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Microsoft's newly-appointed Windows boss, Julie Larson-Green, talked about Windows 8 and Windows Blue in a new blog post, only a few days after she was on stage at the Wired Business Conference.More than one billion unique Windows computers are getting updates every single month, Larson-Green explained, without ... |
11 May 2013
02:45 GMT |
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Angry Birds Star Wars landed in the Windows Store a few months ago, but no update has been released in the meantime, even though Android and iOS versions received fresh content on a regular basis.Today, Rovio rolled out a major update for this particular flavor of Angry Birds, providing adopters of Microsoft's n... |
11 May 2013
02:10 GMT |
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Batch Music Converter is a free application for Windows 8 that allows users to convert audio files from one format to another without leaving the Metro UI.
The app can process quite a long list of formats, including Apple Lossless, AIFF, FLAC, OGG, WAV, MP3, M4A, and WMA, while the output formats can be AAC encoded ... |
10 May 2013
22:31 GMT |
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Microsoft continues its efforts to help students around the world with affordable technology, this time by launching a special campaign in Tanzania.
Basically, the 4Afrika Initiative will bring cheaper Windows 8 hardware and services to University of Dar es Salaam students, as well as Internet access using a technol... |
10 May 2013
21:21 GMT |
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Night Stand HD 2 is a free Windows 8 application that can turn any device running Microsoft’s new operating system into a full-featured clock with multiple themes and alarm tools.
In addition to the four built-in themes, the app also comes with support for multiple time-zones and clocks, as well as with alarms... |
10 May 2013
20:01 GMT |
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The official Box client for Windows 8 has just received a new batch of improvements, this time aimed at the security tools offered to users. According to the official release notes published in the Store, the new build adds support for 2-factor authentication at login, as well as email verification step for new acco... |
10 May 2013
16:21 GMT |
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Skiddy the Slippery Puzzle is an exciting Windows 8 game that can be played on Windows 8 devices not only with the mouse and the keyboard, but also with an Xbox 360 controller or using the touch support.
The puzzle game, which is now available for free in the Store, also packs tilt support, which means that you can ... |
10 May 2013
14:01 GMT |
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Tech giant Microsoft has recently published a new clip online, trying to show developers that the company really appreciates their efforts to improve some of the tools in the company’s product range. Basically, developers are playing a key role for Microsoft right now, not only because of the new Windows 8, bu... |
10 May 2013
10:52 GMT |
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Rumor has it that Microsoft recently sent a developer preview of the upcoming Windows Blue to select OEM partners for testing purposes, ahead of the public debut next month at BUILD. It’s not yet clear whether this is the same version that would go live next month during the conference, but according to Win8Ch... |
10 May 2013
09:07 GMT |
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Microsoft is getting ready to launch the first major update for Windows 8, but the operating system continues to gain new users at a rather slow pace.
The first 10 days of May brought almost no change in the overall market share rankings, with Windows 7 still topping the charts with 53.46 percent of all computers wo... |
10 May 2013
08:45 GMT |
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The World of Dr. Pickaxe is one of the most exciting titles that have arrived in the Windows Store lately, bringing the same exciting gameplay already available on the Windows Phone on Microsoft’s new operating system. “Follow the adventures of Dr. Pickaxe as he travels the world, visiting mystic ancient... |
10 May 2013
04:51 GMT |
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Just like Microsoft promised a couple of months ago, Temple Run: Brave has finally landed in the Windows Store, allowing all adopters of its new operating system to download it with minimum effort. The game comes with support for x86, x64 and ARM builds of Windows 8 and even though it’s not offered for free, b... |
10 May 2013
02:55 GMT |
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Feedly is currently considered the number one replacement for the soon-to-be-retired Google Reader, but Windows 8 users are more or less being left out from this transition.
Feedly currently works with both Firefox and Google Chrome, so customers of Microsoft’s new operating system still using Internet Explore... |
10 May 2013
02:50 GMT |
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Windows chief Julie Larson-Green recently talked about Windows 8 and Windows Blue during the WIRED Business Conference, confirming not only a major upgrade for the OS, but also the intense criticism it received since October 2012.
There’s no doubt that Windows 8 is one of the most controversial products ever r... |
10 May 2013
01:53 GMT |
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Mozilla is still working on a Metro flavor of its popular Firefox browser, with new details posted on the Wiki development site revealing that the stable build should be here by November. The current development timeline of the project points to a November 19 release date, even though Mozilla admits that the Modern ... |
10 May 2013
01:03 GMT |
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Tech giant Microsoft has recently confirmed four new specialty stores in the United States supposed to bring its key products, including Windows 8 and Surface tablets, closer to potential buyers.
Specialty stores represent a new concept embraced by Microsoft that basically comes down to smaller kiosks set up in shop... |
9 May 2013
20:21 GMT |
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PuzzleTouch is an addictive Windows 8 game that’s specifically aimed at touchscreen devices, offering support for basically every single version of Microsoft’s new operating system.
The app received a new update a few hours ago, as the developers behind the project prepared a new round of bug fixes suppo... |
9 May 2013
19:11 GMT |
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Live TV, a very popular choice for Windows 8 users who wish to watch TV in their Metro UI, has received a major update that brings both bug fixes and new options.
In addition to a new design that is supposed to make the app a bit more user-friendly, this new build also packs digital video recording options and suppo... |
9 May 2013
17:01 GMT |
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Calculator² is a full-featured calculator that can be installed on basically every single version of Microsoft’s new operating system, offering support for both desktop computers and tablets.
The app has recently received an update that brings several improvements, including new units and groups to the un... |
9 May 2013
15:51 GMT |
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DownTube, one of the top YouTube downloaders in the Windows Store right now, has just received an update that comprises several bug fixes and new options.
The release notes reveal that version 1.0.0.12 packs several UI changes and brings IMDB and trailers links to movies.
In addition, the app has moved the location... |
9 May 2013
15:01 GMT |
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Backgrounds Wallpapers HD remains one of the most popular apps capable of providing Windows 8 users with high-resolution desktop wallpapers, so every single update should be quite good news for plenty of users. This time, the developers behind this project have introduced not only bug fixes and performance improveme... |
9 May 2013
13:11 GMT |
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You have most likely heard that tech giant Microsoft is now trying to take over the Nook Media business from Barnes & Noble, even though it’s not yet clear why.
While such an acquisition could help the company develop its own eReader, it could also bring Microsoft a significant advantage in the fight against t... |
9 May 2013
10:52 GMT |
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If you’re a Microsoft enthusiast, you have most likely heard about the company’s plans to release a new Windows version dubbed Blue that will probably hit the shelves sometime this summer.
With so many rumors swirling around these days on the new operating system, PC makers are becoming more optimistic o... |
9 May 2013
08:46 GMT |
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Microsoft has already expressed its intentions to bring more top-notch and affordable Windows 8 devices to the market, but it appears that the company has silently adopted a different strategy.
According to Acer President Jim Wong, the Softies are now willing to support PC manufacturers on the market to create high-... |
9 May 2013
07:44 GMT |
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A few hours ago, I showed you what seems to be the first Windows 8 commercial in a longer series of ads specifically aimed at the Japanese market, but more clips have now reached the web. As we can all find out by simply reading the name of these vids, Microsoft has apparently started a new marketing campaign for it... |
9 May 2013
05:24 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released a new version of the popular Fresh Paint app for Windows 8, as the company is trying to improve app performance and stability on each build of the new OS.
Fresh Paint is one of the apps that will receive major improvements in the next Windows release dubbed Blue, including new features th... |
9 May 2013
03:37 GMT |
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Ever since Windows 8 was officially released in October 2012, Microsoft started a global marketing blitz that included online ads, TV spots and plenty of campaigns. To be honest, most of the ads I’ve seen since October have been quite catchy, even though they were saying pretty much the same thing: buy Windows... |
9 May 2013
02:13 GMT |
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Tech giant Microsoft is planning to use the upcoming Windows Blue upgrade to tackle a long list of issues, including the way new users discover the operating system.According to Tami Reller, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, who spoke with The New York Times on Windows 8, some users are indeed experiencing... |
9 May 2013
01:12 GMT |
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Don’t hold your breath when waiting for Minecraft on Windows 8, because the game is highly unlikely to land on Microsoft’s new operating system anytime soon. And still, if you’re one of million Minecraft fans, this simple puzzle game could sound pretty interesting. As you may guess by simply readin... |
8 May 2013
19:21 GMT |
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If you’re a Microsoft enthusiast, you most likely heard the news: the company will soon launch Windows Blue and together with the new OS, it’s also planning to bring back some sort of Start button.
While this could clearly be a good thing given the number of complaints coming from early Windows 8 adopter... |
8 May 2013
10:53 GMT |
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Toshiba has just joined the “criticize Windows 8” game thanks to Mark Whittard, managing director of the company’s Australian division. Whittard said during a product launch in the land Down Under that Microsoft was the one to blame for the Windows 8 confusion, especially because it brought several... |
8 May 2013
09:16 GMT |
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Acer was one of the companies that launched several media attacks against Windows 8 and Microsoft, accusing the tech giant for trying to “destroy the ecosystem” with its Surface tablets. J.T. Wang, the company’s chairman, has completely changed his view on the matter and now claims that the Softies... |
8 May 2013
08:24 GMT |
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One of the reasons behind Windows RT’s slow start is Microsoft’s failure to educate customers on the differences versus the full-featured Windows 8, Windows boss Julie Larson-Green said during the Wired Business Conference.
Larson-Green admits that Microsoft needs to work closer with partners to emphasiz... |
8 May 2013
05:52 GMT |
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The official Yahoo Mail client for Windows 8 has just received a new update on all builds of Microsoft’s new operating system, packing a few improvements and bug fixes.
Yahoo Mail version 1.4.0.11 is addressed to all Windows 8 adopters, regardless of whether they are running the desktop version of the operatin... |
8 May 2013
04:45 GMT |
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Acer did say it saw no value in Windows RT, which means that if it is going to release slates with Windows, it is going to use the x86 version of Windows 8, nothing else. This leads us to this newest rumor. The Acer Iconia W3-810 tablet surfaced on Amazon very briefly last week. We imagine it was a slip of some sor... |
8 May 2013
04:33 GMT |
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The new Windows Store is growing up at a rather fast pace, but the good news is that large companies across the world have started porting their apps to the new Windows 8 too.
And still, Apple has no intention to do so with iTunes, Tami Reller, Microsoft chief financial officer, was quoted as saying by CNNMoney.
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8 May 2013
03:46 GMT |
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Windows boss Julie Larson-Green announced at the Wired Business Conference on May 7 that Microsoft would release the new Blue operating system next month at BUILD in preview form.
In addition, Larson-Green revealed that Windows 8 users planning to make the switch to Blue would find the upgrade in the Windows Store, ... |
8 May 2013
01:46 GMT |
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Tech giant Microsoft has finally confirmed that a public beta of the new Windows Blue upgrade would be released next month at BUILD before a final launch later this year.
Windows chief Julie Larson-Green said at the Wired Business Conference that Windows Blue is going to pay much more attention to customer feedback,... |
8 May 2013
01:09 GMT |
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ASUS is one of the companies that continue to bet big on Windows 8 tablets, even though early sales of this particular sector aren’t quite impressive.
ASUS chief Jerry Shen told the Wall Street Journal that the company is looking to develop new and smaller Windows 8 tablets, possibly below $300 (€230), th... |
7 May 2013
19:21 GMT |
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Delectable Designs is the newest theme released by Microsoft for Windows users, offering a total of 13 different wallpapers that could fit any Windows 7 or Windows 8 desktop.
As usual, all desktop backgrounds are included in a .themepack file that automatically copies the photos to your computer after the download p... |
7 May 2013
17:51 GMT |
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A new version of the official ESPN app for Windows 8 platforms is now waiting in the Store, bringing a bunch of improvements and bug fixes on all builds of the operating system. The official changelog posted in the Windows Store points to a pack of bug fixes supposed to help the app load a bit faster and be more res... |
7 May 2013
14:31 GMT |
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Thanks to a recent update from Apple, Boot Camp (the OS X utility that enables you to install Windows on your Mac) can now install Windows 8 on your Apple computer. But some users have reported issues while attempting to do this.
In certain circumstances, when you try to install Windows 8 on a Mac, Boot Camp will ch... |
7 May 2013
13:31 GMT |
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Microsoft has pledged to keep its latest products fully updated with more frequent patches, so the official statistics are pretty surprising.
The company has released a total of 739 updates for Windows 8 and Windows RT in just six months after launch, according to figures provided by Microsoft’s CFO Tami Relle... |
7 May 2013
03:35 GMT |
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By making Windows RT, Microsoft tried to charm the ARM crowd, but it mostly failed, which left it with the Windows 8 operating system for x86 CPUs. ASUS intends to cash in on it. There are many Windows 8 tablets on the market, even if they don't sell that well compared to Android on ARM slates. Most of them ha... |
7 May 2013
03:16 GMT |
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Contrary to what Microsoft is saying, analysts and research firms around the world are claiming that Windows 8 sales are far from being impressive, making absolutely no difference to the ever-collapsing PC market. And still, Microsoft CFO Tami Reller says in a statement that Windows 8 has actually served as a cataly... |
7 May 2013
02:26 GMT |
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Tami Reller, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer and chief financial officer, suggested that the tech giant might indeed use the upcoming Windows Blue to make some major changes to Windows 8, indicating that the Start button could be brought back in this new release. While sources familiar with the matter prev... |
7 May 2013
01:35 GMT |
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Microsoft has already confirmed an “internal set of plans” called Blue, but no other details on the project have been provided until now.
Tami Reller, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer and chief financial officer, confirmed in an interview posted on the official Windows blog that a Blue upgrade w... |
7 May 2013
01:17 GMT |
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Tami Reller, Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has just revealed that Microsoft sold more than 100 million Windows 8 licenses since launch, trying to put an end to speculation claiming that the new OS is a rather disappointing product.Without providing any information on Microsoft... |
7 May 2013
01:03 GMT |
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Windows 8 is currently advertised as the most secure Windows version to date, as it packs quite a lot of improvements, most of which are supposed to protect users and their data. Of course, the security enhancements available in this new Windows build go well beyond the user interface and include new innovative tech... |
4 May 2013
05:01 GMT |
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Quick Convert is, just like its name suggests, a simple piece of software that takes care of the unit conversion process without the need for leaving the Metro UI.
The application is blazing fast, but supports only a limited number of units, such as velocity, mass, length, temperature, angle, data, time, volume and ... |
3 May 2013
19:11 GMT |
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