After laying out its plans for Windows 8 in the retail sector, Microsoft has detailed new features and improvements that will ship with Windows 8 Enterprise. Features such as Windows To Go, DirectAccess, and enhancements to RemoteFX are aimed at increasing workplace mobility. AppLocker can be used to control files and application access restrictions across users and group, while BranchCache has been introduced to increase Windows Server 2012 efficiency. Continue Reading »

Microsoft has laid out its plans for Windows 8 at retail and at hardware vendor level, and thankfully they are keeping the number of SKUs limited to just three. Windows 8 for x86/64 will have two editions: Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. These are the versions of Windows 8 that will be seen on store shelves as an upgrade option. The third SKU, Windows 8 RT, will only be available pre-installed on ARM-based devices. Continue Reading »

If you're the kind who needs to multitask between computers on different platforms, spreading your perspective across two and even three monitors, then Synergy is the app you need. Continue Reading »

Jumpcut is a freely distributed utility for OSX that is being developed under an open source license and hosted on SourceForge. Jumpcut increases size of the system’s clipboard buffer, which effective allows the user to copy multiple items without the next overriding the previously copied item. Continue Reading »

Our download of the week is a fun art project that can spin out awesome hi-resolution pixel art out of pictures from your hard drive. We just used it to spin out a Timeline image on Facebook, which was made out of around 4,000 photos featured previously on Technoholik. Continue Reading »

XBMC.org, the makers of the freeware open source media center app have announced the release of XBMC 11.0, which features a redesigned and faster user-interface, improved plugin, network and AirPlay support, and a whole lot more. If you wanted to sit back and watch a movie on your PC without touching a keyboard or mouse, look no further. Continue Reading »

Adobe has made Photoshop CS6 available for general public perusal and it will remain free until the retail version ships later this year. The beta version of the software is available for download for both PC and Windows, from the Adobe website. Some of the more prominent features introduced with CS version 6 of Photoshop includes basic video editing capabilities, an overhauled user interface, and a whole bunch of tweaks to improve workflow. Continue Reading »

Microsoft has made Office 15 Technical Preview available to a select group of people under the obligation of a non-disclosure agreement. But since such things seldom work, information and screenshots of the office suite is pouring out. While this is essentially a closed beta, a more polished release for the public is expected in summer. As expected, the interface design has been adjusted for use with devices such as a tablet PC, implemented using the Metro style that appears to be taking over all Microsoft systems. Continue Reading »

CamStudio is a free software product which allows users to record screen and audio activity on their computer. We recommend it for basic or casual users. Continue Reading »

Hacker group Anonymous is now exploring a new space. The group has announced the launch of its own desktop operating system (OS) called Anonymous-OS. Continue Reading »