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Wifi Light Blubs Connect with your wireless router with blub router

Each blub relays wireless to the next blubEach blub has an IP address

Iphone and Android app to controlSchedules in the router for on/off and diming

Support for Windows XP ends in 17th months 40% of computers are still on XP Updates will no longer be available Software & internet webpages will no work Device software (drivers) will no be created

Windows 8 Microsoft answer to Tablets Computers, Tablets and Phones Design built around touch capable devices

Includes Desktop No Start button, menu or All Programs Includes Security Essentials – Windows Defender

Metro Interface Works with a mouse (a challenge) Tiles/Apps that are active

Launch programs for the desktop (Start button) Move 2 different size Tiles desired location Swipe to the right to see more apps

Variety of device Microsoft Surface RT

Will not run all the desktop applications Microsoft Surface Pro Personal Computers from Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc

Some with touch and others without Computers in store – Windows 8 only

Upgrade Pro $40 through end of year ($69.99)

Windows 8 (Core): $99.99 (System Builder/OEM)Windows 8 Pro: $139.99 (System Builder/OEM)Windows 8 Pro Upgrade - $69.99Windows 8 Pro Pack (Product Key Card) - $69.99

Reason not to buy Windows 8 is not ready for Prime time Learning curve Lack of Apps Need to have touch (upgrade) Windows 7

Metro Interface Corners launch controls Swipe from left open apps (taskbar) click top

app cycle through or drag down see running apps

Right corner minimize apps Launch Settings, on/off (this awkward)

Start screen option for All Apps Old Windows Apps can be pinned Start

Drag up (right mouse) for App controls Desktop more like conventional Windows

No start menu – use the App/Metro screen Apps can be pinned to taskbar

2 Different Internet ExplorerMetro (IE10) or Desktop (IE9)

Sign on/off Lock screen (common for touch devices)Single signon

App Store – now 20,000 appsInstall App & update apps

Charms Bar SearchSettings

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