Maps App for Windows 8: Experience Touch Optimized Google Maps on Windows 8

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Windows 8 has a built in Maps app powered by Bing, but if you aren’t satisfied with it, there is another Maps app available at Windows Store which is worth to check it out. Called Maps App, it uses the Google Maps API, so you will get virtually the same experience that the official Google [...]

Add Metro Style Start Button to Windows 8 Without Third Party Tools

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Few months back I had written an article describing how to add a classic style start menu to Windows 8 desktop without any third party software tool. Here is a different way to add Metro style start menu to Windows 8 desktop without any third-party software. This method is very useful if you prefer not [...]

Windows 8 Controller Turns Android or Windows phone Into a Multi Touch Controller for Windows 8

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Windows 8 has a whole new look and a design that is clearly been developed with touch screen devices in mind, letting you control with your fingers rather than a keyboard and mouse. Here is how you can experience the Windows 8 multi-touch gestures such as pinch, stretch, rotate, swipe, side gestures, etc. on your [...]

Android’s Best Virtual Buddy Speaktoit Assistant Now Available For Windows 8 and Windows RT

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Speaktoit, the top-rated virtual assistant on Android has launched a version for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Since Windows has a relative lack of virtual assistant options, Speaktoit figures to be a popular choice for users there. Windows 8 and Windows Surface tab users can now talk to their virtual buddy, get answers to questions [...]

How to Add Scan With Windows Defender Command to Right Click Context Menu in Windows 8

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Windows 8 has a built-in antimalware software dubbed “Windows Defender” that can protect users from all kind of viruses and internet threats in real-time. It is an upgraded version of Microsoft’s Windows Defender to fight all malware types and is a substitute for Microsoft Security Essentials. Instead of real time protection, you can use it [...]

Save SSD Space by Installing Metro Apps on Another Drive (How to)

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Solid State Drives (SSD) are an increasingly popular choice for millions looking for faster performance than conventional magnetic hard disk can provide. However, because SSD are relatively expensive many PC users pair a midsize (60GB to 120GB) SSD with a larger hard drive, using SSD for the operating system, frequently used applications and data, and [...]