Recent content by bastones

I have to agree that why Microsoft doesn't make it obvious on how to close Metro applications. Who's going to know they can press the Enter key to go to the login screen immediately, or searching immediately from the Start screen? Unless Microsoft has built-in video tutorials that perhaps start...

Would probably suggest Lubuntu or Xubuntu as primary ones to consider. Others include Linux Mint and Ubuntu; though Lubuntu and Xubuntu and Linux Mint Debian (Xfce) would be faster on lower-end hardware. Regarding the netbook though, it's probably slow in part due to the bloatware installed by...

It's really unfortunate that buying an Apple product has to be associated with Apple fanboys, though it's partly Apple's fault for causing this sensational culture in the first place. I'm sure there's plenty of people that own Apple products and aren't "fanboys", as they are labelled. That...

I agree. I think a lot of what you can do can be done on tablets but especially on Apple's tablets it is a bit more limiting with the lack of Flash (or in a small way, Java), and the fact you are typing on a touchscreen keyboard. I think a tablet can replace a bit of what you can do on your...

I think the iPad is a pretty good device, although a few things I would change is Apple's policy so the likes of Amazon, etc. can provide in-app purchases without having to give Apple a 30% cut, which is a lot. Also the ability to set another web browser as the default. Lastly, I'd like Apple's...

Awesome. Can't wait for Windows 8 beta. The Windows Store will surely make it easier to find applications. Will definitely be appealing to developers with the global Windows user base there is.

If you really want to be within the law, I'd probably recommend you destroy the copy you have on your old machine before installing Windows on your new machine.

I read that Microsoft said the beta should be coming in February, but not sure whether that is speculation based on the store opening in late February or whether it is officially confirmed by Microsoft.