techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:31
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We've now reviewed Windows 8.1, which has various new features and is a complete update of the software we've looked at in this review - Windows 8.There is also yet another update in the form of the forthcoming Windows 8.1 Update 1.So if you're considerin...
On the right hardware, it's sleek, fast and fun, Huge security improvements, Better battery life, faster boot, Great for touch...
Start menu gone, Can't boot to the desktop, You'll want a touchscreen/trackpad gestures/Touch Mouse, Modern UI will annoy some, Some older CPUs won't run it...
With Windows 8 Microsoft is making a huge bet, as CEO Steve Ballmer has said repeatedly. The visceral and sometimes vitriolic reaction to losing the fiddly Start menu has obscured the major advances in Windows 8. This is a next generation version of Windo...
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micromart.co.uk Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:33
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This hybrid, convertible Tablet/Laptop from Toshiba isn't too bad as a laptop, but when transformed into a tablet becomes something of an unwieldy beast that's difficult to handle and painful on the old forearms after a while.The Intel Core i3 at 1.8GHz...
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Rather than a book this is a software package that will work on Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8. It has text to read – this can also be read out – and things to do after it has explained them using a dummy Windows 8 interface...
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In many ways the launch of a new version of Windows comes at the end of a long period of public evaluation.Thanks to the way in which Microsoft works, Windows 8 has been available in an almost final form since August. We've now had many months to get used...
Once you've trained yourself to live inside the Desktop App in Windows 8, the benefits of the new OS start becoming clear. We've already mentioned the much improved task manager, and the little touches like the much improved support for multiple file copi...
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channelnews.com.au Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:42
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What is wrong with the new Windows 8? The answer is a lot, but what is utterly dumb is the decision by Microsoft to not integrate into the opening Window of the new OS, an easy to follow guide that helps new users navigate around the new OS which has been...
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What Microsoft has done is reinforce a choice decision for consumers by driving them to Android and Apple's iOS software that they are fast becoming comfortable with...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:43
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This glaring omission highlights that Microsoft is seriously out of touch with consumers and the way in which they engage with their PC, especially when you are asking them to step out of the comfort zone of Windows 7 or Vista. A business executive who la...
Compatibility with existing Windows products...
What Microsoft has done is reinforce a choice decision for consumers by driving them to Android and Apple's iOS software that they are fast becoming comfortable with.
This is a really bad piece of software. What appears to have been uppermost in the design process was to launch a new OS that would help Microsoft grab market share in the tablet and smartphone market where the struggling software Company is getting hamm...
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Microsoft's Windows 8 is the most revolutionary change to the PC's desktop OS in decades. A bold, touch-based interface and improved performance mark a new future. We dive right in. I installed Windows 8 via the online Microsoft Store link . Download and...
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One of the real take home messages behind Windows 8 is that it is fantastic for touch devices like tablets, but on the desktop however it swings between confusing and business as usual.Touch on a vertical screen may work for ATMs and shopping centre kiosk...
This All-In-One is designed for Windows 8 and brings with it an impressive feature set and tightly integrated touch functionality...
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After giving Windows 8 our attention last week, we're following up with one more look at performance using a Core i7-3770K processor. Are there any aberrations to note, or does Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture demonstrate the same behavior as Bulldozer?...
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Although much of Windows 8 was created with mobile devices in mind, the vast majority of users will be installing the OS on traditional PCs and laptops. Think you know your way around Windows on a PC? For the most part, you still do with Windows 8, but a...
On the desktop side, Windows 8 feels more like a service pack than a full release. There are some great feature improvements for power users, and our test systems booted and resumed much more quickly than with previous versions, but don't expect to see an...
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There were two major questions that came from readers after we published our comprehensive Windows 8 review, and we want to expound on what you get with the Media Center/Pro packs regarding media playback, and Windows 8 and RT app compatibility. Window...
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Shortly after AMD's Bulldozer architecture launched, AMD had us anticipating a couple of hotfixes that were supposed to improve FX-8150's performance. But Windows 8 was the ultimate goal. Now that the operating system is out, does it help FX-8150? Prio...
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With its innovative 'tiles' approach, Microsoft's latest OS is a huge leap forward - although it may take some getting used to. It's called Windows 8, but it might be simpler to think of it as Wind...
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Windows 8 may be the biggest gamble in technology history. Instead of simply updating Windows 7 with new eye candy and features, Microsoft chose to build something completely new – a combination tablet/desktop operating system. The company's line is that...
Faster boot times, Some great new tools, Excellent for touch input, Nicely priced upgrade...
Unfamiliar and sometimes unintuitive UI, Two separate Control Panels and browsers...
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It's fair to say that Windows 8 is just about the most controversial operating system for some time. The strange thing is, everyone knows what Microsoft is trying to do, and most people agree that it's actually heading in the right direction. The only...
Windows is still a great OS, decent upgrade price, amazing start-up and shut-down speeds, enough new features to justify asking price, restore/refresh is a brilliant and well-executed idea, handwriting recognition is amazing...
Metro/Modern is confusing and will require people to re-learn Windows, Supplied modern apps are mostly rubbish, the UI can be very inconsistent...
For all the complaining about the new look of Windows 8, there's one crucial thing to remember: you don't have to upgrade. The OS itself in 8 is an incremental improvement over Windows 7, there are some nice features here in the way file copies are man...
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Microsoft has long dominated the desktop and laptop markets with its Windows operating system, but things have started to change; Apple has started to gain market share with its Macs, while tablets, led by the iPad, have started to eat into the traditiona...
The two halves of the OS may feel rather disjointed, but Windows 8 is fast and does a lot of things better than Windows 7...
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T3.com
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2014-09-19 01:18:03
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The lifespan of Windows 7 has seen the iPad , Android and smartphone transform the technology landscape, and for Microsoft , Windows 8 is the time to shine. In a world where minor operating system updates come and go weekly, new versions of Windows are s...
Gorgeous new live interface, Apps finally on Windows, Great on older hardware...
The steep learning curve, Fledgling app eco-system, Clunky on traditional laptop...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2014-09-19 01:18:03
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On Thursday May 31st, Microsoft made the Windows 8 Release Preview available. This version of the new operating system offers many improvements compared to the earlier Windows 8 Consumer preview and is starting to get real close to the final product...
Slowly but surely the final version of Windows 8 is beginning to take shape. How and what exactly will become clear only when the actual product hits the market, but this Release Preview gives a good impression of where we're headed. Nomatter how you lo...
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evogadget.com Updated:
2014-09-19 01:18:03
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Windows distributed its 8th version as pre-beta, because the hardware to run the ARM version isn't ready. This edition was thought as a means to combine the operating systems of a laptop, desktop and tablet and is now available for a testing preview. When...
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The world's computers run almost entirely on Windows, and with the latest version of the software Microsoft is planning its biggest revolution in nearly 20 years. It's essential, because computers have changed almost beyond recognition, but it's a huge...
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Windows 8 is dividing opinion. Some love the fresh new look, others find the two interface system a drag. But Windows 8 is all about touchscreen devices, and with that in mind, Intel is promising touch Ultrabooks this year and there are several touchs...
Metro works brilliantly on the Samsung Slate, Metro works well, touch gestures are well thought out and responsive...
Desktop mode is sidelined, using some desktop apps can be fiddly...
It's clear that touch interfaces have been carefully considered by Microsoft. Windows 8 is certainly most at home when directed by your finger, especially in the Metro UI. This is great if you're a tablet owner, but not so marvellous for desktop users...
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Note: This is a guest post written by Greg BucksinWe've seen hype and marketing, we've seen Developer Preview builds, but the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 is finally available.What's Windows 8? Well, it's either a unique device-agnostic OS that will plac...
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For hundreds of millions of computer users around the world, clicking the Windows Start button is the foundation for every digital action. Yet in Windows 8 that button has been redesigned, replaced and even on some screens abolished. There could be no...
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For hundreds of millions of computer users around the world, clicking the Windows Start button is the foundation for every digital action. Yet in Windows 8 that button has been redesigned, replaced and even on some screens abolished. There could be no...
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The Start screen, as Microsoft calls it, consists only of those big tiles, and completely replaces the desktop you first see on Windows. That old Windows desktop is still there, it's just hidden one layer down, and if you want to jump down into it there's...
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Windows 8 vs Windows 10 comparison: UK price and availability Windows 8 is widely available right now. If you buy a new PC or laptop it will almost certainly come with Windows 8 (actually Windows 8.1 these days). As an end user you will not know the cost...
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The battle between Windows and OS X is one of the fiercest in technology, with advocates from both sides insisting their OS is superior. Both have their advantages, and we aim to help you find out which is best suited to your needs. We've used Windows 8...
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Windows is the central pillar of Microsoft, and the modern computing world has also been for the past several years passingly easy to take for granted. Operating at varying degrees of mundane to tolerable, Windows has been a bore; a groan and a what-can-y...
Many of you won't have a choice. This is the operating system that will come pre-installed on your PC for the foreseeable future. And that's a good thing! If you're thinking about upgrading, well, that means you actually care about this thing. And if you...
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Windows 8 is widely available right now. If you buy a new PC or laptop it will almost certainly come with Windows 8 (actually Windows 8.1 these days). As an end user you will not know the cost of Windows 8 to your PC's manufacturer, but if you pay for an...
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We already know that the look and feel of Windows 8 is very different from Windows 7. But once you fire up your favorite title, does Microsoft's latest affect your experience? We test 10 games and talk to one of the company's SDEs to answer that questi...
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rigviews.com.au Updated:
2015-12-18 09:04:35
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Stepping up the existing features of Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft has come up with Windows 8 Pro to deliver better mobility, security and compatibility to small and midsize business. Unlike Windows 7, Microsoft has shown bit leniency towards the hard...
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It's fair to say the launch of Windows 8 late last year didn't go entirely as Microsoft bosses hoped. In fact it ended up with the president of Windows, Steven Sinofsky leaving his post. For better or worse, Microsoft chose to give the public a whole year...
Improved security and remote management features; Superfast boot times; Works well on tablets...
Metro will likely confuse desktop users; Besides the interface, it's not a huge leap from Windows 7...
It's a more efficient and secure OS with some excellent management and storage features, but that frustratingly divided interface makes it hard to recommend for businesses that aren't heavily reliant on mobile workers...
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smartoffice.com.au Updated:
2015-12-18 09:04:35
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This glaring omission highlights that Microsoft is seriously out of touch with consumers and the way in which they engage with their PC, especially when you are asking them to step out of the comfort zone of Windows 7 or Vista. A business executive who la...
Compatibility with existing Windows products...
What Microsoft has done is reinforce a choice decision for consumers by driving them to Android and Apple's iOS software that they are fast becoming comfortable with...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2015-12-18 09:04:35
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Windows 8 is available to download to your computer, for the affordable sum of £25. What will the new Operating System be like to use? Agent Chris Tufts is here to tell us all about Windows 8 for PC, and Windows 8 RT for tablets.Microsoft's progression in...
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While most Apple fans need not worry overtly about Microsoft's Windows operating system (perhaps with the exception of running it in a virtual environment such as Parallels Desktop). Microsoft is still a tech giant, and Windows keeps lumbering along ca...
Windows 8 is almost here, and system makers are readying new models. Some will be touch enabled or otherwise optimized for Windows 8, while others will be similar to existing PCs. For some time, PC sales have been down, partly because everyone has been wa...
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With Windows 8 upgrades, new Windows 8 PCs and Windows 8 tablets having been released at the end of October 2012, the operating system has now been in stores for half a year. If you've landed here, chances are you'll want to know what we think of Micro...
On the right hardware, it's sleek, fast and fun, Huge security improvements, Better battery life, faster boot, Great for touch...
Start menu gone, Can't boot to the desktop, You'll want a touchscreen/trackpad gestures/Touch Mouse, Modern UI will annoy some, Some older CPUs won't run it...
This is the fastest, most secure, most battery friendly version of Windows 8. It's also a bold move to head off the danger of Windows becoming irrelevant in an iPad future, by giving you the best of both worlds. You can have a slim, lightweight, cheap ta...
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businesscomputingworld.co.uk Updated:
2015-12-18 09:04:36
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The most significant update to the Microsoft desktop operating system in a decade, Windows 8 is quicker, better secured and more focused on the cloud than its predecessors. However, the biggest change by far has to be the side-lining of the familiar Windo...
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Although Windows 8 has pushed mobile and touch-enabled devices to the forefront, the vast majority of users will be installing the OS on traditional PCs and laptops. Think you know your way around Windows on a PC? For the most part, you still do with Wind...
Is upgrading to Windows 8 a no-brainer for those running Windows 7 on PCs and laptops? No, far from it. The vast majority of the work has been devoted to the new Metro interface, and that's the part that's least compelling on regular PCs. Navigation is...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2015-12-18 09:04:36
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Windows 8 is potentially the biggest overhaul of Microsoft's client operating system ever, introducing a radical change in the user interface accompanied by a new application model, plus numerous technological changes under the hood. A great deal is ri...
Touch-optimised UI works well on tablets, wealth of built-in apps, reset and recovery tools...
Modern UI a major upheaval, legacy apps confined to desktop...
Windows 8 is the first version of Microsoft's OS that feels like a natural tablet platform, and adds many useful new features and technologies. If you can get past the new-style Modern user interface, it is well worth a look, although those used to the...
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Every once in a while, you get a glimpse of something in the tech world that takes your breath away. For consumers, the iPad's eye candy and extreme usability, for instance, have the power to change the way they relate to computers. For enterprise admi...
Time will tell, but this could well be the operating system against which everyone else is judged...
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Windows Server 8 gets a Metro-style Start screen, just like the client version.Windows Server 8 is a major new release with a significant number of new features, but what you probably want most is better management tools. How satisfied you'll...
Windows Server 8 is currently only available as a developer preview to give Microsoft partners a chance to start developing drivers and tools. As usual, there are some really compelling new features like Dynamic Access Control as well as improvements t...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2015-12-18 09:04:36
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Windows 8 isn't just a new version of the familiar desktop client — it's also a new version of Microsoft's server software. And as with the Windows desktop, Microsoft's BUILD conference has seen the release of a developer preview of Windows 8 Server...
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So now you've heard of Windows 8 and a series of new PC, laptop, tablets including convertibles are made available with Windows 8 operating system. I personally think that Windows 8 is released and highly linked to gadget with touch screens as most of the...
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Microsoft's new OS has been out for quite a while and ever since, people had been giving out mixed reactions. Today, we've decided to give you not a list of new features but instead, our experiences with Windows 8.Touching vs. ClickingFirst thing you'll n...
That's it. There is so much to cover, but I'd wanted to give only a quick glimpse as I have never really went deep into Windows 8 before.Windows 8 isn't crappy. It isn't that great either. It's something like an hybrid; two strong ideas that can hardly wo...
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So I’ve finally installed the Beta version of Windows 8 on our Sony Vaio P. This device has come a long way and has served us very well ever since we got it. This ultra-portable netbook originally came pre-installed with Windows Vista Starter, and then...
With all of the technology that we have right now, there's just too many sites and services that we use to connect with our love ones and make us more productive, that it's almost impossible to keep track of all of these things without forgetting at least...
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fhm.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-23 12:07:54
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Our ears always pick up whenever we hear that Microsoft is about to release a new OS. It's always fun to pick apart the tech giant's newest offerings. With Windows 8 about to make its public appearance in a small event in Barcelona during the Mobile World...
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At the BUILD conference that took place between September 13 to 16, Microsoft began by giving the world a most detailed look yet at their new operating system, Windows 8. Subsequently, Microsoft has made the preview software readily available on the Inter...
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If you've read my review of the Toshiba Z930 Ultrabook , then you know two things: I loved the computer, and I hated Windows 8. Much of that animosity comes from the awful Start screen/Dashboard, which is obviously designed for touch interfaces and not mo...
Adds a tiled, clean Start Menu to Windows 8, can customize with shortcuts and apps to your specific workflow, significantly better than the Windows 8 dashboard...
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I'm pretty much a hard-and-fast Mac guy. I've had Apple products since the Apple II, and bought my first Mac when they came out in 1984, so I have a lot of history with Apple.For a variety of reasons, I need to use a PC laptop to run a variety of astronom...
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HardCOREware.net Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:45
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Windows 8 has been out for 2 weeks now, and for many people the jury is still out. I think the sticking point for most people is whether they can accept the Metro interface on a desktop PC (okay, they call it “Modern UI” now, but we're still going to refe...
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After giving Windows 8 our attention last week, we're following up with one more look at performance using a Core i7-3770K processor. Are there any aberrations to note, or does Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture demonstrate the same behavior as Bulldozer?...
As we might have surmised, based on our prior week of testing, the performance of applications running under Windows 7 and Windows 8 is fairly similar. There are a handful of discrepancies across our complete benchmark suite, but it's probable that some o...
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While everybody loved Windows 7 on the desktop and it was the best-selling operating system of all time, it really wasn't so great for any of the new human-computer-interaction methods that are quickly becoming popular. Things like touch screens, 3D gestu...
Very touch-friendly and unique new user interface design that's sure to translate well to both very large screens and smaller tablet screens, Easy and fast one-handed task switching, Touch screen controls are accessible by swiping the screen edges for v...
Significant learning curve, Reduced discoverability of features (many commands are hidden in edge menus), Windows RT version does not support traditional desktop applications due to the processor architecture it runs on, UI does not yet support navigatio...
We often talk about two different types of user interface usability aspects that are important to the design of an operating system: is it easy to learn and is it easy to use? The “easy to learn” aspect is often built upon what everybody already knows a...
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It's unusual, to say the least, for us to spend a year with a product before publishing our review. In the case of Windows 8, we've written thousands of words already, starting with our first hands-on in September of 2011, followed by deep dives on the De...
Works well on tablets, traditional PCs, Deep integration with SkyDrive, Xbox, Free music streaming, Improved multi-monitor support...
Steep learning curve, Frustrating to use with a mouse, Limited selection in Windows Store...
So long as you have a touch-enabled PC, Windows 8 is easier to use than you may have feared. Just give yourself time to master the learning curve...
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The new version of Windows is now available on store shelves, and we have the complete lowdown on Microsoft's latest operating system. Join us as we thoroughly dissect the Windows 8 UI (Metro), Apps, Desktop, Gestures, IE10, SkyDrive, and Windows Store...
The user interface formerly known as Metro is heavily inspired by the tile-based UIs of Windows Phone 7, the Xbox 360, and Zune HD. So, the fact that we're now faced with the Windows 8 UI on the desktop isn't completely out of the blue. Microsoft has been...
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I have a confession to make: I never tried the Windows 8 consumer preview. You see, I’ve been a lifelong Windows user (I can remember my parents making a big deal out of our switch to Windows 3.1), and as a lifelong Windows user, I’ve been burned plent...
By now, you’ve read all about my experience using Windows 8, and as a Windows 7 die-hard who was unwilling to change while the rest of the world was talking about Windows 8, I have to say that I’m impressed. Microsoft has made a lot of really smart ch...
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Some say PCs are a dying breed. That's a little hyperbolic for me, but it's absolutely true that the size of the herd is thinning relative to other devices. The share of the personal computing pie captured by desktops and notebooks is shrinking as people...
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pcmag.com Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:54
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Windows 8 may be the biggest gamble in technology history. Instead of simply updating Windows 7 with new eye candy and features, Microsoft chose to build something completely new—a combination tablet/desktop operating system. The company's line is that...
Faster boot times, Two-in-one operating system—both tablet and PC, Excellent touch input, App store for easily finding, installing, and updating apps, New IE10 browser is fast and compatible, Better multi-monitor support, Low price compared with previous Windows releases, More informative task manager and file transfer dialogs...
umer apps—People, for social network contacts; Photos, Mail, Messaging, Calendar, and Video, Xbox Music—a free streaming music service similar to Spotify, Storage Spaces—Lets you easily use multiple drives as one large virtual pool of storage, ISO mounting, The OS can now make a disc image file appear as a drive, You'll get all this and more for a mere $39,99 upgrade from Windows XP and later, An...
Windows 8 is a bold innovation, melding the worlds of tablets and PCs. Its excellent touch input, an app store, and better performance are compelling, but the changes will be too drastic for some and as a completely new product, a few rough edges remai...
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I'm a let you finish, but Windows 8 is one of the best OSes of all time! There, I said it. Put the pitchforks down, and hear me out. That sentiment may sound a bit odd c...
For someone who likes Windows 8, I sure do have a lot of complaints, don't I? As I touched on before, when there's a piece of software that people use day-in-and-day-out, there's going to be a lot of issues that stand out when a major revamp like this...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:56
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Windows 8 may be the biggest gamble in technology history. Instead of simply updating Windows 7 with new eye candy and features, Microsoft chose to build something completely new—a combination tablet/desktop operating system. The company's line is that it...
Faster boot times. Twoinone operating systemboth tablet and PC. Excellent touch input. App store for easily finding, installing, and updating apps. New IE10 browser is fast and compatible. Better multimonitor support. Low price compared with previous Wind...
Unfamiliar and sometimes unintuitive interface navigation. Few tablet apps compared with competing platforms. Two separate control panels and browsers could cause confusion...
Windows 8 is a bold innovation, melding the worlds of tablets and PCs. Its excellent touch input, an app store, and better performance are compelling, but the changes will be too drastic for some and as a completely new product, a few rough edges remain...
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gadgetreview.com Updated:
2014-09-19 01:17:57
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Microsoft's release of Windows 8 has been fraught with disastrous media renditions of how the operating system is awful, requires too many steps, and is in many ways far worse than the acclaimed Windows 7. But there's a much deeper story to Windows 8 from...
Great OS to upgrade to, Excellent pricing, Tons of improvements across every facet of the OS, Win8 UI is solid, easy to use, Overall design is more conducive for professional use, Great for gaming; plays vast majority of games perfectly...
Some functions are scattered; Win8 versus Win7 line is very strict, Laptops with small/poor trackpads will suffer immensely, Upgrading proves far easier that setting Win8 up brand new, People easily frustrated by change will have problems here...
Get itAs with Windows 7 and all previous iterations of any operating system, Windows 8 features a plethora of enhancements and updates that would take far more words than this review already has to list, let alone explain. Just the improvements to how a...
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We already know that the look and feel of Windows 8 is very different from Windows 7. But once you fire up your favorite title, does Microsoft's latest affect your experience? We test 10 games and talk to one of the company's SDEs to answer that question...
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pocketables.com Updated:
2014-09-19 01:18:00
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For the last ten weeks, Pocketables has published a series of in-depth reviews of Windows 8 features like the Start and lock screens , Charms , Windows Store , web browser , security , the desktop , personalization , cloud connectivity , and setup and PC...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2014-09-19 01:18:00
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Windows 8 is not a want, it’s a necessity. Not for you, the consumer. For Microsoft.We’d like to think that somewhere, somehow, a group of user interface experts like to meet up for lunch in one of Microsoft’s (likely) sprawling Redmond cafeterias. The...
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Pocketables is reviewing a different aspect of Windows 8 each week until the operating system's public launch on October 26. With the introduction out of the way, it's time to take a look at the Start and lock screens.The first thing you'll notice when yo...
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Unless you have been living under a rock, there is a good chance you have caught wind of Microsoft's latest operating system. Those eager to see what the new OS is all about had their first chance to take a peek back in February when Microsoft released th...
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Launched today, Windows 8 Release to Manufacturing (RTM) offers only minimal changes to June's Release Preview version, including new graphics (what Microsoft calls "tattoos") for the Start screen and Lock screen backgrounds and interface polishing for...
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Have you seen the future.Today the biggest operating system vendor in the world, Microsoft released the preview of its most ambitious operating system to date. Windows 8 had its debut to the consumer space today, with mixed review. Across the blogosphere...
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Microsoft's operating systems have come a long way since the 1990s. Before the introduction of Windows 95, many of the popularly used programs and games were DOS exclusive, but by the time that Windows 98 hit the scene the command-line based DOS was prett...
Very stable, Several great improvements versus Windows 7, Better performance and faster bootup, Cheap upgrade offers, Good usability for powerusers, lots of new schortcuts, Better security, Great for systems with touchscreens, Better multiscreen support...
Microsoft risks alienating desktop/laptop users, No boottodesktop setting, No builtin option to return the Start Menu, Weird location of shutdown/restart buttons, Poor multitasking with Modern UI and desktop, DV Hardware awards Windows 8 with a 8.75/10 an...
When news came out about about the user interface changes in Windows 8 I thought I would hate Microsoft's new operating system but to my surprise my experience with the new operating system has been very positive. I'm not a big fan of the new direction th...
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Windows. The central pillar of Microsoft and the modern computing world has also been, for the past several years, passingly easy to take for granted. Operating at varying degrees of mundane to tolerable, Windows has been a bore; a groan and a what-can-yo...
Metro redesign actually makes Desktop way more pleasant, Two-display support is pretty solid, and useful for mixing Metro with desktop, Real gestures on Windows. That work, The Metro Start screen is an awesome dashboard/app drawer, Free streamed music th...
Advertisement, Limited selection of Metro apps in the Windows Store, Simple actions in Metro apps, like searching, can be deceptively hard to complete, Metro apps can be visually confusing when multitasking, Laptop touchpads don't make the most sense, Som...
Many of you wont have a choice. This is the operating system that will come pre-installed on your PC for the foreseeable future. And thats a good thing! If youre thinking about upgrading, well, that means you actually care about this thing. And if you...
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Windows 8 is widely available right now. If you buy a new PC or laptop it will almost certainly come with Windows 8 (actually Windows 8.1 these days). As an end user you will not know the cost of Windows 8 to your PC's manufacturer, but if you pay for an...
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examiner.com Updated:
2015-04-23 11:22:49
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My Valkyrie CZ-17 came and I immediately flipped it open to face what used to be referred to by Microsoft, as the Metro interface(no longer called such, due to copy right issues with a German company owning the rights to that name). Tiles of information f...
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With the final version of Windows 8 now complete, how does Microsoft's great hope for reinventing itself for the post-PC world compare to Apple's new flagship? The short answer: not well. But lest you think that it's a simple case of sainted perfection ve...
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While the Windows Store is one of the biggest additions to the new OS, there are plenty of apps pre-installed, which bring tonnes of new features to Windows 8.The most notable of these is the Xbox Video and Xbox Music apps, which as the name suggests, plu...
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Based on the comments, articles, and discussions around Windows 8 over the past several months and my own experiences using it, I've come to a realization. Whether or not someone likes Windows 8 is solely dependent on two psychological views about change...
Some people want to lug around separate machines tailored for specific input paradigms, like carrying both a notebook and a tablet, and that's fine (crazy, but fine). Personally, I want one device that can be both a touch-friendly tablet with tablet apps...
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Windows 10 is finally here. The new OS has been spit-shined and primed for an official release. As advertised, Windows 8/8.1 users can upgrade to the new operating system, provided that current Win8 installs have been properly activated. Make sure you che...
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I've already had my say about what drives me bonkers with Windows 8, but now it's time to look at the other side of the coin. Windows 8, before its launch, had been treated like Windows Vista after its launch, but is it well-deserved? Does Windows 8 bring...
So, there you have it. You now know not only what I hate about the OS , but also what I love about it. So at the end of the day, do I recommend Windows 8? And if so, who for? That's a tough question to answer. While I'm pleased with Windows 8 overall...
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Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Windows 8 is a radical change for Microsoft and Windows. It represents a revolution in how computers work. Windows 8 doesn’t just alter what Windows is, but what a PC is, as well.These kinds of bold statements are pret...
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Reviewing an operating system is an odd endeavor, because people don't really use operating systems; they use applications. The OS should be as transparent as possible, acting as a platform for applications. In today's cloud-driven world, however, the...
Love it or hate it, Windows 8 is ushering in a new era of cloud-connected Microsoft services, a unified user interface, and more-robust social media interaction. Younger users may find Windows 8 more attractive than some old-school computer users will...
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Reviewing an operating system is an odd endeavor, because people don't really use operating systems; they use applications. The OS should be as transparent as possible, acting as a platform for applications. In today's cloud-driven world, however, the not...
New, improved file system, Easier recovery from system problems, Better integration with the cloud...
The missing Start menu will drive some people nuts, Overly aggressive when it comes to selling apps and content, Some aspects of the OS are unnecessarily confusing...
Windows 8 isn't for everyone. If you're mostly a desktop PC user comfortable with Windows 7, upgrading to Windows 8 is probably not worthwhile. If you're a mobile user who needs easy access to the complete Microsoft ecosystem, including SkyDrive, Windows...
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The new version of Windows, which is available Friday, sees Microsoft tucking the old, desktop-focused Windows skin into its back pocket, and instead donning a colorful, touch-friendly suit of tiles. It's such a grand departure from Redmond's legacy Windo...
's review of the Surface RT tablet. In short, Microsoft will need to clearly explain that Windows RT is a mobile OS that shares the same skin as Windows 8, but is not a fully capable PC. It cannot run the same desktop programs as full Windows 8, only apps...
Windows Store is still relatively low on apps. Ambiguity between x86 and Windows Store apps in Microsoft messaging and when pinned on Start Screen. Windows 8 will take effort to get used to, and not all users want to learn a new operating system and inter...
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After months of anticipation, Windows 8 is here. It launches today and goes on sale globally tomorrow. For the last year and a half, we've tracked its progress across three betas and the final release, exploring the ins and outs of Microsoft's most ambiti...
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Much of the attention being paid to this week's Windows 8 launch focuses on the new Metro-style interface and the fact that Microsoft is extending its desktop OS to tablets and smartphones. But for enterprises, the real story is the way Microsoft has...
What the Windows 2012 Server editions provide is a compelling reason to stick with Windows infrastructure, as many of the advances represent integration of management components that have no competitive parallels. Microsoft wants to use Windows Server...
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First, let's get something out of the way. Most of what's really new in Windows 8 relates to the Metro touch interface, which is Microsoft's biggest bet on this OS generation -- a bet that's risky but necessary given the company's lack of presence in the...
Solid and stable OS. Performance onpar or better than Windows 7. The traditional desktop receives a healthy dose of enhancements. Metro is visually appealing and should work really well on touchscreens. Upgrade price is attractive and extends all the way...
Metro and the desktop have been forced to coexist and it shows. UI changes can add to confusion. No Start button makes no sense. OS has yet to prove itself on the tablet market with further hardware and software support.
The Desktop: Enhancements and New FeaturesTo smooth the transition between the new UI and the old one, windows are now flat and no longer translucent, which does help a bit and gives the desktop a modern minimalist look. Windows Explorer with the ribbon i...
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A few days ago, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen quietly published an extensive review of Windows 8 . In it, Allen – who resigned from the Microsoft board in 2000 but still consults for the company – calls Windows 8 “a significant evolutionary milestone in...
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A great deal is riding on the success of Windows 8. This is the first version of the operating system where touchscreen input is ubiquitous, aimed at delivering Microsoft Windows based tablets capable of taking on Apple's Ipad and stemming the declin...
Touch-optimised UI works well on tablets, wealth of built-in apps, reset and recovery tools...
Modern UI a major upheaval, legacy applications are confined to desktop...
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The year's biggest tech launch, Microsoft Windows 8, is on course for a late-October launch. Before consumers can get their hands on the new operating system, Microsoft made its fit-for-market version (RTM) available to industry partners and enterprise...
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FOLLOW US SHARE It's no secret that Microsoft is way behind in the tablet space. As iPads and Android devices dominate the market, slates powered by Windows 7's touch-unfriendly interface are barely a blip on the radar. With Windows 8, Steve Ballmer &...
Attractive, touch-friendly interface, Tightly integrated with cloud, Compelling search feature, Fast boots, Slick Bing apps...
Competing interfaces lead to confusion, Few Windows 8 apps for now, No Start menu...
Windows 8 gives Microsoft a beautiful, responsive, and touch-friendly platform for tablets, but it works better on slates than the desktop.
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We've been examining and dissecting beta versions of Windows 8 for almost a year . In that time, a few traits have become eminently clear. First and foremost, no matter what you think about Windows 8's design, it's a towering engineering achievement: Micr...
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Apple's iOS platform seemed to come out of nowhere and take the world by storm in 2007. The introduction of the first-generation iPhone set in motion a chain of events that lead up to the holiday quarter in 2011, when Apple recorded the most profitable qu...
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The Microsoft Windows Server 8 developer preview has enough promising enhancements to virtual networking, storage and infrastructure management to warrant serious IT interest as a data center platform. While much is yet unknown about Windows Server 8...
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Every once in a while, you get a glimpse of something in the tech world that takes your breath away. For consumers, the iPad's eye candy and extreme usability, for instance, have the power to change the way they relate to computers. For enterprise adm...
Time will tell, but this could well be the operating system against which everyone else is judged...
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We’ve already talked about Windows 8 here, so today we’ll move onto our experience in using the new OS on Acer’s laptop. Microsoft announced that Windows 8 will not require more resources than Windows 7 and that apps are backwards compatible...
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Follow @infoworld Microsoft claims 300 new and improved features in Windows Server 8, but after a few days in Redmond watching demos and stepping through lab sessions, we wonder whether the marketing guys accidentally left off a zero. It's hard to na...
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Microsoft Windows 8 has launched since 26 Oct 2012. I am one of the few among my peers who have embraced the new Windows OS. I was so pleased with the initial Windows experience that I actually bought a new laptop to fully enjoy the OS – the Lenovo IdeaPa...
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Microsoft's old Windows desktop and tablet-friendly Metro UI make strange bedfellowsInfoWorld's Enterprise Windows blogger, J. Peter Bruzzese, described Windows 8 as "Windows Frankenstein." I'm tempted to call it a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" operating syst...
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