It was only a matter of time: Windows RT has been hacked to allow non-Microsoft applications to run in Desktop. Prior to this hack, your Windows RT tablet (such as the Surface RT) could only run Metro ...

Back when Microsoft first split Windows 8 in twain, it initially called the two divisions Windows 8 and Windows on ARM (WoA). Outwardly, Microsoft's justification was that it wanted to ensure a smooth ...

I think Microsoft is hoping that some fraction of the will to develop desktop apps for RT, when unable to do so, will wind up developing instead for metro/microsoft's store. For years MS was bashed ...

No, Windows 8 is for tablets, too. Windows RT just looks like the redheaded stepchild with no place at the table. No it's not, because 8 and RT use different platforms, and Metro apps are not required ...