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For all your Windows developer info Windows Dev Center covering topics and resources for Windows, Windows Store, Internet Explorer and more…. Thanks to Lisa for the tip rob Technorati Tags: Windows , Developers , Windows Store , IE10

If you where expecting a Windows 8 app update (maybe the recent update to the in built People App, Mail, Calendar &Music App) but are not being offered it, then you can try forcing  the app to be updated.  Here is how: Firstly open the Windows Store and go to settings in the charm bar then...

or thinking about developing games for the Windows Store then head over  to the Windows Dev Center for developing games for the Windows Store “ The Windows 8 platform offers new opportunities to create, distribute, and monetize games. Learn about porting your game and preparing a game for the Windows...

And this quick video shows you how Read more at Use your Windows Store account to install apps on up to five PCs including details on how to remove a PC from your account Get more help for Apps and the Windows Store Rob Technorati Tags: Windows Store , Apps

I have in the past talked about the various customised Internet Explorer browsers for CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) here in the UK.  Well now there is a dedicated Windows Store app *****Disclaimer up front…”I am in no way connected to the developer, have no vested interest...

If you are having problems running Windows 8 apps after upgrading from Windows 7 here are 3 things you can try 1. If you have a 3rd party antivirus this could be blocking them so Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the antivirus program 2. Check out the Apps troubleshooter , which can … automatically...

If you have problems  playing protected content videos in Windows Store apps then check out KB article 2777760 for some help “This issue can occur because of video driver issues on your PC. The following scenarios may apply: Your current video driver may not fully support Windows 8 or the playing...

Learn how to design great Windows Store apps with these detailed Windows 8 UX Guidelines for Windows Store apps download. “ Microsoft design has a set of five guiding principles to help you make the best choices when designing your app. These principles are the foundation for building great Windows Store...

If so then read this paper on Migrating your Release Preview app to Windows 8 “ This paper provides guidance and tips for migrating code assets built using the Windows 8 Release Preview released in May 2012 to Windows 8. It includes porting guidance and helpful details for developers who are tasked with...

Interested in developing apps for Windows RT PCs? if so then checkout the Windows Store app development for Windows RT PCs   “This paper addresses various aspects of developing Windows Store apps for Windows RT. The bulk of Windows Store app development practices are the same for both Windows 8...

Just spotted these 2  handy guides for anyone developing Windows Store device apps. 1. Developing Windows Store device apps for printers “ This document describes how you can develop a Windows Store app for printers and assumes a working knowledge of how to author a Windows Store app for Windows...

This looks like a really useful insight into getting started to develop Windows 8 apps hands-on labs for Windows 8 “ A series of eight hands-on lab modules that guide you through development of Contoso Cookbook, a realistic Windows Store app that incorporates many of the key new features available in...

Windows 8 Consumer Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7 : Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device or higher Additional requirements...