There is a difference between cheap and broke. Yes, I am using a vintage 2004 PC running Windows XP, but that’s not by choice. Actually, right now I have no choice. My life was turned upside down in 2006, and things really turned to crap in 2009, followed by gut punches in 2010 and 2011. … Read more
Today we bring you the Metro vs. Windows 8 debate! David K: What do they do when Windows 9 comes out? Hi, I thought you might like this article: Microsoft: Don’t call it Metro. Call it ‘Windows 8’ http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-dont-call-it-metro-call-it-windows-8-7000002392/ “Microsoft may go the simple route and replace ‘Metro’ with ‘Windows 8,’ my sources are saying.” … Read more
In case you didn’t realize it by now, up until today the Windows Store had been filled with free consumer previews of apps. Today the switch was turned on for Paid App submissions. That means developers can start monetizing their apps. Company accounts can submit apps too. Here is an excerpt from Antoine Leblond (Presumably … Read more
While the subject of leaks a few weeks back, Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off of their new Wedge Mobile keyboard and Wedge Touch mouse. With Windows 8 ramping up to release, you can probably expect these devices to launch sometime before October 26th rolls around. Both peripherals will connect via Bluetooth, with the … Read more
Well all the speculation and anticipation of Microsoft’s next major developer conference has been answered today. The next Microsoft BUILD developer conference will be held on Microsoft’s Redmond Campus on October 30th-November 2nd. Why so late in the year? Well the dates correspond to the week after general retail availability for Windows 8 and presumably … Read more
Microsoft is rumored to be prepping a new keyboard in conjunction with Windows 8 that they plan on introducing to the masses very soon. WinMAG leaked the purported image of the new keyboard, and it seems pretty safe to call this a legit leak. Right now details are scarce, but it appears that the keyboard … Read more
Microsoft‘s Surface tablet was rumored before the official unveiling, but no one expected the hybrid version that they strutted out on stage Monday evening. While the Surface tablet has its fair share of critics, overall, it elicited a positive response. However, there are growing concerns over Microsoft’s move to undercut their partners by entering the … Read more
Doug Smith: Looks like more dooms day from Pogue but at least the last sentence is encouraging if not little condescending. http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/ David K: he isn’t that negative. He likes Win8. He just thinks that the setup with a keyboard makes more sense. Which means he misses it a bit…I get the lack of a … Read more
Microsoft is not making things easy for tablet manufacturers once the Windows 8 OS line launches. It was rumored earlier that a Windows RT license would be offered for as low as $35, but according to Theo Valich from vr-zone, vendors are saying different, with a hefty fee being charged to companies that want to use the OS on tablets.
If you are working on Windows 8 App, want to get it into Windows Store, well you don’t have to wait until it is launched. Now you could contact Matt Harrington at his blog and submit your app for review. Make sure you follow the guidelines and follow the certification requirements and your app could … Read more