Ultimate Windows 8 starter guide: Must-know tips, apps and utilities

Follow:   12.31.2012  View in a Browser Ultimate Windows 8 starter guide: Must-know tips, apps and utilities 12.26.2012 3:30 AM The gift-giving season has reached a head, and there's a strong possibility that you now find yourself with a new Windows 8 tablet, laptop or hybrid. Does the new OS confuse you? Allow us to assist. 10 third-party alternatives for 'missing' Windows 8 apps 12.27.2012 3:00 AM The Windows Store is maturing with time, but it's still missing scads of must-have apps, like Facebook and Google Maps. Fortunately, these third-party alternatives can help ease the pain. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Reader Survey Take a quick survey and enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card. Better Backup Secure data and devices - in and out of the office.   Windows 8's uptake falls behind Vista's pace 12.27.2012 9:15 AM With just a week left in the month, Windows 8's usage uptake has slipped behind Vista's at the same point in its release, according to data from Net Applications. Microsoft app store closes to minors in South Korea 12.26.2012 10:25 AM Microsoft has locked minors out of its mobile app store in South Korea since last month. Five reasons 2012 was a great year for Linux 12.27.2012 8:30 AM Numerous market factors have allowed the free and open source operating system to make great strides. 2012's most innovative tech gear 12.27.2012 8:27 AM Innovative gear in 2012 pushed the envelope, even if gadgets weren't a huge consumer hits.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: irani.bharath.good@blogger.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107