Forget software, applications and programs. While you’re at it, forget utilities — they’re now called “tools.” The future is apps, and Windows 8 is not going to be left out. Windows 8 has been designed for touch, yet many of us still use keyboards and mice. Consequently, our No. 1 spot is dedicated to a tool for translating commands. Plus, we recommend File Brick — a superb file explorer — as well as the always-on Asparion clock and more.
This isn't meant to be a shot at the writer of this article, but... well...
This list of "Top 5 Windows 8 Tools" is about as underwhelming as Windows 8 itself. I'm a certified geek, tools give me the warm fuzzies. I see a list of top Android tools, and I can't help myself, I want to rush out and buy an Android tablet. I see a list of top Linux tools, and it makes me wish to hell that all my favourite games and gizmos worked as well with Linux as they do with Windows 7.
I see this list of top Windows 8 tools, and all I feel is a cold, dry wind, and realize that maybe I need to get up off me arse and take out the garbage...
All Things Appy: Top 5 Windows 8 Tools
Posted by: Patrick Nelson March 6, 2013 05:00 AMForget software, applications and programs. While you’re at it, forget utilities — they’re now called “tools.” The future is apps, and Windows 8 is not going to be left out. Windows 8 has been designed for touch, yet many of us still use keyboards and mice. Consequently, our No. 1 spot is dedicated to a tool for translating commands. Plus, we recommend File Brick — a superb file explorer — as well as the always-on Asparion clock and more.
This list of "Top 5 Windows 8 Tools" is about as underwhelming as Windows 8 itself. I'm a certified geek, tools give me the warm fuzzies. I see a list of top Android tools, and I can't help myself, I want to rush out and buy an Android tablet. I see a list of top Linux tools, and it makes me wish to hell that all my favourite games and gizmos worked as well with Linux as they do with Windows 7.
I see this list of top Windows 8 tools, and all I feel is a cold, dry wind, and realize that maybe I need to get up off me arse and take out the garbage...