows 8 looming ever closer, some people are understandably going to be confused about the various versions available. I'm here to set the record straight; at least, on the differences between Windows 8, and Windows RT. Read on to find out about the various differences, as well as the pros and cons of each system.