Microsoft unveils Windows 8 Release Preview
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The cheesy Windows login screen of old is long gone, with this minimalist alternative in its place
Personalizing Windows 8 is now easier
Express settings allow non-power users to get stuck in quickly
The Windows 8 Metro User Interface
Clicking on the all new News tile brings up content fed by Bing
Internet Explorer 10 is a reasonably good browser with good default privacy settings
The familiar Windows desktop remains accessible with a click
The Sports tile gives lets the user follow their favourite teams
The Store has also been given a design overhaul
Windows 8 Weather tile
Navigating the Store
Article Summary
Microsoft has unleashed its latest Windows 8 Release Preview. As expected, this third and final pre-release version shows significantly more polish than its predecessors and offers increased personalization options in addition to some welcome new apps in the form of News, Sport and Travel.
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