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After 5 months the Windows Store hits 50,000 apps

Windows 8 launched way back at the end of October last year and it has steadily grown since then, though there is a vocal minority who would like you to believe otherwise -- some of whom have a vested interest in making you think that way. While the growth of the operating system itself has been rather quick -- four million copies

The Joystick all-in-one remote control and hotspot

One of the cool devices that GNC found at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was the Joystick from Noitavonne. This device is kind of a one-stop-shop for many cool features. It acts as a remote control for your devices, like an Android  phone or tablet or a Windows 8 device. When paired with your TV, it turns

3 apps to customize Windows 8 to your liking

Microsoft made major changes with the move to Windows 8. Many users love the new operating system, but it also seems to have it's detractors and they tend to be the loudest voices. Yes, the new OS is different, but Microsoft has always made Windows pretty customizable and features that aren't readily so can be changed by third-party apps. That

What Did Windows 8 Look Like When it was Young?

Windows 8 is here to stay regardless of if you like it or not. Microsoft is now looking to get the operating system boosted to worldwide appeal and doing so through a variety of advertising means. But, regardless of all of that, the company also "released" some early screenshots from the development days to show how far the operating system

Windows 8 Mini-Review

If you are thinking about upgrading to Windows 8 from Windows 7, my suggestion would be to stop thinking about it and save your money for something else. Cheap as the upgrade is, the user interface is terrible. It's like Microsoft have taken the new user interface (previously known as Metro) and smashed into the traditional desktop interface, with the

Microsoft Surface Video and Details

For the past couple of months the Surface tablet from Microsoft has not only been vaporware, but also the subject of a lot of hatred from hardware makers who seem a bit put-out by suddenly having a powerful new rival.  Yesterday the long-awaited pricing information was finally released, with tablets starting at $499.  We also saw the first TV ad

Video of Tim Cook and Apple Legal Team During Surface Announcement

Yesterday Microsoft held their mysterious event and unveiled the Windows Surface Tablets - both Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT versions.  It was a rare time for Microsoft - the pre and post-announcement created Apple-like buzz.  Fitting since the new tablets are expected to compete with Apple and Android in the marketplace. Of course, rivals Apple and Google were watching