Windows 8

Reviews, Windows 8

What actually are the versions of Windows 8 and why so many?

What actually are the versions of Windows 8 and why so many?

In the discussion “Windows 8: What are the different versions of the OS,” raised an interesting question: if the retail sector, in theory, should be only two versions of Windows 8, why in some local stores of which there are a few dozen? With this question, as well as some […]

by × November 17, 2012 × Comments are Disabled

ASUS, Tablets, Windows 8

ASUS VivoTab x86 tablet with Windows 8

ASUS VivoTab x86 tablet with Windows 8

After RT VivoTab tablet with ARM chip, ASUS has released version Intel x86 hardware Clover Trail ASUS VivoTab for Windows 8 while keeping the screen 11.6 inches. The display in ASUS VivoTab is SuperIPS + multitouch with HD resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, with protective glass Corning Fit, function […]

by × November 16, 2012 × Comments are Disabled

Reviews, Ultrabook, Windows 8

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13: Review & Specs

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13: Review & Specs

The Asian firm in Madrid recently has unveiled its new Ultrabook convertible, a genuine technological ingenuity that has a screen capable of opening up to 360 degrees, in this case we are talking about the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. Moreover, we get the opportunity to bring the review of all new […]

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Android, Apple, News, Windows 8

Steve Ballmer: Android ecosystem is wild and uncontrolled, the ecosystem of Apple – expensive and closed

Steve Ballmer: Android ecosystem is wild and uncontrolled, the ecosystem of Apple – expensive and closed

In the forum Churchill Club in Santa Clara, California, USA, the head of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer in an interview with the founder of LinkedIn Reid Hoffman criticized the competition from Google and Apple, chosen as the subject of criticism of their mobile platforms. Thus, according to CEO of Microsoft, Android […]

by × November 15, 2012 × Comments are Disabled

News, Windows 8

Elliptic Labs has developed the technology of non-contact touch input based on ultrasound

Elliptic Labs has developed the technology of non-contact touch input based on ultrasound

Touchscreen interfaces are gradually emerging in an increasing number of devices: tablets, smartphones, laptops, monitors. Most contemporary solutions based on capacitive technology, which provides a direct contact with the user’s fingers touch the surface. This approach has one major drawback – gradually become contaminated touch surfaces. However, the new design […]

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Laptops, News, Tablets, Windows 8

GIGABYTE U2142 convertible with Windows 8: Specs & Features

GIGABYTE U2142 convertible with Windows 8: Specs & Features

GIGABYTE has introduced on its website a new netbook model GIGABYTE U2142 for Windows 8, notable for a design that lets you to transform it into an electronic tablet. A powerful model as you can see in the list with its main specifications: • Screen: Capacitive multi-touch, LED backlit, 11.6-inch […]

by × November 13, 2012 × Comments are Disabled

News, Tablets, Windows 8, Windows RT

Steve Ballmer: Microsoft Surface initial sales show modest gains

Steve Ballmer: Microsoft Surface initial sales show modest gains

Microsoft’s decision with respect to market hardware solutions with your Microsoft Surface tablet was ambiguously perceived other market players. Thus, the company Acer has repeatedly criticized the move, and even delayed the release of their tablet running Windows RT due to market products of Microsoft Surface. However, the tablet have […]

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News, Windows 8

Microsoft left out of support of DirectX 11.1 for Windows 7

Microsoft left out of support of DirectX 11.1 for Windows 7

Microsoft has announced that the forthcoming API DirectX 11.1 will not be compatible with Windows 7. Thus pressure on users who want to take advantage of new features to make the leap to Windows 8. Windows 8 has native support for DirectX 11.1, support providing improved as GPGPU, tessellation improved […]

by × November 12, 2012 × Comments are Disabled

Keyboard, Windows 8

Full list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8

Full list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8

The arrival of the operating system Windows 8 from Microsoft will be a step forward for many who also popularized the proliferation of peripherals and computers with touch interface. But also bring many new keyboard shortcuts for new interface. To make it easy to use for everyday users without touch […]

by × November 10, 2012 × Comments are Disabled

How-to, Windows 8

How to Enable Flash websites in Internet Explorer 10 Metro on Windows 8

How to Enable Flash websites in Internet Explorer 10 Metro on Windows 8

Windows 8 / RT offer two distinct versions of Internet Explorer 10. The desktop version, the continuation of traditional versions of Internet Explorer and other tactile version could call Metro version. This version is aimed for touch devices with a simple navigation bar and large viewing space but still has […]

by × November 10, 2012 × Comments are Disabled