Metro

Opening Windows 8: Rethinking the missing Start menu

Is losing the Start menu in Windows 8 a problem or an opportunity for third parties to improve the Windows user interface? 02 Nov 2012 - 52 comments

Leaked shots of Metro-style Hotmail posted

Following a couple days of rumors, a leaked shot of the upcoming Metro-style Hotmail redesign has emerged. Via the German site WinFuture, ...... 08 Jun 2012 - 12 comments

Google: We are working on Metro Chrome for Windows 8

Google has said today it is working on a 'Metro' version of Chrome that will work in Windows 8. The news follows Mozilla's announcement that ...... 15 Mar 2012

Download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Microsoft has released their long-awaited Windows 8 Consumer Preview today. The download is available, and is just a bit over 3GB as a full ISO. ...... 01 Mar 2012 - 5 comments

Windows 8 Metro gets a new logo

Microsoft has revealed a new logo today for Windows 8, one that features a single-color design and will be based on the Metro user interface. ...... 17 Feb 2012 - 10 comments

Adobe Flash is the exception to Microsoft's 'no plugins' rule for Metro Windows 8

Last week, while showing off their upcoming Windows 8 operating system, Microsoft dropped a bombshell, explaining that HTML5 "Metro-style apps" ...... 20 Sep 2011 - 4 comments

Reviews

	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
	Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product. 1 user comment
	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.

Guides

	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments
	Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) In this guide, we go through the most typical reasons for rapid battery drain with phones, and look at potential reasons or solutions.
	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	What IP rating for dust and water resistance means An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean? 1 user comment
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment

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