windows 8

SHAREit from Lenovo

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Just got an interesting email from Lenovo featuring a new program called SHAREit, that can be installed on any; iOS, Android or Windows (x86) machine. Sorry, no WP or Windows Store apps yet. Seriously, are you surprised.The EXE is a little under 9MB and installs in under 2 minutes. All it asks for is; a … Read more

Anker Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard

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I swore I would never use a keyboard with an 8” tablet, but I must have had my fingers crossed behind my back. While I used my Acer, and now my Asus 8” tablet mostly for consumption, and an occasional email reply or a FB post, there have been times where I would have liked … Read more

The Great ASUS VivoTab Note 8 Mystery

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  I have been sporting my ASUS Note 8 for a about three months now, shortly after it was re-launched and the 64GB variant became available. This nice little 8” tablet was originally announced at CES last fall, and the 32GB version became available, in limited supply, about January. While it does cost a bit … Read more

SurfacePro 3 Pen Accuracy Helped By Microsoft Research

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The moment I saw the presentation unveiing the Surface Pro 3 I had a gnawling feeling that I’ve seen something before from Microsoft that serves as the basis for the improved Pen response time. Having scoured the internet I’ve finally been able to satisfy my curiousity. Back in 2012 Micrsoft Research, more specifically , shared … Read more

TabTale Brings Kids Apps to Windows 8 Platform

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Kids games seem to be few and far between, well I mean good kids games, sure there are a lot of goofy games that might be considered for kids, but really aren’t. TabTale makes mobile games, education apps and interactive books for kids and they’re happy to announce that they’re coming to everything Windows 8. The first game they’re bringing is Paint Sparkles which is a painting game which is aimed at girls I would think as you’re painting princesses. There’s more to come though from them in the coming months..

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ASUS Vivo Tab Note 8 is Back in Stock!

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The long anticipated Vivo Tab Note Windows 8 tablet with Wacom stylus appears to be back on store shelves. They did a soft release in February with very limited stock and announced that the tablet would have a proper release in late March / early April. Well guess what, it’s early April and I decided … Read more

What’s the definition of insanity again?

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Oh, that’s right. Last week a reporter from The Verge shared a personal dilemma with her readers. Her parents had gone through three (sub-$400) Windows laptops over the past two years that broke down for one reason or another. She was looking for a replacement that would meet Mom’s needs. Like with most Moms, the … Read more