Friday, December 14, 2012

StumbleUpon on Windows 8

StumbleUpon is a fantastic way to discover new and interesting things online, and the Windows 8 app makes it even easier to stumble upon your next favorite video or article by updating the live tile with websites tailored to match your tastes. 



Installing the Windows 8 StumbleUpon app will also allow you to share websites, audio, and video with StumbleUpon via the Share Charm. It's a great tool for injecting a little serendipity into your online existence, and it's completely free to use. 

StumbleUpon is more in the category of time sink than productivity enhancer. But its still a great way to discover random new things posted on the Web. Stumble through popular sites by category (tech gadgets, humor, news).

How to download the StumbleUpon app for Windows 8?

The StumbleUpon Windows 8 Metro-style App, is currently only available on the Windows 8 Release Preview. This is a pre-release version of the Windows 8 operating system. Downloads and more information on Windows 8 is available on the Microsoft website.

To download the StumbleUpon App for Windows 8 Release Preview, follow one of the two methods below:
-On your Windows 8 device, lauch the Windows 8 Store and search for the “StumbleUpon” application. Select “Download” from the StumbleUpon App Store page.

- On your Windows 8 device, open your Internet browser and visit http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/app/stumbleupon/eb0a5bc4-90ff-44f5-85a9-b9d285153905. Select “Download” from the StumbleUpon App Store page.



StumbleUpon is the easiest way to discover new and interesting things from all corners of the Web. Stumble whenever or wherever you want. While waiting for the bus or relaxing at home, Stumble through Interests like Humor, Music and Photography to discover entertaining web pages, photos, videos and more. It’s like taking a road trip through the Web.

Netflix App for windows 8

Netflix is the world’s leading subscription service for watching TV episodes and movies.



Are you use of Netflix and upgraded to Windows 8 then you can get the Netflix app for windows 8 which is available on the Windows 8 Store. This app will lets you browse and watch content without actually going to the Netflix site. This app has been engineered to work with both touch controls and the more traditional mouse and keyboard. You can also look a little video posted by Netflix  that walks users through all of the new features of Netflix on Windows 8.

Get the free app as a part of your Netflix membership and you can instantly watch thousands of TV episodes & movies.

If you want to be a member of Netflix then sign up and start enjoying immediately with our one-month free trial.

How basically the  Netflix work?

- Once you are the member of Netflix, you will have access to unlimited TV shows and movies for one low monthly price.
- Using this app you can instantly watch as many TV episodes & movies as you want, as often as you want, anytime you want.
- You can Browse a growing selection of thousands of titles, and new episodes that are added regularly.
- Search for titles and watch immediately on your phone or on an ever expanding list of supported devices.
- Rate your favorite shows and movies and tell us what you like so Netflix can help suggest the best titles for you.
- Start watching on one device, and resume watching on another. Check out netflix.com for all the TVs, game consoles, tablets, phones, Blu-ray players and set top boxes on which you can watch Netflix.

Netflix says that the app was built "from the ground up to take advantage of Windows 8 design principles and video player features," and the Windows 8 design language is quite obvious throughout the app. Users are able to browse their TV show and movie recommendations with a keyboard and mouse or through a touchscreen, where there is support for multi touch gestures. Netflix also claims that the app is more efficient because it relies on Windows 8's new graphical capabilities, so it doesn't tax the CPU as much or require the computer's fans to kick on nearly as often.

IM+ Best App for Windows 8

An amaizing IM+ App for windows 8 which support all major IM services like  Windows Live Messenger, Facebook, Skype chat, Google Talk, AOL/AIM/iChat, Yahoo!, ICQ, Vkontakte, Mail.Ru Agent, Odnoklassniki, Yandex chat, Mamba.Ru, Mig33, SINA Weibo, Renren, Fetion, Gadu-Gadu, MeinVZ and Jabber.


It integrate all your favorite chat service into a single app. You can easily connect with all your friends that you chat with all multiple chat services. It is very easy to get in touch with them using IM+.

IM+ having very simple look and feel which give you nice feel, Easy to handle. As it is very simple but you can not make any customization on it. You can change the background and windows layout on IM+.

You can easily chat with your all friends which listed in coloumn in the chat list on the left  IM+ also features notifications so you know when someone has responded while you're in another application.

 Advantage and Disadvantages 
  • Connects with popular social networks
  • Ability to send pictures
  • Consolidates all of your chats
  • Doesn't offer much over stand-alone clients
  • Basic looking and feeling interface