Downgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 7

Before you downgrading to Windows 7
Ensure the computer actually supports Windows 7. Check the manufacturer’s website for Windows 7 drivers for your computer.
Create a recovery drive that contains a copy of your new PC’s recovery partition. This will allow you to restore the original Windows 8 system if you wipe the recovery partition.

Downgrading to Windows 7
To downgrade Windows, you’ll need a Windows 7 Professional installation disc and a valid license key for it. Neither Microsoft nor your computer manufacturer will provide this disc or key for you – you’re on your own when finding it, although Microsoft insists you should find a legitimate copy instead of downloading one from an illicit website. Downgrade rights are intended for businesses, who will likely have a disc and key on hand.

Once you’ve found the disc, insert it into your new computer and restart into the Windows 7 installer. Install Windows 7 Professional as you normally would, providing the legitimate Windows 7 Pro key during the installation process. Note that you can use this same key to downgrade multiple Windows 8 computers – you’ll just need this key to get past the mandatory key check during the installation process.



After Windows 7 finishes installing, the online activation will fail because your product key is already in use. If you don’t see an “activation failed” message, you can press Start, type Activate, and click Activate Windows. You’ll need to activate by phone. Call up the phone number displayed in the activation window and explain that you’re exercising your Windows 8 Pro downgrade rights. Have your Windows 8 Pro key ready; you’ll need it to prove your PC has downgrade rights.


After explaining this, you’ll be given a long, single-use activation code. Enter that activation code into the window and your Windows 7 Professional installation will be activated.

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Ubuntu Mobile OS Announced

Ubuntu's developer Canonical has announced their entry into the smartphone business with first public glimpses and features of upcoming Ubuntu for Phones. The Linux-based operating system will offer users an seamless experience on Desktop, PC and Mobile with some exciting features and an "android compatible kernel" so existing Google Android users can simply install and use Ubuntu on their phones. While Ubuntu for Phones will be available in 2013 for users to install on existing hardware, handsets powered by the OS will hit shelves in 2014.

Canonical released an extensive video preview and this looks really promising.

Take a look below;

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How to get Windows Media Center in Windows 8

Microsoft’s response to those who bemoan Media Center’s loss is that no one is using it. They cite a statistic picked up by the software that states only 6% of users ever launch it. However, it appears that that 6% are very fond of the program, despite the presence of many other free programs for maintaining a digital library, such as VLC and Media Player Classic. Originally, Windows was going to drop the program entirely, but, in the face of vocal opposition, have softened their stance. While they still aren’t packing it with Windows 8, they’re making it easier for fans to get it.

How to Get Media Center on Windows 8 Pro
Windows Media Center is available for those who bought a copy of Windows 8 Pro via Microsoft until February 2013, A great offer for all Pro users. What are you waiting for...? Head over to Microsoft and download your copy of windows media center.

Else follow this steps to get your copy
-Visit the windows website here
-Scroll down and you will find a box where you can enter your e-mail to receive a free Windows Media Center package for Windows 8 Pro.


How to Get Media Center On Regular Windows 8 Version

If you didn’t purchase the pro-version of Windows 8, but you still want Media Center, you have two options:

a) you can get the Pro Pack upgrade, for $69.99, which will also get you the ability to log in remotely to your PC, and switch between languages and keyboard configurations with no sweat.
If those features sound appealing, the upgrade pack may be the way to go, but for other regular Windows 8 users.

b) Or for anyone who wasn’t looking to spend quite that much, Windows Media Center is available by itself for $9.99.

Get iOS 6 on older versions of iDevices

One thing you can’t blame Apple for is dropping software support for their devices too quickly. Newer iDevices have been coming out thick and fast lately, but official iOS support for last two or three generations of devices isn’t too bad in many people’s book. If you have an older iPhone or iPod Touch that got ditched by Apple, then i've got good news for you.

Introducing Whited00r, the biggest community about iOS modding and firmware cooking in the world.
Whited00r provides modded Software Update for your older iDevices. it is the best solution for your Apple device, both for power and inexperienced users.

Whited00r will automatically jailbreak your device, and the installs the latest version of Cydia on it. The biggest advantage of the tool, is that you will get true multitasking, and apps will keep in running state in the background.

Here is a list of all the devices that are compatible with the latest version of Whited00r.

• iPhone 2G
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 1G
• iPod touch 2G

Disclaimer: Please follow this guide at your own risk. We are not responsible if your device gets damaged or bricked during the process.

Here is how you can get iOS 6 on your older iDevice.

Backup your Data

The installation process is safe and tested, but you are doing this at your own risk. For this reason we suggest that you backup your data and transfer your applications from the device back to iTunes on your computer by following these simple steps: 

Right click on your device name in iTunes, select "Backup" and then "Transfer Purchases".

Download the firmware

Download the right firmware for your device.

iPhone 2G

Whited00r 6.0 Normal

Whited00r 6.0 Unlocked

iPhone 3G

Whited00r 6.0 Normal

Whited00r 6.0 Unlocked

iPod touch 1G

Whited00r 6.0

iPod touch 2G

Whited00r 6.0

Installation

Open iTunes, click on restore holding ALT (On MacOS) or SHIFT (On Windows) at the same time and select the whited00r Software Update (.ipsw) from you computer.

installation could take up to 15 minutes, your device might restart a few times during the process.

Setting Up Your Device

Set up your device and enjoy the new features of iOS 6.

Enjoy!!!

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Google Releases its Maps App for the iPhone

Google has released its Maps application for the iPhone.

Back in June, Apple unveiled iOS 6 with much fan fair: the release included great long-expected additions, which included the big surprise of ditching Google Maps for Apple’s own system. While great additions were brought to the table, Maps in sixth generation iOS has had its own share of post-launch issues and inaccuracies (for London users, as an example, all of the Underground stations magically disappeared from an iOS version to another). Google has seized this opportunity to bring back its Maps to the iPhone, this time as a standalone map. Overall, we think you should give it a look.

Description
Navigate your world with Google Maps, now available for iPhone. Get comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps with built-in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, Street View and more. Use Google Maps to discover great places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and reviews from people you trust. Sign in to save your favorite places and quickly access all your past searches and directions from your computer, right on your phone.


Search
* Find addresses, places and businesses around the world with Google local search.
* Discover places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and local reviews.
* Sign in to sync your searches, directions, and favorite places between your computer and your phone.

Directions
* Get voice guided, turn-by-turn driving directions.
* Find your way by train, bus, subway or walking directions.
* Access live traffic information in cities across the world.

Street View and imagery
* View 360-degree panoramas of places around the globe with Street View.
* See inside more than 100,000 businesses worldwide.
* View high resolution satellite imagery of locations around the world.

Simple and easy to use
* An entirely new Google Maps experience on your iPhone.
* Newly designed and streamlined interface for even easier navigation of your world.
* Use gestures to explore the map and browse results.

You can download Google Maps from the App Store for free.