#windows-rt

Fix: What is the difference between Windows 8 and Windows RT? #programming #it #development

What is the difference between Windows 8 and Windows RT?

I was reading the specs about MS Surface and saw that there are two Models offered. One with Windows RT and one with Windows 8 Pro. I’m wondering what’s the difference between those two OS?

Answer [by Brad Patton]: What is the difference between Windows 8 and Windows RT?

Windows RT is compiled to use an ARM CPU and only runs Metro apps.…

Resolved: How do you exit fullscreen mode? #answer #it #development

How do you exit fullscreen mode?

I’ve opened fullscreen mode in Internet Explorer or Chrome on the Desktop. How do I exit out of it again?

Answer [by Oliver Salzburg]: How do you exit fullscreen mode? If you have a USB keyboard

Simply press F11.

If you have a touch or type cover

Pressing Fn + Page Up is the equivalent for F11.

If you have no keyboard

Press and hold (your finger) anywhere within…

How-to: Can I get an alternative browser (Firefox/Chrome) on Win8 RT? #it #dev #development

Can I get an alternative browser (Firefox/Chrome) on Win8 RT?

Where can I find Firefox or Chrome for Win8 RT? I checked both google.com/chrome and firefox.com, but they seem to only have x86 version of the browser, but not ARM.

Answer [by Brad Patton]: Can I get an alternative browser (Firefox/Chrome) on Win8 RT?

Neither is available as MS won’t allow third-party apps full access to the system.…