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Microsoft Windows Blue to be released this Summer as Windows 8.1
The next version of Windows may not be know as Windows 9 but Windows 8.1. ZDNet reports that the operating system, that is know internally as Windows Blue, will be released as Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1later this summer. The latest rumours suggest that the version will include an array of new features including […]
Windows Store now has over 50,000 Active Applications
March 26, 2013 by Liam Wise
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When I switched to my MacBook, I was hesitant if the apps I use everyday on my Windows laptop would still be supported on OS X. If an operating system has no apps, then what is the point in adopting it? According to MetroStore Scanner’s estimates, Windows 8 and Windows RT users may be able […]
Surface Pro Launches in U.S. and Canada February 9th
January 22, 2013 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft has officially announced that the higher-spec Windows 8 powered version of its Surface tablet will be available from February 9th in the U.S. and Canada. Microsoft intended for a January release, but just missed it. The base model of the Surface Pro starts at a colossal $900, and includes 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage (expandable up […]
Windows Head Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft
November 13, 2012 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft today announced the immediate departure of Windows executive Steven Sinofsky. Julie Larson-Green, who has worked at the company since 1993, will now take the reins of Windows software and hardware engineering, while CFO Tami Reller will now be in charge of Windows business. Microsoft didn’t release a reason for Sinofsky’s sudden departure, which comes […]
Introducing Skype for Windows 8
October 22, 2012 by Liam Wise
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Skype already works great on Windows 8 without any issues, along with any other software that is designed for Windows 7. Today, Microsoft have announced that they will release a redesigned version specifically for Windows 8. In other words, the new version will work perfectly with Windows 8 and include support for live tiles, the ability […]
Microsoft begins Phasing Out Microsoft Points with Windows 8
October 8, 2012 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft Points, the confusing currency of Microsoft products, may soon be dropped from the company ‘s various services after it was revealed that it has been swapped for cash values in Windows 8. The Verge reports that Microsoft is now showing cash values next to movie rentals and music downloads in its default Windows 8 […]
Windows 8 Will Launch in October
July 9, 2012 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft announced on Monday during its annual Worldwide Partner Conference that its Windows 8 operating system will launch this October. The company confirmed that the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of its operating system is on track to be released to partners in August,
Google Shares a Sneak Peek at Metro Google Chrome for Windows 8
June 7, 2012 by Liam Wise
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Windows 8 is Microsoft’s next big operating system. The main thing that Microsoft has been working on is the infamous Metro UI. With the Release Preview that dropped in late May, Google has given users the chance to test out the metro version of Google Chrome in an upcoming release on the Chrome Dev Channel. Google […]
Windows 8 Release Preview Available for Download
Microsoft today released the Windows 8 Release Preview, which will let the public see more or less the final build of Windows 8. Many expected the final build to be available in early June but it seems Microsoft just couldn’t wait.
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April 2, 2013 by Liam Wise
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