Here's What's New With Windows 8.1

 

1. Boot to desktop is now automatic. Previously you had to hunt for this new feature, but now your PC will automatically boot to the desktop.

2. Apps are now in the taskbar. Windows 8.1 featured the return of the start button to the taskbar, and the apps are now following. You are are now able to pin Modern apps to the taskbar and easily switch between them.

3. Desktop apps are default. Windows 8.1 originally would launch Modern versions of apps, but now the desktops versions will automatically launch when you click on an app.

4. There is now a search icon on the start screen. You can still search just by typing from the start screen, but there is now a visible icon on the top right of the start screen.

5. The update also includes the addition of a shutdown icon next to the search icon. Previously there was a swipe away, but the update includes an visible icon.

What do you like or dislike about the update?

What Happens Every 60 Seconds on the Internet?

 Infographic by- GO-Globe.com

 A lot can happen in 60 seconds, especially on the World Wide Web. The Internet is growing at such a rapid pace, nearly three quarters of a million searches are performed every 60 seconds. 

Here's what else can happen worldwide in 60 seconds:

-710 computers are sold
-1,820 TB of data is created (which is enough to fill 2.6 million CDs)
-232 computers are infected by malware
-450 Windows 7 discs are sold
-925 iPhone 4s and 85 iPads are sold
-11 Xbox 360 consoles are sold
-18 Amazon Kindle Fires are sold
-38 tons of E-waste is generated
-4,000 USB devices are sold
-2,500 ink cartridges are sold
-2,100 check-ins happen on social media
-$75,000 worth of revenue is added to Google
-1.1 million conversations happen via instant messengers
-103 Blackberries are sold
-$219,000 worth of PayPal transactions
-12 websites are hacked, and 416 attempts are made to hack Facebook profiles

What else do you think happens in 60 seconds?

The Top 10 Trending Technologies

 Technology often seems to be advancing at a rapid pace that can difficult to keep up with from time to time. The gap between the present and future technology is quickly shrinking making it even more difficult to stay on top of it all. Here are some of the latest technologies you can expect to see around town just in time for the holidays:

1.  Sonos’ Play: 1 is its smallest and most affordable speaker yet

Ideal for any room in the house creating a 5.1 surround

sound setup in your living room beyond compare. 

 2. The U.S. Army is Building an ‘Iron Man’ Suit for Soldiers

TALOS is the army’s newest design project said to make soldiers faster, sharper and bulletproof.

3.  Lenovo Unveils its First 8-Inch Windows 8.1 Tablet

Including front and rear-facing cameras, 64GB of storage and an Intel Bay Trail-T Quad Core Processor, it’s said to be the cleanest design we have seen yet.

4. HP Chromebook 11 is a Laptop with Focus

It may be eye appealing but just make sure you stay connected to the internet because of its limited functionality without the web.

5.   Finally a charging Dock that Charges any Apple or Samsung Device- EVEN IN BULKY CASES!

               

6. Battroborg Pits Remote-Control Robots in Brutally Dun Battle

These mini Robots will have you entertained for hours. The game incorporates motion control remotes, health indicators in the form of tiny lights and an auto-pilot mode so you can just sit back and enjoy the action.

7.  Sony Unveils World’s First Full-Frame Mirror less Cameras

8. Edible Boat Powered by Your Cocktail

The fluid powered boat design is constructed with a slit in the middle allowing the fluid you use to escape. Lisa Burton discovered that the water acts like a rope that tugs edible boat forward.

9. These Glasses Let You Play in 3D Virtual Worlds

The new system is called castAR which aims to push augmented reality into the mainstream. This new system is focused around a pair of glasses that house two micro-projectors over each lens. 

10. This Smart Wheel Makes Cycling in the City a Breeze

The FlyKly Smart Wheel is a circular device that provides an electric-powered pedal to assist after you attach it to the back wheel of your bicycle. The FlyKly is compatible with iOS, Android devices and the Pebble smart watch. Does having the ability to travel up to 20 miles per hour for up to 30 miles make you rethink the reasons to go green? 

For more details go to:  www.mashable.com

Windows 8.1 Available for Preorder

Windows new OS update is now available for preorder through the company’s online store. However, the update isn’t going to be available to the public until October 18^th. Although the Windows 8.1 update is considered to be minor, it does contain a significant amount of new features its users will appreciate. The most significant of these is the return of the Start button. Along with this, the new update gives users advanced customization options, improvements to the universal search, and the ability to log in and boot directly to Desktop mode.

For a preview of the new Windows 8.1 update, visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview