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Microsoft confirms February 2012 release for Windows 8 beta
Microsoft confirms February 2012 release for Windows 8 beta
Microsoft has confirmed the rumor today that its first public Windows 8 Beta will be released in February. The company also added that the ...... 07 Dec 2011 - 4 comments
Windows 8 'largely irrelevant' to PC users: IDC
Windows 8 'largely irrelevant' to PC users: IDC
Research firm suggests that the upcoming Windows 8 operating system will be largely irrelevant to PC users. 06 Dec 2011 - 7 comments
Windows 8 build leak shows Charm Bar, IE auto-update
Windows 8 build leak shows Charm Bar, IE auto-update
New images of a leaked build of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system shows a charm bar on the Desktop, option to update IE automatically. 04 Dec 2011
Windows 8 public beta coming in February
Windows 8 public beta coming in February
TNW is reporting today that sources have told them the public Windows 8 beta will be released in February. The operating system has long ...... 02 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
Windows 8 will be on phones?
Windows 8 will be on phones?
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has ended speculation today by announcing that Windows 8 would be made available on phones. The operating system ...... 15 Nov 2011 - 7 comments
Windows 8 will consolidate restarts in monthly update
Windows 8 will consolidate restarts in monthly update
In Windows 8, any non-critical operating system updates will be rolled into their monthly security update, resulting in fewer restarts for users. 15 Nov 2011 - 5 comments
Windows 8 adds improved power management to optimize tablet battery life
Windows 8 adds improved power management to optimize tablet battery life
Improved power management in Windows 8 means hardware in tablets and other devices will be able to conserve more power for longer battery life. 09 Nov 2011 - 2 comments
Asus to release Windows 8 tablet next year
Asus to release Windows 8 tablet next year
Asus plans to release a Windows 8 tablets in Q3 2010 according to information released during their Q3 2011 earnings call. 01 Nov 2011 - 2 comments
Leaked roadmap points to Aug 2012 launch of Windows 8
Leaked roadmap points to Aug 2012 launch of Windows 8
Leaked roadmap points to an August 2012 commercial release of Microsoft's next major Windows upgrade 25 Oct 2011 - 1 comment
Evolution of Start Menu Search continues in Windows 8
Evolution of Start Menu Search continues in Windows 8
Searching from the Start Menu in Windows 8 has been changed to organize results better. 20 Oct 2011 - 4 comments
Windows 8 will allow you to login using Windows Live
Windows 8 will allow you to login using Windows Live
One of the new features Microsoft is adding to Windows 8 is the ability to login to your computer using a Windows Live ID. The primary purpose ...... 27 Sep 2011 - 15 comments
Secure boot requirement for Windows 8 could affect Linux installations
Secure boot requirement for Windows 8 could affect Linux installations
Security measure could impact on Linux dual-boot options. In order for a PC to be sold bearing a "Designed for Windows 8" logo, it must ship ...... 22 Sep 2011 - 4 comments
Adobe Flash is the exception to Microsoft's 'no plugins' rule for Metro Windows 8
Adobe Flash is the exception to Microsoft's 'no plugins' rule for Metro Windows 8
Last week, while showing off their upcoming Windows 8 operating system, Microsoft dropped a bombshell, explaining that HTML5 "Metro-style apps" ...... 20 Sep 2011 - 4 comments
Devs selling Windows 8 tablets on eBay for thousands
Devs selling Windows 8 tablets on eBay for thousands
Last week, at the BUILD event, Microsoft gave out 5000 Windows 8 developer tablets to attendees. The Samsung-built tablet is now selling ...... 19 Sep 2011 - 2 comments
Metro style IE in Windows 8 goes plug-in free
Metro style IE in Windows 8 goes plug-in free
With all the big announcements coming out of Microsoft this week in conjunction with their BUILD developer conference, perhaps none is bigger ...... 15 Sep 2011 - 3 comments
Legacy apps won't run on ARM based Windows 8 tablets says Microsoft exec
Legacy apps won't run on ARM based Windows 8 tablets says Microsoft exec
Clarifying statement he made earlier in the week, Microsoft Windows Division President Steven Sinofsky, told analysts programs written for older ...... 15 Sep 2011
Install Windows 8 Dev Preview in VMware Workstation
Install Windows 8 Dev Preview in VMware Workstation
Microsoft is providing ISO images of the Windows 8 Developer Preview software shown at the BUILD keynote yesterday, and with VMware you (should) ...... 15 Sep 2011 - 58 comments
Xbox Live on Windows 8 confirmed
Xbox Live on Windows 8 confirmed
Major Nelson confirms Xbox Live on Microsoft's upcoming operating system. "We are confirming that we will be bringing Xbox LIVE to the PC ...... 14 Sep 2011 - 4 comments
Microsoft demos Windows 8 user interface
Microsoft demos Windows 8 user interface
Microsoft just showed off an early development build of Windows 8 at the Windows BUILD keynote. Steve Sinofsky took to the stage to boast ...... 13 Sep 2011 - 31 comments
Samsung Windows 8 tablet pic leaked by blogger
Samsung Windows 8 tablet pic leaked by blogger
A picture of the Samsung Windows 8 tablet rumored to be unveiled at Microsoft's BUILD conference later today has appeared online. Stories ...... 13 Sep 2011 - 5 comments
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