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Today sees the release of  Windows 8!! Windows 8 is a radical makeover of previous versions of the software and is designed for a new generation of touchscreen tablet computers and laptops. Check out the youtube video below, to see what features could benefit your business. Want to learn more about the great new features [...]

With Windows 8 being released today, we thought we’d take the time to look at 8 features that will hopefully make Microsoft’s latest OS a revolution rather than an evolution. As many of you will know, Windows 8 hasn’t been designed specifically with the traditional desktop in mind. Instead of focusing just on the office worker, Microsoft [...]

Microsoft claim that with Windows 8 the things you can do with a mouse and keyboard are just as easy to do with touch, I even came across a handy guide of the commonly used gestures – see the full guide here Swipe from the right edge for system commands  Swiping from the right side [...]

In Windows 8, apps work together so you can share information between them and streamline your work. Here’s a quick round-up of the Apps that come built-in: Mail – allows you to see all of your accounts in one place, whether it’s a personal e-mail account or your company’s Exchange mail. You can pin email [...]

Windows 8 has undergone a major redesign, so how will this new style compare to what we’re used to with Windows 7. View the Windows 8 Release Preview video below. Different interfaces for desktop and tablet – With Windows 8, you don’t have to choose between a touch device and a hard-working PC because you [...]

On Tuesday Samsung gave the first glimpse of their new Windows 8 machines, due to launch at the end of October. The Samsung Series 5 and Series 7 all-in-one Windows 8 PCs may start from as little as £500 and all models are rumored to come with high-definition touch displays. Samsung Series 5 Intel Core [...]

The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available online. The latest version updates the look of the Developer Preview which we reviewed last September and adds a number of new features while giving a face-lift to some of the old ones. You can watch the Windows 8 Consumer Preview below. The round Start button has [...]

While gadget-loving amateurs got a wealth of fun new innovations to play with at CES this year, an editor at Wired.com belittled this year’s CES somewhat as containing too few quality product developments and too many gimmicks, such as waterproof tablets. And sure, while the latest biggest, brightest TV might be a great development for [...]

A few days ago, we posted about the latest Windows 8 announcements, along with the availability of the Developer Preview, which has been out now for just over a week (since September 14th). Users from all over the world have reviewed, tweeted and blogged about their first impressions of the new OS. More specifically,developers have [...]

A few weeks ago we introduced the latest Windows 8 details and features as announced at the D8 conference. Since the Microsoft BUILD event which took place on 13th September, more details have surfaced regarding the operating system. No doubt we’ll be seeing more developments arise over the coming months until its release mid 2012. [...]