Windows 8

Microsoft hints at Surface Pro keyboard that powers Windows 8 computer

Microsoft hints at Surface Pro keyboard that powers Windows 8 computer Mystery contact points could support an external battery, make Surface Pro an all-day mobile device Microsoft may have a plan to address the poor battery life of its new Windows 8 Pro — a keyboard that includes an extra battery, something that could make […]

Why I abandoned Windows Phone 8

I recently acquired a Nokia Lumia 920 to experiment with Windows Phone 8. But a few weeks in, I’m already back to my Android-based device. A few months ago, I forced myself to switch to Windows 8 on my desktop system (and laptop) and ended up liking the operating system very much. Once I got […]

Windows RT users happy with the device, so far

Despite an unending stream of FUD being hurled at the Surface tablet, people who have bought it seem pretty enamored with their purchase, according to reviews piling up on BestBuy.com and Staples. Microsoft launched the Surface tablet in its retail stores, all 65 of them, before expanding to Best Buy (1,900 stores total) and Staples […]

Is Windows 8 really a sitting duck for malware?

A report claims so, but given Microsoft’s attempts to harden the OS, that seems dubious. A new report released by the security firm Websense Security Labs claims Windows 8 will become one of the top three most-hacked platforms in 2013 because of its newness and Microsoft’s efforts to encourage development for the radical new platform. […]

Tutorial on Using Windows 8

The first time I sat in front of the Windows 8 interface, I have to admit I was not thrilled; no Start button, I couldn’t find the control panel, things just weren’t what I was used to. That was over two years ago in the early adopter program for Windows 8, and now when I […]

Broad Windows 8 deployment in enterprises could take years

Learning curve, satisfaction with Windows 7 cited by experts Widespread Windows 8 adoption by businesses is years away, primarily because it is so different from Windows 7 that the learning curve for end users will be a nightmare, experts say. Gartner says in a report coming out later this week that 90% of enterprises will […]

Windows 8 coming out party: New Microsoft OS runs on all kinds of hardware

More than 1,000 devices certified for Windows 8 starting at less than $300. Windows 8, Microsoft’s bold new operating system, officially debuted this morning at a coming out party in New York City highlighted by a display of the wide variety of devices on which it can run – from PCs to tablets to hybrids […]

Microsoft takes income hit prior to Windows 8 launch

Microsoft takes income hit prior to Windows 8 launch Microsoft experienced a rough quarter, with a 22 percent decline in net income and an 8 percent decline in revenue Facing a sluggish PC market and deferring revenue from sales of its upcoming Windows 8 OS, Microsoft reported US$4.47 billion in net income for its first […]

FAQ: The ins and out of Windows 8 pricing

What’s it cost to whom and for what Last week, Microsoft and its retail partners revealed a few more details about Windows 8 pricing, clarifying what the Redmond, Wash., developer has purposefully left muddy in the months leading up to its release next week. Windows 8 may come in fewer flavors than its predecessors, but […]

Ad industry calls IE10’s ‘Do Not Track’ setting ‘unacceptable’

Ad industry calls IE10’s ‘Do Not Track’ setting ‘unacceptable’ Privacy advocates hit back, call demands ‘bizarre’ Many of the country’s largest companies lashed out at Microsoft this week, claiming that its decision to turn on the “Do Not Track” privacy feature in Internet Explorer 10 would “harm consumers, hurt competition, and undermine American innovation.” In […]

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