[TechRepublic] Windows 8 development is done

Windows and Office TechRepublic Member | August 06, 2012

Microsoft hits RTM milestone with Windows 8 Windows 8 development is done. Some users will be able to get the final bits within days. Read more Cleaning up Microsoft's Metro mess Microsoft's explanation that Metro was a "code name" is laughably bad spin. The company's sudden decision to throw the term down the memory hole is strange, and developers deserve a full, honest explanation of the reasons behind the change. Read more Resource of the day Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs Your customers are an untapped source of knowledge about your products. Leverage social media to tap into this "free" resource. View this webinar and learn how you can improve customer satisfaction with easy access to user-generated content. Posts from TechRepublic   Peanut Butter PC: Trying to keep kids safe Peanut Butter PC by Peanut Butter Software is designed to deliver a secure, parent-sanctioned desktop for kids. Read more Windows 8 infographic: Pros and cons at a glance TechRepublic polled its members as to whether they had plans to upgrade to Windows 8. We also have the top reasons why they will or won't. Read more ClamWin protects Windows desktops and servers against malicious software ClamWin is a free, open source, cross-platform, and easy-to-use antivirus solution for Windows desktops and servers. Learn how to use ClamWin. Read more It's time to satisfy our Curiosity about life on Mars NASA's Curiosity rover will land on Mars in the wee hours of August 6, 2012. Learn more about the landing, Curiosity's mission, and where to watch the live feed of this historic event. Read more Featured multimedia   Curiosity Mars rover's landing plan The Curiosity rover is scheduled to land on Mars on August 6, 2012. See images of the rover and of its Mars landing site, Gale Crater. View on site Slideshow: The Windows 8 Action Center Windows 8's Action Center has been streamlined to further centralize and simplify standard maintenance operations. View on site Today's recommended downloads Guide to Improving First-Time IT Certification Pass Rates (SkillSoft) Expanding BIs Role by Including Predictive Analytics (SAP) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Retail in the Smarter City (IBM) Amazon Web Services: A guide to Amazon's cloud (ZDNet) Favorite Windows Photo Galleries   How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials? Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash? Exert your control with GodMode folders in Windows 7   Connect with TechRepublic London Olympics 2012: Special Report From London, TechRepublic UK editor Steve Ranger and chief reporter Nick Health lead our coverage of the technology that is powering the 2012 Olympics. 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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