Those who've seen Windows 8 are probably familiar with its new login screen and how a giant digital clock now takes center stage. Ever wished you could port that clock to your desktop? If you have a Windows 7 or Vista computer, you can get W8 Desktop Clock, a Windows customization that does just that.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 PC operating system will enter its RTM (release to manufacturing) phase in April of 2012, according to reports.
According to a forum thread on BetaArchive, a forum responsible for leaking Windows 8 builds in the past, there's a new Windows 8 build waiting to be leaked. The new build, allegedly with 7989.winmain.110421-1285.615974c7346f7374 as its build tag, seems to include small improvements when compared to previous builds, although the new tile-based user interface doesn't seem to be included, at least judging by the leaked screenshots.
We're all excited about the prospect of a shiny new operating system from the wizards at Microsoft with its shiny user interface. If you just can't wait to have that Windows 8 feel though, you're in luck, thanks to a handy skin pack courtesy of one clever DeviantArt user.
A new video has surfaced, showing Windows 8's built-in Webcam application in action. The one minute video shows off the application's Metro-style interface and is believed to be part of the version of Windows 8 being developed for ARM processors and, in turn, slate computers.
A little tidbit from the world of Windows 8 for you this evening, with a new video leak showing off the operating system's new pattern-based log in screen.
The leaked Windows 8 Build 7850 includes a number of new features which are currently hidden because they are obviously not ready for primetime use. This includes a new Windows Explorer with Ribbon UI, a dedicated Webcam app, a built-in PDF reader, Advanced Task Manager, and more.
Wow! that was fast, and we all saw it coming! It has only been a few days since the first copy of Windows 8 leaked into the wild and now we already have software tools to bypass Windows 8 activation procedures.
Inspired by the flattened and tiled based look and feel of Windows Phone 7, the next version of Microsoft’s client operating system, Windows 8, will feature some elements based on the Metro UI pattern.
Windows 8 Build 7850 leaked just earlier this week and the Windows enthusiasts are already digging deep inside to find out about the new features it has to offer.
