How to Install the Windows 8 Release Preview in a Virtual Machine

The Windows 8 Release Preview is out and everyone wants to check it out. Not everyone has an extra computer to install beta versions of Windows on and not everyone wants to install unproven software on their main machine. That's all completely understandable but it doesn't get Microsoft's latest operating system into your hands.

Virtualization is one way to get Windows 8 running on your machine with little effort and zero expense. While virtual machines can get complected, very little or none of that is necessary to get Windows 8 set up. Follow the guide below and you'll be fumbling with the Windows 8 Metro interface before you know it.

How to Install Windows 8 from a USB Flash Drive

Installing Windows 8 from an USB stick is about as easy and convenient as it gets. Here's how to set it up.

Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Download Available

The Windows 8 Release Preview is available for download. Microsoft released the latest preview of Windows 8 today a few weeks ahead of schedule. We've all been hearing rumors about Microsoft moving the release up. The download dropped a few minutes ago. If your as eager as I am to see what's changed, check the download links below.

Press release -  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/May12/05-31Windows8RPPR.aspx

Windows 8 ISOs - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso

USB/DVD Download Tool (ISO installer) -
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

Timex Ironman Road Trainer [Review]

I was sucked into the desire for a heart rate monitor when a buddy of mine showed me his Polar FT80. The price and reviews on Amazon were a little disheartening and turned my attention to Timex’s line of heart rate monitors. The price on the Timex Ironman Road Trainer was low enough for me to just grab one and deal with its shortcomings later. It turns out the shortcomings are few and far between.

Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX [Review]

Every once in a while a product comes along that is almost perfect in form and execution. Apple seems to pull this off on a semi-regular basis but not being an Apple guy can be kind of painful sometimes. Now and then someone throws me a bone. The Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX is one such device.

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The LaCie MosKeyto is a nice little flash drive with a few problems and at least one surprise. I've been using several LaCie MosKeyto flash drives on a daily basis for a while now. Much of their appeal is their size. It's also the source of all my problems with these devices.

Fluke Networks Intellitone Pro 200 Kit [Review]

Locating and isolating network cables can be a frustrating exercise even with a cable toner. Fluke Networks claims to put an end to the confusion with its Intellitone line of toners. Take a look at the Fluke Networks Intellitone Pro 200 Toner and Probe Kit and see how it stacks up against an analog toner and bundles of cable spaghetti.