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Windows 8: Say Hello to the Windows Store

Windows 8: Say Hello to the Windows Store

Come October 26, Microsoft will debut the Windows Store alongside its Windows 8 OS. In this article, we highlight some of the features of Microsoft's app storefront, including how you can download desktop apps and manage your apps across multiple devices.

Windows 8: A Modern Internet Explorer 10

Windows 8: A Modern Internet Explorer 10

Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 8 will also be two versions of Internet Explorer 10 that run on the same OS: a standard desktop app and a Modern-style one. Find out what you can expect from the new web browser.

Windows 8: Built-in Apps & the Cloud-connected Experience

Windows 8: Built-in Apps & the Cloud-connected Experience

What's a Microsoft account? Find out all about it as we explore the various cloud-connected, built-in Modern-style apps in Windows 8 in this fifth installment of our Windows 8 series of articles.

Windows 8: Common Touch Gestures, Snap Multi-tasking & Touch Keyboards

Windows 8: Common Touch Gestures, Snap Multi-tasking & Touch Keyboards

Even if you're a seasoned smartphone or tablet user, you may still be overwhelmed by the many gesture possibilities in Windows 8. In this guide, we'll show you the most important gestures, and reveal their mouse and keyboard equivalents, while at the same time explore a cool new feature called 'snap multi-tasking', and tell you if it works well.

'Charms' in Windows 8 Simplifies Day-To-Day Tasks

'Charms' in Windows 8 Simplifies Day-To-Day Tasks

Charms? No we are not talking about little trinkets with magical powers but rather five dedicated shortcuts in the Windows 8 OS which will allow users to search for files, share content and access settings faster than before.

Windows 8: Lock Screen, Start Screen & Microsoft Account

Windows 8: Lock Screen, Start Screen & Microsoft Account

Windows 8 has gone through what is probably its most radical upgrade in the past 20 years. In this article, we explore the fun new ways of signing in to the OS, the tile-based, Modern UI-inspired Start screen, and why you should register for a Microsoft account.

Windows 8: The Basics, Versions & Upgrade Paths

Windows 8: The Basics, Versions & Upgrade Paths

With the launch of Windows 8 just three weeks away, we kickstart our lineup of Windows 8-related articles with the basics of Microsoft's radical new operating system. Get to know the different editions that will be made available at launch, and find out what are your upgrade options.

BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012 - A Look at Dev Alpha B

BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012 - A Look at Dev Alpha B

BlackBerry's new Dev Alpha B handset serves as a prototype for the upcoming BlackBerry 10 handset that is due for a Q1 2013 launch. Here's a quick look at the full touch BB10 device.

BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012 - All About BlackBerry 10 (Updated)

BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012 - All About BlackBerry 10 (Updated)

Research in Motion lifts the veil on the BlackBerry 10 OS at the BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012. Will RIM's next-generation OS signal the start of a new era of mobile computing? Get the juicy details here.

Hands-on with iOS 6: Facebook Integration, Shared Photo Streams, Mail & Safari

Hands-on with iOS 6: Facebook Integration, Shared Photo Streams, Mail & Safari

iOS 6, Apple's latest mobile operating system has arrived with over 200 new features. We take a look at the new Facebook integration, the various enhancements in Photo Stream, Mail, and Safari, as well as the new Privacy controls.

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