This week on Pureinfotech: Microsoft announced that Windows XP, Vista, and 7 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 for $40, but just for a limited time; and people who installed Windows 8 Release Preview can participate in this promotion as well.

From the AppCatalog, tweak the right-click context menu in Windows and add new items to launch apps, websites, and folder locations faster. Also learn how to change your keyboard layout and if you aren’t a Windows 8 Metro style fan, this week I showed you how to go directly to desktop at login skipping the Start screen. All this and more…

Here is all of what you might have missed:

  • Microsoft OK with Windows 8 Release Preview users upgrading for $39.99 to the final version
  • Desktop Fun: Southwest Sandstone theme for Windows 7
  • Bypass the Start screen and go straight to the desktop on login in Windows 8
  • SharpKeys remaps your keyboard keys for productivity or fun
  • Microsoft says upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99 if you’re running Windows 7, Vista or XP
  • Speed up app launch and common tasks with Right Click Enhancer for Windows

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