Windows 8 CP is out and the developers are getting ready with their apps to amuse the consumer and we have found some cool ones worth trying on the brand new OS by Microsoft.
Microsoft Device Center Beta
A new Beta application that helps you make the most out of your Microsoft keyboard and mouse. You can customize devices from an easy to learn Windows 8 Interface.
32 Bit version of the app can be downloaded here while the 64 bit version is available here
Restore Start Button
On the subject of Windows 8, the absence of a Start button is something of a controversy. Start8 0.85 is a free tool that restores the Start button to its rightful place and provides you with easier access to shutdown options. In a very similar vein is ViStart 7.0 (build 3821) which can be used to enhance the Start menu in any version of Windows but, perhaps most importantly, restore it in Windows 8.
Enhanced Explorer
Whatever version of Windows you happen to be using, you may well have found that Explorer is a bit limited for your needs. Q-Dir 5.00 32-bit is a fully featured alternative tool that boasts a four pane view that makes it easier than ever to work with multiple folders. Copy and paste is fun to do on this inteface. Q-Dir 5.00 64-bit is also available and both versions can be installed in Windows 8.
Microsoft Research Cliplets
This is a quite unique program that can be used to create something very impressive from your video clips. In short you can select a short video file and choose an area that should be played as normal while the remainder is montionless. You can come up with some very eye-catching results. The 32 bit version is available here and if you’re using a 64-bit version of Windows you should take a look at Microsoft Research Cliplets 1.0.1 64-bit.