The Last Week Without Windows 8, What is the Tech World Doing?
Unless you hadn't noticed, Microsoft are gearing up for the release of the Windows 8 (beta) Consumer Preview publicly in just over a week, but others, such as o
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What do you want to see in my new Windows 8 books?
Next week, when I finally download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview I'll start writing not just one, but two new Windows 8 books, with a third being written later
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Microsoft Security Bulletins For February 2012 Released
Microsoft today has released this month's security updates.
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Why Enterprise-Level Metro Apps Can and Will Work
I've written a lot about Windows 8 over the last few days as we approach the release of the Consumer Preview at the end of this month.
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Mozilla To Release Firefox Version For Windows 8 Metro UI
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that Microsoft's upcoming operating system Windows 8 will ship with two different interfaces.
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System Explorer, A Lightweight Task Manager Alternative
When we first reviewed System Explorer back in 2007, we came to the conclusion that it was a great Task Manager, Process Explorer and Autoruns hybrid.
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Messenger Plus! Is A Skype Chat Log Viewer, Call Recorder And More
Skype is a popular voice over IP software that you can use for a number of purposes.
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The Alternatives to Windows 8
Windows 8 is unique in that it is the first version of Microsoft's mighty operating system that faces serious and stiff competition from its rivals.
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ReactOS, the Windows XP Alternative
While we wait for the Windows 8 beta to be released at the end of the month questions are looming over what will happen with legacy software support
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Will we Anti-Trust Microsoft in the Future?
It's not that long ago, really not a distant memory, when Microsoft were hauled before regulators in the US and Europe for several years over the anti-competiti
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Can Windows 8 Be All Things to All People? The Case for Splitting It Up!
Yesterday Microsoft finally announced their plans for Windows 8 running on ARM-designed processors.
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Coming February 29th
The beta "Consumer Preview" version of Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system could be released on Wednesday 29th February.
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Why Have Microsoft Been So Quiet About Windows 8
In case you missed it, we've had a great Windows 8 discussion going on here at gHacks in the last couple of days, one that is no doubt set to continue for [&hel
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On Keeping An Open Mind When It Comes To Windows 8 - A Response
Yesterday Martin wrote up his thoughts and concerns about the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system from Microsoft.
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SFunKey, Make Fn Key Actions Directly Accessible
Many notebooks, laptops and netbooks ship with a smaller sized keyboard that lacks some of the keys that are on standard sized keyboards.
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On Keeping An Open Mind When It Comes To Windows 8
As a Windows user, I'm keeping a close eye on all Windows 8 development tidbits and leaks that I can find online and offline.
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Screenshot Captor 3 Released
One essential tool in a blogger's repertoire is a screenshot capturing software.
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Clipboard Magic 5 Released After Six Years
Remember Clipboard Magic? No? Then you are in good company as the program has not made the news in the last six years.
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Soluto Moves To The Web, Adds Remote Control Options
Remember Soluto, the software that allowed you to optimize the startup time of the Windows operating system? Appears that the developers have moved their applic
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Skype 5.8 For Windows Released
Microsoft today has released an update for the popular voice over IP, messaging and video calling software Skype.
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Speed Clicker, Computer Aided Mouse Clicks
The author of Speed Clicker has created the program to get more out of games such as FarmVille or FarmTown.
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Dashlane, A New Password Manager For Windows and Mac
Just yesterday we have reviewed the Norton Identity Safe password manager which had been released as a beta version earlier this month.
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Norton Identity Safe Beta, PC And Mobile Password Manager
Password managers are essential tools to stay safe on the Internet.
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The Windows 8 "Consumer Preview", What's in a Name?
It is widely expected that when Microsoft launch the Windows 8 beta in a few weeks that it will be labelled the "Windows 8 Consumer Preview".
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SmartCopyTool Lets You Copy Files From Large Folder Structures
If you are using Windows Explorer for your file copying jobs you have probably noticed that it is not the best tool for advanced operations like copying all mp3
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Windows 8 Metro UI Won't Allow Custom Backgrounds
With the Windows 8 Beta just around the corner, it is becoming easier to see into which direction Microsoft is heading in regards to the final version of the op
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Kaspersky WindowsUnlocker Removes System Blocking Malware
You may have heard about so called ransom ware before.
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GonVisor, Image, Comic Book and Ebook Reader
If you like to view comic books, ebooks, or image series on your computer you are probably using a specialized program like CDisplay or CoView for this which of
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Copy Images That You Have Viewed In Your Browser To Your Hard Drive
One of the things that a browser does when you open a web page is to move downloaded page items into the browser cache.
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Using Windows "Safe Boot" To Diagnose and Repair Problems
When something goes wrong with Windows it can be very difficult to diagnose or repair, and there are times when booting your computer into Safe Mode just isn't
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Windows Store, Too Metroesque For The Desktop?
Microsoft revealed additional information about the Windows Store that the company plans to integrate into the Windows 8 operating system yesterday.
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How To control Non-Active Windows With The Mouse
You can only control the active window with your mouse in a default Windows installation.
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Sort Files Into Folders With FileSieve
If you have a large directory of files that has become just to messy to work effectively with, you may want to move those files into appropriate directories.
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How To Disable Restart Your Computer To Finish Installing Important Updates Prompt
We have all been there and seen it.
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Keep Track Of Multiple Timers With WatchMe
There are a lot of programs out there that let you time one or multiple activities on a computer.
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SearchMyFiles, A Versatile Desktop Search for Windows
SearchMyFile is a portable desktop search software for the Windows operating system by Nirsoft.
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Can't Open A File? Try These File Openers
Every now and then you may come upon a file that you cannot open right away, because you do not have the right file opener available on the system.
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RogueKiller, Remove Rogue Security Software On Your PC
Rogueware, or rogue security software, is a class of malicious software that disguises itself as legit security software.
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Could "Windows TV" be Windows 8's biggest surprise?
The closer we get to the unveiling of the Windows 8 beta, the more I'm thinking about the impact (or not) this operating system is going to have on the world.
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Create Local Websites With Ampps
The majority of web developers develop their websites and services locally before they publish them on the Internet.
