Editor's note Welcome to the Wrapper for another week, and it was one where we went in deep on Windows 8. Opening the week was an example of how to produce and distribute online video from a Windows 8 ecosystem. While taking video with a tablet-sized device may not be your cup of tea, others are doing it, and the Surface's 22-degree camera tilt makes it more comfortable than holding an iPad up all day. Closing out our week of Windows 8 was Tony McSherry's final look at the core Windows RT applications. This week's piece ran an eye over the Photos, Video, Music, Maps, Camera, and SkyDrive apps. Have a good week, everyone! --Chris Making videos in a Windows 8 ecosystem Armed with a pair of cameras, a Surface RT, and a WP8 phone, Tony McSherry shows how to make and distribute video in a Microsoft environment by way of a wedding. Read more | Additional TechRepublic resources | | Tips for dual-booting Windows 8 on Macs Erik Eckel recommends using Boot Camp to dual-boot Windows 8 on Macs. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Read more | Add SkyDrive cloud storage to your Android tablet Jack Wallen discusses how to install, configure, and use Microsoft's SkyDrive app on an Android tablet. Read more | Office 365: Great service, confusing licensing With the release of Office 2013, Microsoft has doubled-down on "Office as a service," offering revised plans and pricing for consumers and businesses. Read more | Problematic firmware upgrades in NETGEAR switches To get the latest OS on his NETGEAR switches, Mark Pimperton wrestled two-stage upgrades, multiple "latest versions," and failed file transfers. Read more | Dice: No gender gap in tech According to a recent Dice report, the compensation gender gap in tech has disappeared. Read more | Linux 101: Easy VNC server setup If you need to remote into your Linux server, VNC might be the best option. Jack Wallen walks you through the steps of setting up a VNC server on an rpm-based distribution. Read more | Finding a mission for Big Data Today governments at all levels, financial services companies, healthcare providers and utility and telecommunications companies are all starting to get the message about the importance of mission when it comes to big data. Read more | Would you hire someone with poor grammar skills? Think grammar isn't important in the world of IT? That misconception could cost you a job. Read more | | | | Connect with TechRepublic | | |
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