Category: Windows 8

• In Defense of Metro (STOP That!)

  In 1995 Microsoft introduced us to the Start Menu. I still remember all of the ridicule and complaints, that it was difficult to find things, and of course it was silly to have to press START to shut down your computer.  We all got used to it… wow, did we get used to it.  So…

  Mitch Garvis

  March 6, 2012

  Metro Interface, Start Menu, Windows 8

• Windows 8 On-Screen Keyboards

  So I am thrilled to post my first blog article on Windows 8, at least from the Consumer Preview. This will be the first tip of many I am sure. I am doing my best to stick to the tablet experience, even though I have the full keyboard on my HP EliteBook 2740p. As such,…

  Mitch Garvis

  March 1, 2012

  On-Screen Keyboard, Windows 8