The World of Windows

1.- Adobe AIR Beta: new features for out-of-browser application development. The Adode® Flash® Platform runtimes, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR®, allow developers to create rich experiences – from console quality games and interactive content to full HD premium video – for desktop browsers as well as desktop and mobile apps for iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android mobile d 2.- 40 Free Fonts Ideal For Retro And Vintage Designs (Chapter I). Vintage and retro style designs can be a beautiful thing. By using a combination of rough textures, grunge patterns and brushes meant to add an aged or used appearance, designers can easily pull of this timeless look. To compliment this aged appearance, it is important to use the proper typogra...  

1.- Using Socialize to distribute your feed on social networks. The FeedBurner Socialize service makes it easy to distribute your content to interested subscribers or followers on social networks using any FeedBurner feed you already have. The Socialize service currently supports distribution on Twitter. The Socialize service offers the following options: Sele... 2.- 5 Ways to Customize Windows 8. Windows 8 also inherits many of the customization options that were available in Windows 7—in the newer OS's desktop mode. Not only can you choose a desktop background, screensaver, and system sounds, but you can also take advantage of downloadable Themes, including some that are dynamically update...

1.- Instagram comes to Windows Phone. The long awaited Instagram app has finally launched for Windows Phone , leaving numerous Windows Phone fans whooping for joy. The popular photo editing app which first appeared in the App Store in 2010, and has since revolutionised smartphone photography.  Over 150 million users have downloaded the app, which is now owned by Facebook, and soon Windows Phone apps will be able to wonder in the delights that Instagram has to offer too. According to the Windows Phone website, the app allows users to take photos and videos using the app itself, though some suers have already reported difficulty doing the latter. A spokesperson from Instagram has revealed that this is not the finished version, however, and additional features and functions will be added to Instagram for Windows Phone as an on-going development.   2.- Why 'One Microsoft' also means one Windows - for everyone. There's a lot of buzz around recent statements by Julie Lar...

1.- 10 Free Online UI Testing Tools For Web Designers and Developers . The most vital step beforehand launching a website is Website Testing. Website Testing means that we require run our website over all essential tests like Responsive Design Test, Security Test, Accessibility Test, Cross Browser Compatibility, Website Speed Test etc. Website Testing has an excessive influence on Cross Platform Tests SEO, Search Engine Ranking, Conversion Rate, Bounce Rate, Design of Web Pages, Improved Security etc. So it is very vital for web developers, to test a website before launching it.There are many amazing tools everywhere which are being used by web developers to carry out Website Testing and recognize associated complications. 2.- Ballmer Exits: Microsoft Inks Deal With ValueAct That May Lead To Board Seat. Today Microsoft announced that it has reached a “cooperation agreement” with ValueAct Capital, an investment company that had been a thorn in its side. It was said that ValueA...

1.- Tips to prevent Windows 7 auto shutdown problem. Windows 7 auto shutdown is one most relevant and frequent issue faced by the maximum number of users. This problem may arise due to several reasons related to the system. The Windows 7 auto shutdown can be possibly caused by hardware as well software compatibility problems. But most of these issues come up due to hardware conflicts which fail to support their respective drives. These Windows 7 errors can be sorted out with the help of utility software which are widely available in the market. Using their assistance, one can get rid of these issues along with several others as well.   2.- Download Vista Skin Pack 5.0 Ultimate For Free . Microsoft’s one of best operating system Vista didn’t got its hold on Windows XP users who are addicted to Windows XP because of its simplicity and stability over Vista. But one thing which might be better in vista then XP is Look and feel.Their are lots of Skin pack and Transf...

1.-  Designing the Windows 8 touch keyboard. When we began planning how touch and new types of PCs might work on Windows 8, we recognized the need to provide an effective method for text entry on tablets and other touch screen PCs. Since Windows XP SP1, which had Tablet PC features built in, Windows has included a touchable on-screen keyboard. But those features were designed as extensions to the desktop experience.  For Windows 8, we set out to improve on that model and introduce text input support that meets people’s needs, matches our design principles, and works well with the form factors we see today and expect to see in the future. I’m writing this blog post on our Windows 8 touch keyboard using the standard QWERTY layout in English. As I look at it, the keyboard seems very simple and sort of obvious. This comes partly from having worked on it for a while, but also because keyboards are familiar to us. But there is more here than meets the eye (or, fingertips). 2.- ...

Use this index to quickly find the user experience (UX) guidelines that can help you create a great Windows Store app.  If you haven't already, you should start by reading Making great Windows Store apps and Planning Windows Store apps . Microsoft design. Windows Store apps are the focal point of the user experience on Windows 8, and great Windows Store apps share an important set of traits that provide a consistent, elegant, and compelling user experience. Layout and navigation: Consider how the layout of your UI affects how users navigate your app. See Navigation design patterns . Layout and commanding: Place commands consistently to instill confidence and to ease user interaction. See Commanding design patterns and Laying out your UI . Layout and page design:   Use the grid to help layout your app pages to adhere to the Windows 8 silhouette. Laying out an app page Choosing a layout for JavaScript apps Animations: Purposeful, well-designed anim...