windows 8.1 update 1 review part 1

finally windows 8.1 update 1 has leaked, it was available in the windows store a few days ago. now it's still available through P2P networks for download.
if you're going to update it you must be carefull with the order of the 5 updates your pc will be painfully slow during the process and get stuck several times.
now get to the new system:

 

at the first boot not much has changed on the start screen unless you've got a keyboard.

  this feature is both for touch and keyboard pc's

this feature's only for keyboard powered devices

Now it's possible to see openen apps in the desktop taskbar:

with the new settings, you have the possibilities to completely avoid the new start menu and hotcorners.

 

end of part 1

 



 



Filebrick

Filebrick is one of the most divers file explorers made for windows 8. you can add all your cloud services and local network stations, even YouTube. here's an overview of the cloud services it supports:

it's devided in three main categories: Local, Cloud and Neighbor.

Local

• Local disk
• Music
• Video
• Photo's
• local Stations

Cloud

• Skydrive
• google drive
• dropbox
• box
• Facebook,Twitter
• picasa,Flickr
• YouTube

Neighbor

• Local netword pc's, drives
• NAS
• etc.

the interface is very clear and optimized for touch screens, i wouldn't recommend it for no-touch devices. if you don't have touch than Windows own file explorer is much better.

 

it's a nice piece of software for touch devices but if you use your mouse than don't install it.

Flipboard



 A Lot of people had flipboar high on their list for windows 8 and windows Phone. And thoses wishes have become true.
flipboard started at ios and became quite a succes now it's availeble for almost any mobile device and windows 8.
Before using flipboard, you just have to pick your interests to get started.

After that you'll have your own personal magazine. all the new updates that suits your interests right on your screen in one app.

when you open the app, you're at the homescreen ^. there you can see some of the news with big pictures when you flip over, you'lle nter one of your chosen category:

all the new in one am i dreaming, NO, it's Flipboard

windows 8.1 update Hits RTM Status

Now all we have to do is wait, for the leak.
the Update has already been distributed to microsoft partners all around the world.
But it's official release date is still a  month away.

HERE Maps

about a week ago Nkia released their HERE maps for all of the windows phones RT and 8.1 devices.
today i'm going to do a review of the app.

 

• The app has a feature to find all kinds of interesting places like restaurants and hotels.

• you can also watch buildings in 3D. there's only one disadvantage, only a few buildings/ cities are viewable in 3d. like new york ony the JFK control tower is in 3D.

• The driving directions in the app are detailed but you cant let it follow you down the road.
  you can also get directions for public transport

• You can choose from several map styles: map, satelite, traffic, public transport and street level.

Nokia has made a beautiful app but it's to much like all other apps like google maps etc. but for windows devices it's definately a succes.Ít's fast fluid and a light weight app.