Windows 8: Top 10 swipe gestures

-via IBNLive
 
Windows 8 is here and the latest version of the Microsoft operating system is a drastic departure from its predecessors. There is a learning curve to cross before users can comfortably begin using the new OS. Here are some handy tips on common Windows 8 swipe gestures:
 

1. Swipe from the right edge for system commands.
   Mouse equivalent: Place the mouse pointer in the lower-right or upper-right corner of the screen. 
2. Swipe in from the left to switch apps. It reveals thumbnails of your open apps so you can switch to them quickly.
   
   Mouse equivalent: Place the mouse pointer in the upper-left and click to cycle through apps or lower-left corner of the screen to see the Start screen.
   
3. Swipe in and out on the left brings up the most recently used apps.
   
   Mouse equivalent: Place the mouse in the upper left and slide down the left side of the screen to see the most recently used apps.
   
4. Swipe from the bottom or top edge for app commands. Users can swipe from the top to the bottom of the screen to dock or close the current app.
   
   Mouse equivalent: Right-click the app to see the apps commands.
5. Drag an app to close it. Users don’t have to close apps as they will close on their own if you don’t use them for a while. If you want to close an app, drag the app to the bottom of the screen.
   
   Mouse equivalent: Click the top of the app and drag it to the bottom of the screen.
   
6. Press and hold to learn. You can see details when you press and hold. In some events, pressing and holding opens a menu with more options.
   
   Mouse equivalent: Point to an item to see more options.
   
7. Tap to perform an action. Tapping something causes an action, such as launching an app or following a link.
   
   Mouse equivalent: Click an item to perform an action.
   
8. Slide to drag. This is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but users can use it for other interactions, too, such as moving an object or for drawing and writing.
   
   Mouse equivalent: Click, hold, and drag to pan or scroll. Also, when a user uses a mouse and keyboard, a scroll bar appears at the bottom of the screen so he can scroll horizontally.
   
9. Pinch or stretch to zoom. Zooming provides users a way to jump to the beginning, end, or a specific location within a list. Users can start zooming by pinching or stretching two fingers on the screen.
   
   Mouse and keyboard equivalent: Hold down the control key on the keyboard while using the mouse wheel to expand or shrink an item or tiles on the screen.
   
10. Rotating two or more fingers turns an object. Users can turn the whole screen 90 degrees when you rotate your device.
    
    Mouse equivalent: Support for rotating an object depends on whether the specific app supports it. 

Windows 8, Surface: A Fresh Start, but Buyers May Need Convincing

- via eWeek

Microsoft announced the global availability of its long-awaited Windows 8 platform at a New York City event Oct. 25, along with its Surface tablet running Windows RT, a version of the OS for ARM-based tablets.

"This is probably the most important announcement of Microsoft's history since the launch of its Windows 3.0 in 1990," Malik Saadi, a principal analyst with Informa Telecoms & Media, said in an Oct. 25 research note. "This is not just a product announcement; it is a new strategic direction that will redefine the way computers are used."

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City coming to iOS and Android

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto : Vice City is coming to "select" iOS and Android devices later this fall as part of its 10 year anniversary.

No details of the port has been released yet, but Rockstar has hinted that the game will have several "unique" enhancements and will be using native, high-resolution assets.

Stay tuned as we cover the game over the next few weeks as newer details emerge.



 

Far Cry 3 - Gameplay

Check out the latest gameplay video for the upcoming Far Cry 3 video game.

 

For the unacquainted, Far Cry 3 is an open-world FPS set to release on November 29, 2012 in Europe and December 4, 2012 in North America. Far Cry 3 will be available on PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

 

 

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With so many changes around, we'll now be covering not only PCs, but also iPads, iPhones, Android devices, and of course the consoles, not to mention the next generation of geeky technology!

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