[TechRepublic] Windows 8 Release Preview first looks

Windows Desktop TechRepublic Member | June 01, 2012

Editor's note The Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview is here and we have it covered from all angles. Windows 8 Release Preview available earlier than expected The Windows 8 Release Preview is now available and ready for you to test-drive. Read more Microsoft's Windows 8 Release Preview: What's in and what's out The near-final Release Previewtest build of Windows 8 is available. Here’s what’s in (and not) in the latest build. Read more Windows 8 Release Preview: Microsoft gets its apps together Microsoft’s carefully timed unveiling of Windows 8 has been frustratingly incomplete. Today’s launch of the Release Preview fills in many of the missing pieces, with the biggest surprise being a rich and polished collection of Metro style apps. Read more Resource of the day Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide There's a big difference between strategy and execution. Take a look at this white paper to learn how you can take your business strategies into the real world with the help of assets you already have access to, your employees. Create application reminders with the Windows Scripting Host Greg Shultz shows you how to create a Reminder Script using Windows Scripting Host in Windows 7. Read more Posts from TechRepublic   Office 365 adoption increases by 400 percent in Asian SMBs Many SMBs in the Asia-Pacific region that choose Office 365 are benefiting from reduced expenses and greater work efficiency, says Microsoft. Read more Ready or not IPv6 is here for all Google Apps The IPv6 standard will be permanently enabled for Google Apps on June 6, 2012. Are you ready? Read more Will your phone ever realistically replace your wallet? Patrick Gray is hesitant to jump on the mobile payments system bandwagon until some of the current problems have been resolved. Do you think a wallet-less future is possible? Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Acer Iconia Tab A510 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Acer Iconia Tab A510 and finds a large battery, replaceable components, and plenty of yellow tape. View on site Today's recommended downloads Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide (SuccessFactors) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) CIO Strategies for Consumerization: The Future of Enterprise Mobile Computing Conquering the Challenges of Data Center Complexity (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) LIVE WEBCAST: Staying the Course: Why Fully Deploying Windows 7 Still Makes Sense (Dell & Microsoft) Favorite Windows 7 Tips   How do I mail merge in Word 2007? How do I add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista? How do I build my own external hard drive enclosure? How do I change file extension associations in Windows Vista?   Connect with TechRepublic Shadow IT Cheat Sheet Here's what you need to know about shadow IT, why it is lurking inside your organisation, and what you should do about it. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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