A hidden “easter egg” has been found in the Windows 8 Developer Preview by WinUnleaked.tk that reactivates the transparency on the very nice looking new Aero Lite interface, while disabling much of the extra eye-candy that comes with the full Aero glass effect on the desktop. On initial inspection it’s unclear exactly how this new Aero [...]
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Microsoft Reveals Details About Windows 8′s Storage Spaces Feature
Microsoft in a new blog post has revealed detailed information about the new Storage Spaces feature of the Windows 8 operating system. Storage Spaces enables two new features in the Windows 8 operating system that were not available in previous client Windows systems. It first can be used to create storage pools, a feature similar [...]
Windows Server 8 Beta Screenshots Leaked
A few days ago I reported that the Windows 8 Beta build had been finalised and signed off with the build number 8175. This is almost definitely the build that will be released to the public next month when Microsoft distribute the Windows 8 Beta for testing. However, while everyone seems to have focused on [...]
Microsoft offer more details of Windows 8 Reset / Refresh
One of the more interesting features in Windows 8, certainly from my perspective as the author of “Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out” is the ability for Microsoft’s new operating system to self-repair and reinstall itself. This isn’t actually as clever as it sounds but as a simplistic explanation it’ll do. Microsoft have today though offered [...]
Kinect Coming to the PC “Early 2012″
Microsoft have today confirmed that Kinect will be coming to the PC early this year “not as a hack but as a commercial product with dedicated PC hardware”. Some changes include a shorter USB cable and new firmware to allow close-up usage of the device. It is probably safe to assume the new Kinect for PC [...]
Windows 8 Beta Signed Off?
We’ve had a few leaks of Windows 8 builds recently that have been getting closer and closer to the beta build. Now it’s been reported that the Beta Build of Windows 8 has been signed off by Microsoft and is currently doing the rounds in a very close circle of testers. The news was reported [...]
Windows 8 Could Cause More Hardware Based Attacks
Microsoft are looking to improve security in Windows 8 greatly and we’ve already seen evidence of this with a new bootloader that prevents harmful software like rootkits from ever executing on your system. There’s several improvements in the BIOS security, however it has come under fire recently. Some people have said that it could prevent [...]
What Do You Think Of The Windows 8 Picture Password?
One of the coolest things that we’ve seen come from Windows 8 is the new picture password log on feature. For those of you who don’t know, this is a new method of logging in. It’s quite a cool feature if you ask me, however it’s been slated be some security experts.
Windows 8 Will Be A Much Better Deal For Publishers
here’s been much talk over the new Windows 8 App Store that’s set to be released alongside Windows 8 sometime next year. Microsoft hasn’t given us a chance to have a proper look at it yet, just shown us a few brief demo’s. However it looks like this app store will be a great deal for publishers
Are You Still Using Windows 8 Developer Preview?
Everybody was looking forward to Microsoft finally releasing the Windows 8 developer preview so that we could all finally get to play around with the latest edition of Windows 8, however I haven’t really used it at all, I’m wondering have any of you?
Windows 8 Beta Installation Screenshots Leaked
It seems to be coming a regular occurrence now, we’ve got yet more leaked screenshots of the latest Beta Build of Windows 8. Microsoft are due to release a Beta edition of Windows 8 to the public sometime in February and they are rumoured to just be signing off on it now.
Windows 8 Power Users Guide In The Works
Here at Windows 8 News, the team of editors are constantly working away in order to bring you the latest news and information about Windows 8. Of course the same goes for Windows 7 News where we’ve got a huge collection of themes,wallpapers,guides and enough how to guides to keep everyone happy.
Microsoft Goes Into Detail On The New Picture Password In Windows 8
One of the most noticeable and exciting features in Windows 8 was the new picture password to log onto Windows 8. This new feature allows a user to log in by simply drawing a pattern on a picture, making it easy to remember and use. It’s quite cool and innovative and in a post from Microsoft’s building Windows 8 blog, they’ve gone into more detail on how it works.
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