Thursday, March 28, 2013

Crossword-Puzzle Fan Dictionary; Fix Windows 8 Usability ... But Some Headaches

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3.28.2013

WordWeb dictionary is a crossword-puzzle fan's dream

Mar 11, 2013 11:00 AM

There used to be a time when you would reach for the dictionary, knock the dust off it, then run your finger down the page while looking up a mysterious word. But these days, the concept of the print dictionary has fallen by the wayside with dictionary websites and modern desktop alternatives. Desktop program WordWeb can look up words in mere seconds, as well as provide you with plenty of useful related information. Note: The "Download Now" button on the Product Information page takes you to the vendor's site, where you can download the latest version of the software.
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RetroUI tries to fix Windows 8's usability woes, but only makes them worse

Mar 12, 2013 10:19 AM

Windows 8 is doing quite a job of alienating longtime Windows users. No more Start button, but a whole Start screen full of distracting live tiles; a double interface (Desktop and "Modern"); low information density on Modern apps; and the list goes on. For many companies, this isn't a disaster but a golden opportunity: The market is full of applications rushing to fix Windows 8, from Stardock's Start8 and Decor8, through open-source Classic Shell, through $5 utility RetroUI. Although RetroUI 3.1.1 does offer an interesting feature for running Modern apps in a window, awkward implementation keeps it from being the cure-all it could be. In fact, the current version brings its own headaches. Note: The "Download Now" button on the Product Information page takes you to the vendor's site, where you can download the latest version of the software appropriate to your system. It comes in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
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