WindowBlinds 8 Brings Back Aero In Windows 8
Stardock has carved out a name for itself when it comes to UI customization on the Windows platform. Its WindowBlinds software in particular has enjoyed great success over the …
Tag: User Experience
Getting Used To Windows 8 Only Takes 10 Minutes, Says Expert
Windows 8 is often described as a confusing operating system, particularly for new and novice users. This belief stems from both Metro and the UI changes that Microsoft introduced. …
The readers speak, what has been your experience ordering the Surface Pro this weekend?
So it looks like the launch of the Microsoft Surface Pro has been something akin to a disaster. Yes it seems like the devices are sold out across the country but …
My Open Letter to Julie Larson-Green: 4 simple changes you need to make to "fix" Windows 8
since the very beginning, I have a few ideas about what the problems are with Windows 8. They aren’t as dire as analysts, bloggers and the press make them …
The two clear and present barriers to Windows Phone adoption
Windows Phone is never promoted in social ads or any ads as robustly as other platforms. From the piece: You see these kinds of app promos in museums, in stores of …
How Much Will You Really Use the New Windows 8 UI on a Desktop/Laptop?
Surface Centers Are Now Officially Popping Up
we talked about how Germany, France, the UK, and Australia where all getting pop-up “Surface Experience Centers” as a way for Microsoft to bring users in these countries a …
The Truth: Windows 8 DOES Improve on the Windows 7 Desktop Experience
The Top 5 Windows 8 Features That Small Businesses Will Love
Windows 8 Tutorials but in addition, I wanted to go through 5 of the Windows 8 features that I think small businesses will really like. The Metro User Interface …
Gabe Newell lashes out at Windows 8 again
I continue to post his quotes just to be able to repost this picture. Anyway, Gabe Newell, the co-founder of Valve software has more to say about Windows 8. …
New substitute for the name "Metro".. *sigh*
Gabe Newell does not like Windows 8
How do YOU feel about Windows 8?
New Microsoft Surface graphic looks pretty cool
We knew this day would come – a tool to disable the Metro UI in Windows 8
Sean Ludwig's father tries out Windows 8
A great Windows 8 Explorer Concept
Here is a larger version of the image This concept image was uploaded by “RAM_Fatal1ty” and is far better than what Microsoft is doing with the look of explorer. As you …
How Difficult is Windows 8 for the average user?
The All new Metro Interface With Windows 8, the average user will face the new Metro interface for the first time. Getting used to the metro interface will require …
Is Windows 8 Really a Multi-tasking Operating System?
The Windows 8 Metro UI challenge
Microsoft double down on removing the Start Menu
Microsoft understand their users, you hear this. It seems that Microsoft is determined to get rid of the start menu but you knew that already. What I didn’t know …
Touchscreens Everywhere – A Guest Post
The following is a guest post by Robert Kegel. In a recent article by Onuora Amobi wrote “Steve Ballmer has an 80 inch Windows 8 Tablet in his office” …
Beyond Windows 8 – Life After NT/Desktop?
Just yesterday I mentioned that Microsoft is on the verge of evolution thanks to Windows 8, and in the process I asked whether or not a fork in Windows …
In The Not-So-Distant Future Will Windows Need To Split Up Into A Casual And Technical Version?
Windows 8 – A Desktop OS Or A Mobile Device OS?
Review: Zinstall – Zinstall XP7 Provides An Easy Way To Migrate From Windows XP To Windows 7
The 9 ways that Windows 8 will change businesses forever
force businesses to re-evaluate their functional business processes. No longer will they be able to just give IT permission to roll out the new update, there will need to …
Right on cue, the Windows 8 OEM and CPU storm clouds gather
Digitimes is reporting that Notebook vendors are having some trouble meeting Windows 8 hardware requirements in a cost-effective manner. Since Ultrabook prices are still unable to drop to a …