RTM builds of Windows 8 reveal Microsoft blocked bypassing of Metro desktop

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	RTM builds of Windows 8 reveal Microsoft blocked any bypassing of the Metro desktop The final build of Windows 8 has already leaked to torrent sites, which is giving the propellerheads a chance to dig through the code. One revelation will probably not sit well with enterprise customers: you can't bypass the don't-call-it-Metro UI. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Provide instant remote support with LogMeIn Rescue With LogMeIn Rescue, you can start a support session in just 60 seconds. Connect 24/7 to PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets. You'll get in, solve the problem and save the day without ever leaving your desk. Try it free today. In this Issue Eight Windows 8 tablets to watch Microsoft delivers missing Lync for telemed project Microsoft Outlook.com doesn't play well with Android mobile Does your browser support 'do-not-track'? Windows Phone 8 hardware to compete with Android's best. Maybe. Businesses should pressure software vendors to meet new Microsoft encryption requirements Microsoft: Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung on board for Windows RT Security experts push free Gauss detection tools Windows 8 looks to ignite developer opportunity Software vendors reach out to users who resist upgrades WHITE PAPER: SafeNet Inc Compliance Assurance for Virtual and Cloud Environments When implementing virtual or cloud-based services, organizations that need to ensure ongoing compliance must address several key requirements before they can migrate sensitive data. ProtectV is designed to provide data protection and auditable compliance for all mandated regulations. Learn More Eight Windows 8 tablets to watch Announcements and speculation about upcoming Windows 8 tablets are coming in fast. Lenovo recently announced the Windows 8-based ThinkPad Tablet 2, following companies such as Asus, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard and Samsung into the Windows 8 fray. Read More Microsoft delivers missing Lync for telemed project As Microsoft works to convince corporate IT that the underlying VoIP technology in its Lync unified communications platform has the chops to support the slew of applications the Redmond giant has built on top of it, there's no shortage of smaller-scale customers deploying it for interesting uses. Read More Microsoft Outlook.com doesn't play well with Android mobile One of the hot new features of Microsoft's upgraded and renamed email service Outlook.com -- that devices without Office loaded onto them can open Office attachments in the cloud via a browser – won't work with Android mobile devices. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed CIO's Guide to Advanced Consolidation Consolidating IT infrastructures is a continuing trend, particularly in an uncertain economy with organizations looking to reduce costs. Learn more. Does your browser support 'do-not-track'? Microsoft angered advertisers when it confirmed that it would enable do-not-track mode in its upcoming Internet Explorer 10 browser -- the IE version that will be designed for use with Windows 8. Read More Windows Phone 8 hardware to compete with Android's best. Maybe. Microsoft has already disclosed quite a few details regarding Windows Phone 8. Read More Businesses should pressure software vendors to meet new Microsoft encryption requirements Businesses should start leaning on vendors now to upgrade applications that use less than 1024-bit encryption before it's too late. Read More WHITE PAPER: Array Networks Secure Your Business. Employees want to work anytime, anywhere, often from personal and mobile devices. See what Frost & Sullivan has to say about the risk of relying on VPNs and learn about zero-trust models that keep devices "off-network" and prevent data from leaving the network. Learn more. Microsoft: Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung on board for Windows RT Microsoft today said that Windows RT, the spin-off of Windows 8, has been completed and will power ARM processor-equipped. Read More Security experts push free Gauss detection tools Two security organizations have released online tools that let Windows users check for possible infections by Gauss, the newly-revealed cyber surveillance malware thought to have been government- built. Read More Windows 8 looks to ignite developer opportunity If you haven't had a chance to look at or even try out Windows 8 Metro applications, you should. I have been running Windows 8 for a few months and while most of the application on the Windows Store are good demo apps and lack some functionality, the platform is extremely promising. Read More Software vendors reach out to users who resist upgrades Several major software companies, including Microsoft and Symantec, kicked off an initiative called International Technology Upgrade Week to persuade customers to keep their code current. Read More
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