I’m not going to labour the point but the installation of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is a lot easier than my earlier post relating to the Dell Duo! That said, the steps are essentially the same: Back up the supplied Windows 7 installation if desired* Install Windows 8 Run Windows Update Download Windows 7... Continue Reading →
“Live Tile” Browser for Windows 8
A quick interim post to show progress on porting this app to Windows 8. Still much to do but have made good progress in a couple of days. Plan on adding filters for Live Tile types which will re-arrange the screen accordingly. UI is very responsive so am pleased thus far. I have added... Continue Reading →
Announcing “ART” for Windows Phone 7
Ever wanted to know how to do any of the following? "Oil Painting" "Watercolours" "Pencil Drawing" "Charcoal Drawing" "Origami" "Sand Sculptures" "Chalk Drawings" "Screen Printing" Well, now is your chance! Watch, Rewind, Replay & Pause a constantly refreshed catalogue of some of the most talented artists explaining in detail how they do what they do.... Continue Reading →
Windows Phone 7.11 Tango Memory Requirements
Just got this email from Microsoft, looks like I have a little work to do … On Monday, Microsoft announced an update to Windows Phone, targeted at bringing the high-end smartphone user experience to more affordable phones in new places around the world. Windows Phone will now enable our partners to deliver low cost phones... Continue Reading →
MWC Devs: What’s in your App Arsenal?
Now more than ever its important for developers who have a primary focus on one platform to keep abreast of what is happening with todays competing platforms. These apps focus on the main competitors to the Windows Phone platform with an additional app dedicated to keeping up to speed with things in the Nokia camp:... Continue Reading →
Pop Divas
The best video clips from the best new female vocalists of this decade: Pop Divas VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Add up to 8 Artist Specific Live Tiles (see above) by dragging down on the artists list box: or by selecting the live tile from the dedicated Live Tile page: ... Continue Reading →
Rock Gods
“When you feel the need to rock out make sure you have a Rock God in your pocket” Rock Gods review by Laura on Channel 9 Great performances from these denizens of Rock: "David Bowie"; "Freddie Mercury"; "Elvis Presley"; "Mick Jagger"; "Jon Bon Jovi"; "Kurt Cobain"; "Bono"; "Jimi Hendrix"; DOWNLOAD: http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=cfcba309-bf03-4da3-87c2-ff2c0e4b00fd
Live Tile Browser Update II
The popular free App for Windows Phone has received over a dozen new ‘live tiles’ this week along with what has become one of the most requested features – a means of identifying new live tiles! As of today new tiles will be highlighted with a red dot in the upper right hand corner: ... Continue Reading →
Softies
I thought it might be kind of interesting to have this app on my own phone. I like to know when most of these guys have a new video out in the world and this app allows me to add a live tile which updates with each new post (and if I am that much... Continue Reading →
There is a new mouse in town …
I picked up a new mouse recently and though it was worth pointing out to others (pun intended). The new Arc mouse is rather nice and, dare I say it, even better than the last Arc mouse (Which in itself was a superb example of great design). So why is it better? Well its'... Continue Reading →