Microsoft Offers $100 Discount On Select PCs To Windows XP Users Willing To Upgrade
The Redmond based company has offered customers $100 in store credit if they upgrade from Windows XP to the newer Windows 8.1 computer. The offer is open only in United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Asphalt 8: Airborne, The Best Free-To-Play Racing Game For Windows 8
With free-to-play games becoming more and more common these days, Gameloft has stepped into the ring by making their newest edition of Asphalt completely free, and it's still a great game.
Microsoft Releases OneNote 2013 As Free Download for Mac And Windows
Microsoft's OneNote is now completely free and also available for Mac, meaning OneNote is now a cross-platform app available on Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
VLC Media Player Beta For Windows 8 Spotted In Microsoft's Windows Store
VLC media player (beta) has been spotted in the Windows Store. It's welcome, though it has taken a long time to arrive, and the bugs still need to be ironed out.
3 Browsers With Cool Touch Features For Windows 8
The last thing you want on a touch-enabled Windows 8 device is a desktop browser that's poorly designed for touch screens. Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome all have modern interfaces optimized for touch input.
Oscars Selfies, Free Windows 8.1, Nokia X Hack, Internet Trolls [Tech News Digest]
Academy Awards selfies, Tim Cook is the Incredible Hulk, Windows 8.1 could be free, Nokia X hacked, FCC broadband app arrives, coding your own Flappy Bird clone, and Internet trolls should be avoided at all costs.
Troubleshoot and Share Your Wireless Internet in Windows 8
Wi-Fi problems can be obnoxious, but most can be fixed without a degree in computer networking. Your Windows 8 wireless Internet connection can be shared via cellular data, Ethernet, or even another Wi-Fi connection.
Netflix Comcast, Windows Phone Leak, PS4 Japan, Silicon Valley Sitcom [Tech News Digest]
Netflix and Comcast deal, Windows Phone 8.1 leaks, Sony launches PlayStation 4 in Japan, Microsoft cuts price of Windows 8.1, WhatsApp goes down, new Google Maps emerges from beta, LinkedIn introduces blocking, and Silicon Valley gets TV show.
Native Security and Privacy Options For Windows 8.1 Explained
Windows 8.1 security and privacy features include anti-malware, automatic device encryption, or built-in fingerprint reader support. We show you how to make your touch-first tablet, traditional PC, or other Windows 8.1 device more secure.
Enjoy Audiobooks On Your Windows Phone With Audible
No time to read? Audiobooks are the perfect solution, and with Audible's free app on your Windows Phone you have access to a library of over 60,000 titles that you can take anywhere!
Geeky Valentine, Android Licensing, Facebook Gender, Pandora Voting [Tech News Digest]
Geeky goodness for Valentine's Day, Android licensing terms for OEMs, Windows 8 sales update, Facebook's increased gender options, Pandora's voting algorithm, and how to get yourself banned from the Internet.
Xbox 360 SmartGlass: A Must Have Windows 8 App To Accompany Your 360
The Xbox 360 SmartGlass app lets you type on your Xbox using the keyboard of your Windows 8 computer. Moreover, some games support second screen content, making this is a killer Windows 8 app for your 360.
3 Free Ways to Play DVDs and Blu-Ray in Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 still can't play DVD and Blu-ray movies out of the box. What to do if you have a bunch of movies on discs? Luckily, free programs have you covered.
Enjoy the Best Comics On Windows 8 With ComiXology's App
Are you running out of space for your comic books? Worry not - you can buy and read comic books anywhere with ComiXology's Comics app for Windows 8, also available on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
The Pros & Cons Of Running Windows 8 On Your Desktop & Mobile
Windows 8 isn't just about Windows anymore. It's integrated with Microsoft's online services, including Bing, SkyDrive, Outlook.com, Skype, Xbox Music, and even Office. Is it worth working exclusively on the Windows 8 platform?
How To Create A Custom Windows 8 Installation ISO
Imagine Windows would install all by itself, while you went for a cup of coffee or a walk. With WinReducer, your next installation will be a breeze.
The Best Reddit Reader For Windows 8: ReddHub
If you're on a Windows 8 device, there are better ways to surf Reddit than just through your Internet browser. ReddHub offers a wonderful free Reddit experience with a quality modern user interface.
SkyDrive For Windows 8: The Cloud Storage And Modern File Explorer App
Got Windows 8? Then you have SkyDrive and in combination with a Microsoft account, you get 7GB of free storage. SkyDrive is a cloud storage solution and also doubles as a modern file explorer.
Smart Defrag 3 Introduces Defragmentation Support For Windows 8 Apps
The Windows defragmentation freeware is a popular choice for many and the latest release matches it with the requirements of the current Windows operating system.
Windows 8 Gaming Hits Second Gear With Halo: Spartan Assault
One of the greatest video game franchises, Halo has been shy of Windows PC since Halo 2 was released in 2004. Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 changes all of that – but is it worth the price?