Category : Windows

Metro Style Webcam App For Windows 8 Demonstration [Video]

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Right after we showed you the leaked footage of Android-like logon prompt in WIndows 8, we’ve got another Metro style leak to share. Its the new Metro style “Webcam Capture Application” caught on video, demonstrating how the new app utilizes Metro UI style visuals and controls. The application is once again a part of Microsoft’s touch-enhanced tablet experience which is planned to be incorporated in the next-gen Microsoft Windows based tablets.

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Android-like Pattern Windows 8 Logon Prompt [Video]

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In a series of Windows 8 related leaks floating all over the web, here comes another one. This time, its a video demonstrating Windows 8 logon prompt similar to Google’s Android pattern passcode hinting at Microsoft’s efforts in developing a “touch screen” friendly OS. The logon prompt is part of the Metro UI interface, codenamed “Aero Lite”. Previous rumors also suggest a new faster hibernation system in the works for Windows 8 which will execute in merely six seconds, saving all running documents and tasks.

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Windows 8 discovered to have Kinect Integration

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There has been a lot of chatter about Windows 8 in the tech world, and today we learn about a new feature integration.  It has been reported the Windows 8 includes some features like Kinect in their latest build.

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Download Windows 8 Tweaker: Unlock Ribbon UI & Hidden Features!

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A cool tweak has just hit the scene, courtesy of Windows8Beta and Windows8Search. Its called the Windows 8 Tweaker and as the name implies it tweaks the OS in a way that it unlocks some really cool “hidden features”. These features also include the hidden Windows 8 Ribbon UI which can now easily be enabled with this tool. Below is the list of features you can get on Windows 8 by this handy little tweak.

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HOW TO: New Windows 8 features discovered with Registry hacks

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Last week we reported that Windows 8 had been leaked, and even earlier today, we told you how to put Windows 8 on a USB drive and install it. Now, new features are being discovered with a little registry tweaking.

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HOW TO: Install Windows 8 on a USB drive with an ISO

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Earlier last week we posted that the ISO for Windows 8 beta had been leaked here.

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Windows 8 Time-Bomb Removal Tool Released

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A pre-release build of Windows 8(build 7850) was leaked a while back, revealing new features like push notifications and a webcam app. This same build, which has been made available to the greater part of the internet, is an expired build. Each Windows 8 pre-release build has a built-in ‘time-bomb’, which deactivates the build after 30 days. But if you were hoping to tinker with the build, there are actually two ways you can still do so.

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Jailbreak iOS 4.3.2 Tethered On Windows And Mac Using Redsn0w [Guide]

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We’ve covered how to jailbreak 4.3.2 tethered on Pwnagetool, which is a Mac-only application. Here’s how to jailbreak 4.3.2 tethered on Windows and Mac using the latest Redsn0w. While this tethered jailbreak is available, i0n1c has an untether for the Dev-team on the way.

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Push Notifications, Webcam App and More Discovered in Windows 8

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With the leaked release of Windows 8 earlier this week, anyone getting their hands on it is pulling it apart and seeing what is going to make it so special. As iThinkDiff reported earlier, Windows 8 has a substantial new feature set. However, today, even more was discovered with this mystery build.

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Microsoft Releases 3 New Windows 7 Themes – Kung Fu Panda 2, Small World and Waterdrops

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Microsoft has been doing a great job of releasing new Windows 7 themes now and then specially to tie in with popular movie releases and events. This time, Microsoft has released 3 new Windows 7 Themes: Kung Fu Panda 2, Small World and Waterdrops. Check them out after the break!

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