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The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: Windows 8.1, Patch Tuesday, and More

18th of May 2013 11:31 GMT

It's been quite an important week for the tech giant Microsoft, as the two women currently leading the Windows division have finally decided to step in front of the media and confirm the Windows 8.1 project. According to both Tami Reller and Julie-Larson Green, Windows 8.1 will first hit the market next month i...

The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: Windows Blue, Surface Pro and More

9th of February 2013 11:31 GMT

With the Surface with Windows 8 Pro prepared for launch, all eyes have been on Microsoft’s new device, as it has often been deemed as the perfect mix between a laptop and a tablet. On Monday for example, the Surface Pro official made it to Microsoft Stores, allowing those interested to simply pay a visit to th...

The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: IE Flaw, Windows 8 Ads and More

6th of January 2013 03:41 GMT

It’s been a pretty though week for the Redmond-based technology giant, especially because hackers have found a new bug in Internet Explorer 8 and older versions that would allow them to take control of a vulnerable system. On Monday, for example, Microsoft made the first move to patch this bug with a “Fi...

The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: Ballmer Out, Windows 8 Issues and More

23rd of December 2012 03:11 GMT

Christmas is almost here and the Redmond-based technology titan Microsoft still continues its efforts to show everyone that Windows 8 and the Surface RT are two excellent products. On Monday, for example, a Microsoft spokesperson officially said that Windows 8 hasn’t missed sales expectations, adding that the ...

The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: Patch Tuesday, Apple War and More

16th of December 2012 04:31 GMT

It was a pretty calm week for the Redmond-based technology giant, mostly because nobody actually attacked its Windows 8 operating system or any other product wearing a Microsoft badge. The company, however, was once again criticized on Monday for using a legal trick to avoid paying UK taxes, even though it has adopt...