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• With the release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, it goes without saying that our Microsoft Forums are bursting with members sharing their thoughts and helping each other with installation.
• Andre.forbes provides a nice overview of Apple's supply chain prowess.
• Can a power Windows user embrace the new Start Screen? Abid dine thinks so.
• What would happen if you replaced an Xbox 360 joystick with a trackball? PB&JP finds out.
• Another month, another photo critique thread from Solidsnake where Verge members offer thoughtful photo advice to each other.
• DavenMathies' excellent flash photography guide comes to a close with part three.
• We don't know if Tizzleton's theory about how HTC chose the letters for each One series phone is accurate, but we're lifting a glass of fine congac to it nonetheless.

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