Microsoft To Launch Surface Along With Windows 8

SurfaceAt last, Microsoft’s latest PC flagship Operating System, the Windows 8, is just around the corner. The hype has had itself building for well over an year now, and Microsoft has been dishing out previews to let consumers and developers know what to expect. First the Developer Preview, then the Consumer Preview, and finally, the Release Preview before the actual release, which will be done on the 26th of this month. But amidst all this, the software manufacturer has also been gearing up for its first full-fledged hardware product, the Surface Tablet. Previously, we only knew that the Surface is going to be released somewhere near the launch of Windows 8. But now, invitations sent out by Microsoft for the launch event highlight the release of the Surface to be just before the release of Windows 8.

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Free Download of Windows8 Release Preview

Windows 8 Release PreviewIt is official! In Microsoft’s annual sales meeting, Steven Sinofsky announced the release date for Windows 8, which was later confirmed by the Windows Blog. It has been scheduled for release on the 26 of October this year, and already, expectation is high. That is only natural, since Windows 8 is one of Microsoft’s flagship products announced this year. Last year, Microsoft released a developer preview of the OS, while at the start of this year, the Consumer Preview was released. Those two releases gave developers and consumers a touch and feel of the OS, but they were far from perfect. Now, Microsoft has released a new and improved version, the Release Preview. Although still not quite there, It is much closer to the final version which will be released in October. Let’s take a look at what’s new with this preview, and how you can download it.

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Microsoft Office 2013: What are the new features?

ms office 2013 whats newIt was long awaited to hear from Microsoft about their latest creativity after the Craze of Windows 8 Consumer preview, which is now slowly coming to an end. There is no doubt that after Microsoft Windows, its Office that is responsible for Microsoft’s popularity. MS Office 2013 is now launched in to the market after the huge success of its 2010 version. Just like Windows 8, its consumer preview is now available, followed by an official launch of the product later this year.

It is important to first know about the upgraded features of this suite so that it becomes easier for you to decide whether to replace your Office 2007 or Office 2010 with this or not.

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30 windows8 Keyboard Shortcuts and Hotkeys You Must Know!

windows 8 Short KeysAt this time of life where the survival is almost impossible without having short cuts due to the busy schedules, Windows 8 has played a safer game by introducing many hotkeys that are an added feature which is responsible for windows 8 consumer preview’s popularity. We have been sharing some best tips and tricks with our readers to make their windows 8 experience an easy one. After discussing in detail how you can create the shortcuts and set them to your desktop, it is time to learn simple hotkeys to make windows 8 handling quick, efficient and interesting. Think about how it would have been if you had to always copy and paste by using the mouse in spite of simply pressing “ctrl + C” and “ctrl+ V”, the thought itself is irritating. Isn’t it?

So here are some of the most useful short keys that will surely reduce your work, making life easy and obviously saving your time collectively.

Windows9 Features : How different it could be?

windows 9 FeaturesIts easy to guess that Microsoft is working really hard to keep on going the developments maintaining and in fact boosting the pace. It was only now when Microsoft released it Windows 7 operating system which was totally a new Product in terms of features as compared to the long surviving Windows XP. Consumers were not out of the Windows 7 craze when Microsoft released it’s Magnificent Windows 8 which is again a total surprise package with features so unlike than that of all previous Versions of Microsoft’s Operating System. It is easy now to predict another revolution which will be a superset of Windows 8 too.

We have been writing on Windows 8 since a very long time, keeping an eagle’s eye on every move that the upcoming OS has been taking. Its easy to predict the upcoming add ons in the existing windows 8 as well as to predict the fundamental features of expected Windows 9 which would soon appear on screen in coming years.

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Reasons Why Microsoft Improved Windows 8 Interface- Latest Update!

Windows-8-Consumer-PreviewWindows 8 has again taken up the market with its latest reveal of updating the Metro User interface which has already proved as one of the most controversial upgrade in Windows 8, making it completely different from all previous versions of Microsoft Windows. The consumer Preview which was released few months back has got a mixed feedback from the consumers where some of them appreciated the new look, at the same time it turned out to a hassle for people having less operating skills.

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Create windows8 Bootable DVD in Minutes!

windows 8 bootable dvdKeeping your belongings managed, is always a good practice and when it comes to having your own copy of Windows 8, then you need to learn how you can grab it for yourself by making a Bootable DVD. The feedback of windows 8 consumer preview is great and the users are simply loving the new Metro Interface and the added features in this brilliant Operating system which is not only concerned with the functionality but also has taken up the market on the basis of its unique outlook. Professional Users are predicting that Windows 8 will going to rule the world for a considerably long time as compared to windows 8, so if you are planning to keep up the pace according to the world, then you really need to create your own windows 8 DVD, so that you can enjoy its usage with no limitations as long as you want.

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30 Cool "Windows 8 Tricks" You Must Know!

windows 8 tips and tricksThe hype that was created by the Windows 8 consumer preview, has now taken up the entire world in its spell and it was shocking for me to realize the power of windows 8, when I recently made a survey about the latest happenings at Microsoft’s end, after getting free from my exams. We did talk about the upper hand that windows 8 has got on all previous versions, highlighting why a real huge crowd is falling for it, and now it’s the time to share some most wanted tips and tricks of Windows 8, to ease out things for our readers so that they can get their hands on one of the greatest developments that has have ever taken place in the Microsoft.

The following tips will not only expose the versatility of windows 8 but will also help the consumers in solving all the possible problems that they might face, using the new User Interface and features.

Amazing Windows 8 Wallpapers–Reloaded!

windows-8-logoWindows 8 is taking up the market slowly and I have noticed a great thirst in the consumers for the cool desktop wallpapers to keep their windows 8 customized. along with the exciting new features of windows’ new creation, windows wallpapers are center of attention too. Smartearningmethods was keen enough to judge the massive change that will accompany the launch of Windows 8 and has had kept its readers updated with every single move.

The first thing that attracts the consumers is the basic outlook, the features,  and the user interface when it comes to a goof operating system, and Microsoft is smart enough to judge it right,. We have been sharing some extraordinarily astonishing wallpapers, specifically for the windows 8 users, and here we come again.

here are some more most downloaded wallpapers of windows 8!

Create Backup and Restore it In Windows 8 – Tutorial 4

backup and restore in windows 8Data loss is the most unwanted thing that any user ever want. However its uncontrollable and no matter how many preventive measures you take, your data is in a constant risk. The Windows 8 users who have recently switched on Windows 8 from their beloved windows 7, they    need to know about how they can create Backups and can restore them using windows 8  to minimize the adverse affects of data loss.

Windows 8 have no option of creating backup through file history feature on your local drive which was previously a blessing for the Windows Users.However you can easily create Backups and restore them following the procedure mentioned below.

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Convert PDF To Image File in Windows 8- Tutorial 3!

pdf to image on windows 8Microsoft’s record breaking hype creating invention, the windows 8 consumer view has been the center of attention since the day it was out. It has not only open new doors for the windows users, but also has shown new ways to the developers. Since its advent, the programmers are found busy in programming their softwares to make their pieces compatible with windows 8 operating system. Giant companies like Firefox and Skype have been busy throughout these three months, finding their place now in the new market.

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SkyDrive Application For Windows 8- Most Recommended for Developers

skydrive app on windows 8Keeping the need of windows 8’s broader perspective, the SkyDrive application of Microsoft, is a all what it needed to provide the cloud services to windows 8 users. Sky drive is a free Microsoft’s web – based synchronization service which facilitates the windows users as a free file hosting service. The users can store data up to maximum 25 GB, Saving their local hard disks, avoiding data loss incidents.

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