Daily Archives: August 7, 2012

Windows 8 built-in games now called Xbox Windows, Microsoft’s naming synergy continues

Windows 8 built-in games now called Xbox Windows, Microsoft’s naming synergy continues

Were you among those who jumped for joy when Windows Explorer got its new moniker? Good news, nomenclature fans, for Redmond has decided to label its new OS’ built-in games and titles obtained from the Windows Store as “Xbox Windows.” Along with the new branding, venerable Windows titles like Minesweeper, Solitaire and Mahjong will also … Continued

Amazon begins renting paper textbooks

Amazon begins renting paper textbooks

Amazon has been renting out Kindle editions of textbooks for sometime now, but not all the educational tomes you need may be available in electronic form. And, believe it or not, some people just plain prefer paper to E-ink — especially since its much easier to take notes in the margins. Now many of the … Continued

Microsoft’s Office Store now open for business, productivity-boosting apps just a click away

Microsoft’s Office Store now open for business, productivity-boosting apps just a click away

You’ve known it was coming, and today the doors to Microsoft’s Office Store were flung wide open. In short, it’s a newfangled portal that enables avid Office and SharePoint users to search for, discover and install apps. Users will need a Microsoft account and the preview version of Office, SharePoint or Exchange in order to … Continued