Before the general release of Windows 8 – Microsoft has released a few important updates for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 RTM. Remember if you have running RTM version of Windows 8/2012 your system will be eligible to receive this update. These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are […]
Read more →Windows Phone Toolkit – September 2012
Recently new update for Windows Phone Toolkit – September 2012 has been released. As per the release notes here are the changes or features included as part of this release New Features New control CustomMessageBox New control Rating New transition effects Updated control templates to more closely match the 1st party experience Shortened the product […]
Read more →Windows 8 Camp in a Box–a set of Hands-on-labs, presentations, samples
Windows 8 Camp in a Box is a set of hands-on-labs, presentations, samples and resources from the Windows 8 camps. The Windows 8 camps are free training events for developers ramping up on Windows Store app development. To sign-up or join for a Windows camp(in your region), please visit http://devcamps.ms/windows. <p>We have two packages available […]
Read more →Windows Phone 8 SDK Preview opens for existing application developers Sept. 12
In an announcement by Todd Brix Microsoft Windows Phone team blog has commenced that Windows Phone 8 SDK near to final preview can be available for existing Windows Phone application developers through Windows Phone 8 SDK Preview Program. More details about Windows Phone 8 SDK Preview Program, and how existing developers can get going by […]
Read more →Visual Studio 2012 Launch Event– at Hyderabad on – Sept 17th 2012
I got surprised to see Microsoft has sent out Visual Studio 2012 Launch event invites to most of Microsoft developers. By the time I tried to register, registration was closed – since already reached expected volume of registrations. It was so unfortunate to miss this event, as I could not register for this event on […]
Read more →Bring Start Menu back to your Windows 8 PC with Start8
Stardock Corporation(makers of ObjectDock and WindowBlinds) has released a free tool – Start8 – that will bring Start Menu back to your Windows 8 PC. This tool will give you a native looking Start Menu to your Windows 8 OS, with more familiar programs listing. It would be useful to all Windows enthusiasts who are […]
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