PC World posted five reasons might be enough to make you want to upgrade to Windows 8.
Windows 8 desktop comes back with RetroUI from Thinix
Neowin posted a story that Thinix has announced RetroUI, a program that allows Windows 8 owners to boot straight to the desktop instead of going to the "Modern" user interface, along with other features
How to Shut Down Windows 8
OCModShop has a new tutorial on how to shut down Windows 8 of all things
Windows Server 2012 Trial
Microsoft has released a 180-day trial version of Windows Server 2012
10 programs that make Windows 8 better
Ghacks.net posted 10 programs that make Windows 8 better
Microsoft keeps using "Metro" to describe Windows 8 apps
Neowin reports that despite an official memo several weeks ago that tells the company to stop using the "Metro" brand for Windows 8 apps, Microsoft continues to use Metro in new online documents
Microsoft will allow downgrades from Windows 8 to Windows 7, Vista
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft will allow users of Windows 8 Pro to downgrade their new PCs to Windows 7 or even Vista, according to the operating system's licensing agreement
Start8 beta restores Start button to Windows 8, sidesteps Start menu
Computerworld reports that Stardock today released a beta version of its "Start8" utility that restores a Start button to the desktop of Windows 8.
Samsung introduces Windows 8 Ativ PCs
Techradar posted a story that Samsung introduces it's new Windows 8-powered PCs
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
OCmodshop posted a complete list of all Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
Microsoft details WP8 update program for enthusiast users
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft detailing how the enthusiast user can get the WP8 updates ahead of carrier approval
VMworld: VMware unveils tools to push firms from Windows XP to Windows 7
V3.co.uk published a story that VMware has unveiled its latest platforms for deploying and managing virtual workstations and helping firms finally make the move from Windows XP to Windows 7
Another post-RTM build number for Windows 8 revealed?
Neowin reports that a leaked screenshot seems to show yet another post-RTM build number, 9200.20500, for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, ahead of its official launch in late October.
Windows 8 tells Microsoft about everything you install
Neowin reports that according to a known computer security researcher, Microsoft's SmartScreen feature implemented in Windows 8 reports information to Microsoft about every application installed
Microsoft Unveils Redesigned Logo
PC World posted a story that Microsoft is hanging up its old corporate logo in favor of a new one that includes a squared off version of its four-color window pane and a typeface that is more in line with its Windows 8 logo
Samsung, HTC Windows 8 devices in the works
Techradar posted a story that Windows 8 phone devices from Samsung and HTC are in the works
Windows 8 now available on DreamSpark Premium
Neowin posted a story that the RTM build of Windows 8 is now available on DreamSpark Premium
How to create Windows 8 AIO (All-In-One) ISO DVD
Windows Valley posted another Windows 8 tip, explaining how to create Windows 8 AIO (All-In-One) ISO DVD images
Microsoft Windows 8 Review
V3.co.uk published a review on Windows 8
Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Essentials Assessment and Deployment Kit
Microsoft has released Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Essentials Assessment and Deployment Kit