Windows 8.1 Update with New Features of Windows 10

Microsoft periodically updates Windows for including new features and security protections. With the latest update on Windows 8. 1 it will be easy for managing the desktops with touch screens and mouse. Some of the features apart from security updates are as follows.

Favorite Apps / Key Controls
Power Button and Search Button has been included in the start screen through this update. This will be visible in the top right portion of the start screen. Shutting Down Hibernation or Sleep mode can be enabled through this button.

Opened Apps and those apps which has been pinned to the task bar will be visible on the taskbar itself. If Apps other than desktop are running those apps from Windows store will also be visible on the taskbar. For accessing apps quickly these can be pinned to the taskbar.

Starting to the Desktop bypassing the start menu is possible for quicker booting with the latest update from Windows. The start screen also be turned on if older version is preferred.

Minimizing and closing apps with mouse will also be easy with the latest update feature. Right clicking on the apps will make the context menu visible for pinning the apps to taskbar or desktop.

Windows Store is also pinned to the task bar for finding the apps easily.

Major Benefits of Tablets inside Classrooms for Children

There are several benefits associated with the use of Tablets and other Mobile Devices in Education especially inside classrooms. There are several innovative apps which can be integrated with the tablets fort learning purposes. Some of the educational institutions are already providing content of education through tablets. The major benefits of using tablets inside te classroom are given below.

Money can be saved which are spent on books, writing instruments, calculators and other learning utensils.

Through Tablets students can have control over what is being learnt.

Touch screen and interactivity through the user interface makes children more engagement.

Content for education can be modified for each student

The latest development in communication through 3G and 4G connections makes accessing information easy

As switching from researching about a product to making a product is possible through Tablets different learning modes can be used simultaneously

Collecting necessary information through internet in Tablet is much easier than referring books.

Going paperless is possible through the implementation of learning trough tablets in classrooms.

It is possible to learn new things for students with disabilities and difficulties in learning through tablets.

External devices like keyboard can be connected with tablets for improving the speed of typing.

Carrying tablets to and from school is easy as most of the tablets are lightweight






It has far less of a strain on children’s backs since one iPad replaces a bag full of books.
Children are eager to embrace new technology and many are able to troubleshoot computer issues and resolve them quicker than adults.
If there are any other advantages we haven’t thought of, please post them in the comments!

Microsoft Hyperlapse Video Service

Microsoft Hyperlapse Video service is based on latest technology in video creation of smooth time lapse videos from first person videos. This technological application lets one to share the hiking on bike and flying down on skiing experiences. This technology has been developed by a research of over 20 years claims Microsoft.

This feature is available on Windows Phone and Android Application and users can experience the feature on mobiles. There is also a Pro version which can be used on Desktops. This facility can also be clubbed with Azure for better performance. In the mobile platform multiple speed compilation is possible and sharing on social networking websites is also integrated with it.

Microsoft Cortana for Android is finally Released

As promised by Microsoft Cortana has been released recently. Cortana is a personal assistant which is available for Android which can be accessed any time. Microsoft claims that Cortana can make things easy and keeps oneself updated on the go.

The following are the use of Cortana by Microsoft

• Cortana can be used as a voice assistant or type in order to search. The answers will be given by Cortana from internet or help one in doing things.
• Cortana can search answers through Bing like finding latest scores, finding time for movies, finding local business and finding quick facts.
• Cortana can create reminders which can be triggered at a specified time and if recurring is needed the event will be notified. 
• Cortana can set alarms or place a task when moving from one location to another.
• Using voice calls can be placed from the Cortana phone. 
• Sending Text messages using Cortana is also possible with Cortana by Microsoft.

Microsoft also assures that the things that can be done with Cortana will be added in future. Cortana can also be used to track the activities and keep as a personal record. 

Latest Google Android Update Software - Marshmallow

The name for the latest Google Android Operating System as Marshmallow. The previous versions of Android OS by Google were named Lollipop, Kit Kat, Jellybean and Ice cream Sandwich. The final version of the Google Android Marshmallow SDK Version is ready for download at the link Download

The Android Support Library has also been updated with this version of Google Android. The new Marshmallow platform have fingerprint support and Dozer power saving mode. The Google Android Marshmallow have a permission model which streamlines the App installs and updating process.

The final permission user interface in the Android Platform has been updated in the Android Marshmallow version. The API change in the fingerprint enrollment experience and better error reporting is also part of Google Android Marshmallow update.

The API 23 apps can be uploaded through Google Play Developer Console on Alpha Beta and Production channels.

More Details : http://android-developers.blogspot.in/2015/08/m-developer-preview-3-final-sdk.html