The People’s Republic of China has announced it is banning government agencies from installing Windows 8 into their computers. The China ban comes from the government’s suspicion that…
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Microsoft to launch free Windows 8.1?
How can you fight a tech company that offers most of its software for free? If you are Microsoft, fight fire with fire. Wzor, a Russian blog known…
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Microsoft cuts Windows 8 license to cheap devices
In an attept to counter cheaper computers like Google Chromebooks, Microsoft is said to be slashing the license cost of Windows 8.1 by as much as 70 percent…
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Microsoft rolls out Windows 8.1 update
Microsoft has rolled out the latest update of its Windows 8 operating system. The Windows 8.1 update seeks to solve a number of issues raised when Windows 8…
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Lenovo Miix2: The 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet
Lenovo, the largest PC manufacturer in the world, announces its first 8-inch Windows tablet, marking the company’s entry into the emerging small-screen tablet category. The Lenovo Miix2 runs…
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“Start” Button Returns in Windows 8.1
Many Windows users have difficulty transitioning from Windows 7 to Windows 8 because of the latter’s completely new design as well as its focus on being touchscreen-friendly while…
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Targus Touch Pen For Windows 8
One of the main features of the new Windows 8 OS is that it provides support for touch screen devices, which is prevalent in many consumer gadgets today.…
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New Windows 8 Tablet Ad Exposes iPad’s Flaws
Apple and Microsoft have been in each other’s throats when it comes to marketing their wares while lambasting the competition. Call it the Coke vs. Pepsi of the…
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Nook App Comes to Windows 8
While the Nook readers by Barnes & Noble are top-of-the-line, its app version… not so much. The problem is its inconsistency and poor design. The web app is…
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Microsoft to Launch Windows 8 Friday
The new Windows 8 OS, along with its array of supported devices, will finally become available for purchase starting 12:01 a.m. on Friday, presumably in all time zones.…
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LG Introduces Windows 8 Slider Laptop and All-In-One PC
LG is the latest to introduce its Windows 8-compatible devices, consisting of the V325 all-in-one PC and a laptop that slides into a tablet. The 11.6-inch LG H160…
Read MoreMicrosoft Windows Unveils Windows 8 OS
Microsoft Windows has just unveiled its latest OS, codenamed “Windows 8,” by no less than its president Steven Sinofsky during the D9 trade event. The appearance is pretty…
Read MoreWindows 8 Confirmed by Microsoft
Finally, Microsoft has now confirmed the existence of a “Windows 8” OS as CEO Steve Ballmer (pictured) announced it during the company’s developer forum held in Japan. Although…
Read MoreWill Windows 8 Feature Facial Recognition?
Leaks from Microsoft Window 8‘s supposed first milestone (M1) build indicate that the next generation of Windows OS may automatically recognize its user using a webcam, much like…
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