We are probably only two weeks away from the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview…as it is now being called. Will an upgrade be worth it? Hard to tell. Right now we know the biggest new feature is the so-called Metro Interface. It reminds me of a smartphone or tablet interface. Of course, those are both touch devices and my desktop and laptop are anything but touch devices.
Now, you can use your mouse to activate Metro buttons…or switch to the desktop interface you know enjoy with Windows 7. If that is the case, why pay for Windows 8? Well, I am sure there is more to it than that and I am going to try out the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on one of my laptops and let you know. If you would like to see the Metro Interface, check out our very first story.
I’ve also included a couple of interesting articles on photography in this edition, so be sure and check those out, if you are interested. As always, there are also other good stories here to keep you occupied, so enjoy. JRC
Leaked Shots Reveal Windows 8 Consumer Preview
While we eagerly await the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, which is still expected to come sometime this month, two blogs have leaked numerous screenshots of what appears to be the release. And based on these shots, we can see some important differences between the current build, the Developer Preview, and the coming Consumer Preview.
Opinion: Five Reasons why Windows 8 will be dead on arrival
Some of the author's die-hard Windows friends are very excited by Windows 8 arrival later this year. Others fear that Windows 8 will be a repeat of Microsoft's Vista disaster. The author knows Windows 8 will be a Vista-sized fiasco.
Adobe Launches Sandboxed Flash Player for Firefox
In secure software development, sandboxing refers to the practice of isolating a process from the operating system in order to minimize the fallout of a potential exploit. This type of technology has gained popularity in recent years, primarily because of its use in Google Chrome, a browser that has never experienced a successful remote code execution attack so far.
Be everywhere: Google’s real social strategy
There has been a lot of talk about how Google+ is failing, going to fail, or is a waste of time for both individuals and brands. It would be foolhardy, however, to treat Google+ as down for the count so early in the match. After all, Google has a lock on key distribution channels that it can use to muscle Google+ into the forefront of the social media conversation.
New Malware Attacks Target Online Banking
A new online banking fraud scheme is on the loose. Users are tricked by an offer of training in a new "upgraded security system" after being logged into the bank's real site, after which money is moved out of the account but evidence of the theft is invisible. The scam involves what has been dubbed the Man in the Browser attack.
Your next computer could well be a tablet
Like it or not — and I know that some of you don’t — tablets are changing the way the world works and plays. Whether it’s an iPad, Kindle, Nook, or a tablet based on Google’s Android OS, mobile devices are swirling across the computing landscape. Here’s how to pick the right one.
12 Great Tips to Scan Your Family Pictures
In the age of digital photos, photo scanners are still around largely because most of us—or our parents and grandparents—have collections of old film-based photos. Most people would like to get those photos scanned, if they could only figure out how. If that's the boat you're in, here are some tips that can help.
10 Photography Tips for Enthusiasts
You don't have to be a pro to really love photography. If taking pictures is your passion, consider these tips and ideas to help expand your skills and bring new perspective to your work.
A Handy Tweaking Tool For Windows
I normally try to steer clear of system utility tools such as registry cleaners, generic Windows clean-up suites and so on, because in my experience they can do more harm than good. But a simple, free program called Tweak Me seems to work rather well, and it's easy to reverse any changes because you can keep track of the selections you make.
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