How to Keep the Windows 8.1 Start Screen Alive in Windows 10

How to Keep the Windows 8.1 Start Screen Alive in Windows 10

As Windows 10’s public preview continues to evolve, many users find themselves torn between the modern conveniences of Microsoft’s latest OS and the familiar layout they’ve grown to love in Windows 8.1. If you’re one of those who spent years mastering the full-screen Start menu and aren’t ready to let go, there’s still a way to preserve that tile-based experience in Windows 10.

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Quam

Quam

Let’s step back in time to a fascinating chapter of the German mobile landscape. I by myself had the pleasure to be right in the middle of the German telecom industry and can remember every detail of this fascinating story. Eleven years ago, a new contender called Quam burst onto the scene, only to disappear just as quickly.

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Windows 8 Box Design Leaks

Windows 8 Box Design Leaks

As Windows 8 approaches its official launch date of October 26, 2012, anticipation is building across the tech world. Microsoft has already shipped the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version to OEM partners, meaning PC manufacturers are busily preparing new systems for the big day. Even more exciting, supposed images of the retail box design for Windows 8 have surfaced online, giving us a glimpse of a minimalist aesthetic that reflects the clean, modern look of the brand-new Start Screen and Metro-inspired interface.

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Hotmail Becomes Outlook

Hotmail Becomes Outlook

If you’ve been using Microsoft’s online services, formerly known as Windows Live, you’ve likely noticed some changes lately. In an effort to unify its ecosystem, Microsoft is embracing the Metro design familiar from Windows Phone 7 and the Windows 8. This shift is more than just a fresh coat of paint: it represents Microsoft’s strategy to create a cohesive, touch-friendly user experience across all its platforms.

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Windows 8, Windows Live, and Zune

Windows 8, Windows Live, and Zune

Dieser Tage kursieren merkwürdige Gerüchte im Netz, die mir Anlass zur Sorge bereiten. Wie die ursprüngliche Quelle The Verge berichtet, sollen mit dem Start der Windows 8 Beta ebenfalls auch weitere Infos an die Öffentlichkeit dringen. Gemäß The Venge soll der Produktname Windows Live und Zune beseitigt werden. Dabei stützt sich die Quelle auf nicht weniger als einen leak der Windows Live Beta, in der diese Wörter einfach nicht mehr vorhanden sind.

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