I agree it does somewhat fall apart with the apps, but I disagree that they shouldn't be doing comparisons. These ads are far superior to the annoying dancing ads.
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I agree it does somewhat fall apart with the apps, but I disagree that they shouldn't be doing comparisons. These ads are far superior to the annoying dancing ads.
But it highlights the things W8 is good at, so I quite like them.
Any thing they'd throw on TV would be more relevant than the dancing ads. Only Microsoft would dedicate the initial product campaign to an accessory.
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Mr. Wonderful
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So it happened yesterday.
Using my parents' Windows 7 machine, I kept trying to get to the Start Screen and doing things that you can't do in Windows 7. Being on Windows 7 was completely interrupting my workflows.
Using my parents' Windows 7 machine, I kept trying to get to the Start Screen and doing things that you can't do in Windows 7. Being on Windows 7 was completely interrupting my workflows.
I have tried too many times to close fullscreen desktop apps by dragging my finger/mouse down from the top. Some features in metro make a lot of sense for traditional windows.
ahem, share function for desktop apps please.
Steelyuhas
Member
God this so much.
Sometimes I feel it would be worth it to use Metro IE with a KB + M just to have access to the share charm.
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Also, as there appears to be no active Office thread, anyone here on Office 365? There was just an update, but of course it doesn't tell you anything about it.
Might want to go on Facebook and see what permissions the 'Microsoft' app has.
You forgot to mention it all falls apart once they mention the aspect ratio.
Some people like it when they can watch movies on their tablets without huge black bars on either side of them.
Mike Works
Member
So I have a weird problem. I bought a desktop PC and set up a Microsoft account and everything works fine. I then bought a laptop and elect to have my Microsoft account be the default user - however, every time I power on the laptop, it opens with the login/password screen and it won't accept my password with the local user. So I have to change it to email, enter my email address (for my Microsoft account), and then that works.
Problem is it doesn't work if I'm not connected to the internet, which I found out the hard way yesterday. Any ideas how I can remedy this? I'm assuming this all stems from the guy who sold my dad the laptop (and set it up with his name as the local user... I still can't change his username to mine in the directory).
Cheers.
Problem is it doesn't work if I'm not connected to the internet, which I found out the hard way yesterday. Any ideas how I can remedy this? I'm assuming this all stems from the guy who sold my dad the laptop (and set it up with his name as the local user... I still can't change his username to mine in the directory).
Cheers.
Wiktor
Member
Why? The widescreen ratio has some advantages in tablet format, especially the way Windows 8 is constructed.
I'd still argue that for web browsing, a 4:3 tablet screen is better than a 16:9 screen. Most of the web isn't formatted for 16:9 thus you loose tons of screen estate when using such a screen.
There was a video demonstration that highlighted this sort of thing, probably from around the iPad (4th) came out, but I can't for the life of me find it at the moment.
Wiktor
Member
True, but most web isn't formated for tablets anyway, 4:3 or widescreen ones, same with retina resolutions.
That said, yes..for web browsing 4:3 tablet is better, but it's worse for movie watching. Plus the 16:9 really helps for Windows8-style multitasking.
ehwinbeta on windows 8.1 said:
http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-81-apis-reveal-support-4k-displays-and-more
Jayayess1190
Member
I do not like that. Should keep the charm bar searching and add the search box.
Not a fan of this.
Alx
Member
I agree ; the universal search function was a very interesting feature, that made it quite natural to use (once you know about it. I was a bit lost the first time I went to the Windows Store and didn't know how to look for a specific app.
)killer rin
Member
They should just allow both methods of search -.- Have the universal search in the Charms for when your at the desktop, and have one on the app so that you don't have to scroll if your already in it.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
I take it we won't hear anything until Build?
Speaking of Build, I don't suppose you know anything about the Xbox One app situation? I'm guessing (hoping) they're going to open up app development to anybody (similar to Windows 8), using the same/similar WinRT APIs.
Really I'm not sure why I'm asking you, because you probably can't really speak about it, so I guess my question boils down to; Can you at least indicate whether or not you know anything?
Pointless question I know, but I'm curious
brotkasten
Member
There will be an app platform for the One. It's just a shame that the new Kinect for Windows is coming so late.
Kill Your Masters
Member
The Start Button and Boot to Desktop in Windows 8.1 has been confirmed by both Mary Jo Foley and Paul Thurott. You can also use your desktop background on the start screen as well. Also you can change the start button to default to the all apps screen. You will be able to turn off the start button as well which will be there by default.
http://www.zdnet.com/heres-how-the-new-windows-blue-start-button-may-work-7000016042/
http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/coming-blue-boot-desktop-start-button-and-more
http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/blue-start-experience-changes
http://www.zdnet.com/heres-how-the-new-windows-blue-start-button-may-work-7000016042/
http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/coming-blue-boot-desktop-start-button-and-more
http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/blue-start-experience-changes
Anton Sugar
Member
I like the new changes. I also like how MS is taking every opportunity it can get to troll Start screen haters.
"Metro apps on the desktop--finally!"
"Metro apps on the desktop--finally!"
Steelyuhas
Member
Although you dip into not being able to save users from themselves territory by allowing users to choose anything for Start screen backgrounds, the example above looks surprisingly good and you can't deny that it creates a nice UI unity between the desktop and start screen.
Update desktop icons plz!!
Update desktop icons plz!!
HarryDemeanor
Member
Oh it will. It comes with the territory though.
Start button looks nice and boot to desktop is good for those who want it. Of course having the start button bring up the metro menu is going to make some people angry. I don't know why people thought the button was going to bring back the old start menu.
I was hoping it would work in the other direction, so that you could get the Metro backgrounds on the desktop.
This way it's too easy to fuck up the start screen. The start button is a really dumb idea, too. I would have just stayed the course and waited for people to learn how the invisible one works. It's not that hard. Everyone I explained Win 8 to (e.g. my parents) accepted the corner pretty quickly.
Now it's just inconsistent, because one corner gets a button, but all the others don't, so people may not learn the corner stuff as fast. And in Metro apps there is no button. So people have to learn the corner action or the windows key anyway? Great...
Edit: allegedly everyone wants to be on the desktop all the time, anyway. Hence, being trapped in there shouldn't be that much of an issue. Now people just get trapped in Metro apps ^^
Added stuff...and things.
Mr. Wonderful
Member
So many girls' computer backgrounds... A blurry compressed cell phone pic of her and her boyfriend centered four inches tall in the middle of the screen surrounded by black.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Are you sure it isn't actually going into sleep mode instead of just turning off the monitor?
I wonder if there are search options I'm missing somehow or if it is actually varied depending on the hardware. I don't find searching on my Twist to be efficient at all compared to 7. On 7 I type something in the bar and I get several 'top hits' already sectioned out without touching anything else and without leaving my work on the desktop.
On 8, I can shortcut to search (which of course takes me to a completely separate screen) and I can type my search term but I then have to navigate through Files-Settings-Apps categories and hit Enter before it does anything.
I've seen people say they find 8 searching to be much better so I wonder if I'm missing something here.
On 8, I can shortcut to search (which of course takes me to a completely separate screen) and I can type my search term but I then have to navigate through Files-Settings-Apps categories and hit Enter before it does anything.
I've seen people say they find 8 searching to be much better so I wonder if I'm missing something here.
No that's just how it works in 8, some prefer it that way, others don't. There are shortcut keys you can use to search a specific category, such as:
Windows key+F - Search only files.
Windows key+Q - Search only apps.
Windows key+W - Search only settings.
Although Windows 8.1 will make search just like Windows 7 again.
Kill Your Masters
Member
Well the laptop is still running when it happens. Screen gets locked though.
Try looking through the energy options. If there's no way to configure it properly, you could just disable the deactivation of the screen when the laptop is plugged in.
Windows finally comes with an Alarm clock! yay...
The updates are more like fixes than updates, still pretty good. Don't think start button complainers will be satisfied though. I still don't know why they didn't replace the desktop with the start screen instead of putting it in place of start menu. Having normal windows appear over start screen fixes all problems, and for tablet touch use there could be always on top option for start screen. People see their desktops far more than the start menu, I think this approach could have served the company goals better too.
They better fix the window color options here btw.
The updates are more like fixes than updates, still pretty good. Don't think start button complainers will be satisfied though. I still don't know why they didn't replace the desktop with the start screen instead of putting it in place of start menu. Having normal windows appear over start screen fixes all problems, and for tablet touch use there could be always on top option for start screen. People see their desktops far more than the start menu, I think this approach could have served the company goals better too.
They better fix the window color options here btw.
brotkasten
Member
weather app with the large tile looks really nice.
Also those excel etc.. tiles look different than just the standard desktop tiles.
edit: looks like desktop applications can use better tiles "Desktop apps will also use colorful tiles by default, and developers will have the option to create richer versions."
edit2: this is cool
Also those excel etc.. tiles look different than just the standard desktop tiles.
edit: looks like desktop applications can use better tiles "Desktop apps will also use colorful tiles by default, and developers will have the option to create richer versions."
I like that both wp8 and w8 are coming closer together with their UIs.
edit2: this is cool