Intel Compute Stick

This looks pretty cool. Being able to have a full Windows machine in such a small form factor that can plug into your TV. Why would you need Hulu Plus?  Click here to learn more.

Windows 8.1 Free Upgrade

The Windows 8.1 upgrade is available today for all Windows 8 and Windows 8 RT users. Simply go to your Windows Store app and there will be an icon to download it from the store.

Issue with Windows Store apps trying to update after being deleted

It looks like there is a known issue with the Windows 8 app store where uninstalled apps are trying to update themselves even though they have been uninstalled. This is a known issue and Microsoft is working on a fix. Click here to see more info.

Microsoft Surface confirmed date

The RT version of Microsoft's Surface tablet is set for October 26th, the same day as Windows 8.
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Windows 8 Displays Graphics Better than Windows 7

Found this neat article on some of the details of how they have improved the hardware acceleration for graphics in Windows 8. Click here to check it out.

Microsoft Releasing its own Tablet--Surface

In an announcement made yesterday, Microsoft has announced plans to make its own line of tablets named 'Surface'. Check out some specs/video here.

Windows 8 "Charm"

Saw this article on Techie-Buzz showing off Windows 8 new "Charm" feature. Looks like a whole new interface for the start menu that we are used to. Check out more screenshots and details here.

Microsoft Build

Today begins the first day of the Microsoft Build conference. I am excited to see what will be anounced with Windows 8 and possibly te anouncement of a Windows 8 tablet. You can watch it live on cnet.com here.

Windows 8 will run on Windows 7 hardware

Wanted to share this article which talks about how Windows 8 will be able to run on any computer that is currently able to run Windows 7. Read more about it here.