Windows 8

Dropbox app coming to Windows 8, competition for SkyDrive?

Dropbox will soon be making its way to Windows 8. The announcement made by VP of Engineering, Aditya Agarwal, at Le Web 2012 sees…

Asus Taichi review: two screens are better than one

Anything one screen can do, two screens can do better. Such is the thinking behind Asus’s latest premium notebook-tablet hybrid, the Asus Taichi. The…

Xbox LIVE launches new apps in US, UK and Europe

Yesterday, Xbox LIVE Director of Programming Larry Hryb, announced via his pseudo blog Major Nelson that the company had launched new entertainment apps in…

HP Elitebook Revolve is a Windows 8 laptop with a twist

HP has pulled the covers off its latest Windows 8 laptop offering, the Elitebook Revolve. This new Elitebook features a 180-degree rotating touch display…

Edge AIO is a 100% American-made Windows 8 all-in-one PC

Wave that flag proudly, USA. Although Windows 8 has been touted as a touch-centric OS best experienced on a tablet, Velocity Micro believes that its…

Windows 8: an awkward transition

Windows 8 is fantastic, in my opinion. The Metro interface is by far the best change I’ve seen in an operating system. It feels…

Microsoft reveal Surface Pro pricing, $899 for 64GB model

Microsoft has confirmed prices for its Surface Pro tablet. People can expect orders and shipping for the Windows 8 flagship device to begin January…

Windows Store hits 13 000 apps and counting

According to The Next Web Microsoft’s Windows Store, specifically designed to enhance the appeal of its latest Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 OS’,…

Opera 12.10 update, now optimised for Windows 8 and OS X

The latest Opera internet suite upgrade, 12.10, integrates several new features for both Windows 8 and OS X users alike. For Windows 8 users,…

Samsung offers users a host of Windows 8 devices

Samsung has looked to invest heavily into the Windows 8 touch-centric movement, with the release of multiple Windows 8 enabled PC’s and tablet-hybrids. As…

Microsoft to ditch Windows Live Messenger, opt for Skype instead

The Verge reports that Microsoft will be laying its Windows Live Messenger service to rest in favour of Skype. This process will take effect…

Civilization V, now optimised for Windows 8

Fans of Sid Meier’s addictive Real Time Strategy title from Firaxis will now be able to lead their fledgling prehistoric villages into sprawling metropolitans…

ASUS unveils a new lineup of Windows 8 devices

Taiwanese computer giant, ASUS showcased its new lineup of Windows 8 optimised devices at an event in New York last week. These latest offerings…

6 tablet gestures that will determine Windows 8 success

Having fully embraced the touch-centric user interface with the release of Windows 8, it was extremely important for Microsoft to nail the touch functionality…

Win8 StartButton offers Windows 8 users a sense of nostalgia

Win8 StartButton is a free app that, as the name would indicate, creates a Windows 7 start button in the left-hand corner of the…

The Ativ Odyssey: what will this mysterious WP8 smartphone offer?

At Microsoft’s Windows Phone launch event, CEO Steve Ballmer showcased all the new Windows Phone 8 smartphones. While most people were interested with the…

Lenovo’s Thinkpad Helix spotted in Israel, where next ?

This convertible tablet, which was initially believed to be a China-only release, has surfaced on Lenovo’s Israel site according to Engadget. Featuring an 11.6-inch…

Dell Latitude 6430u Notebook review: no frills or flash

Microsoft held a gigantic event in New York City to herald the coming of Windows 8 on 25 October. On hand were a multitude…

Windows Phone 8 app available ahead of multiple device launch

It’s a big week for Microsoft, after its highly covered Windows 8 OS launch on 26 October, the tech giant is set to make…

Taiwanese Windows 8 launch hits snag, ‘hardware’ shoulders criticism

The Wall Street Journal is reporting a difference of opinion between Microsoft and Acer regarding some glitches reported during a Windows 8 demo in…

Dell XPS One 27 Touch review: Windows 8 goes large

The release of Windows 8 has led to a resurgence in all-in-one PCs such as the Dell XPS One 27 Touch. While Windows 7 was an…

Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 review [video]

It’s a fantastic year for Microsoft. With the release of Windows 8, products such as the Dell XPS 12, a hybrid tablet and laptop….

Skype for Windows 8 available ahead of schedule

According to The Verge, Windows’ online store has downloads for both Windows 8 and Windows RT users, with those running RT being able to…

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