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Windows 8 arrives – its official!

First copies of rebirth of Windows will be available 12:01 AM Friday October 26

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Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft Corp., today announced the global availability of its popular Windows operating system, Windows 8.

Beginning Friday, Oct. 26, consumers and businesses worldwide will be able to experience Windows 8, including a beautiful new user interface and a range of applications with the grand opening of the Windows Store.  Continue reading

4 Reasons why you will love Windows 8

Like your iPhone, iPad or Android phone? Then Windows 8 will be familiar and better

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Windows 8 touch points

If you like using the touch of your finger to work a smart phone or tablet, you will probably like Windows 8.

Some people may want to stay with Windows XP, Vista or 7.

I predict most people will quickly adopt Windows 8 because it’s new, better and more fun.  Continue reading

Is your computer compatible with Windows 8?

The short answer is yes if you add a touchscreen or touchpad

05 400x300 Is your computer compatible with Windows 8? photoWith the launch of Windows 8 only 3 to 4 months away, more people are asking if their computer will work with Windows 8.

Microsoft has a website to answer questions on compatible hardware – the Windows 8 Release Preview Compatibility Centre. The site has extensive lists of hardware that has been checked.  Continue reading

Windows 8 It’s All In The Touch

This video helps you learn the simple tricks that make Windows 8 navigation a breeze


Once you get used to the few new navigation tricks in Windows 8 Consumer Preview it seems like second nature.

Watch the video and we’ll cover the basics after the story break.
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