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Windows 8 consumer preview now available for download

Microsoft has made the consumer preview of it’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system available for public testing.

Thursday, 01 Mar 2012 02:32:PM | Posted in Windows | Read More »

Windows Phone 7.5 update to support midrange phones

Windows Phone 7 has always been associated with high-end smartphones that are well out of reach of the common tech-savvy individual. That’s about to change as Microsoft has officially announced that the upcoming Windows Phone 7.5 update will cater to phones with less RAM and slower processors (i.e. low to midrange smartphones), and is hoping [...]

Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012 12:15:AM | Posted in Cellphones and Smartphones,Windows | Read More »

Microsoft Windows 7 closing in on Windows XP market share

Still at the top despite being released more than a decade ago, Windows XP still takes claim to 46% of the OS market followed by Windows 7 which currently has 37% of the market. With widespread adoption from upgraders as well as new PC, netbook and laptop sales, Window’s current flagship OS leapt above last [...]

Thursday, 05 Jan 2012 04:01:AM | Posted in Technology | Read More »

Microsoft to begin forcing Internet Explorer upgrades

To help alleviate the woes of web developers and designers, Microsoft has announced today that it would begin automatic updates for Windows users to install the latest Internet Explorer browser versions for their OS. The updates will be available to all Windows users who have successfully verified their operating system license with Microsoft. Users who [...]

Friday, 16 Dec 2011 02:53:AM | Posted in Technology | Read More »

Microsoft shares a peek at Windows 8

Microsoft’s iconic Metro UI is making it’s way into the next generation Windows OS aptly called Windows 8. If you’re familiar with the Zune or Windows Phone 7, this brand new UI will be strikingly familiar. From the get go it looks like Microsoft has a clear winner here, an OS that’s built from the [...]

Thursday, 02 Jun 2011 08:00:AM | Posted in Technology | Read More »

Google offered to buy Twitter for $4 billion

It’s a good year for Twitter as, several industry industry claims that Google played with an idea of buying Twitter as whole, offering to put upto $4 Billion up front. Google’s initial bid of $2.5 billion was shot down by Twitter, even characterizing the amount as “insulting”, hence the 4 billion top. Twitter refused the [...]

Friday, 19 Nov 2010 01:13:AM | Posted in Technology | Read More »

Microsoft wants to block infected PCs from the internet

In an effort to tackle and hopefully stem the problem of botnets, Microsoft offered a potential solution that would cut off infected computers from accessing the Internet and adding to it’s numbers. Scott Charney described a “global collective defense” and said that while traditional modes of protection mechanisms such as firewalls, antiviruses and automatic software [...]

Saturday, 09 Oct 2010 01:10:AM | Posted in Technology | Read More »

Windows Phone 7 launches on Monday

Microsoft has unveiled that the worldwide launch of their Windows Phone 7 platform will take place in New York City on Monday, October 11th. What’s surprising is that despite rumors of AT&T exclusivity, the platform will be available to other carriers albeit it will stay GSM-only until the first half of next year. T-mobile has [...]

Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010 02:30:AM | Posted in Technology,Telecoms | Read More »

Microsoft revives Windows 7 Family Pack

One of the most popular ways to get Windows 7 was by buying a Family Pack. The sad part? It was only available in limited quantities causing many who could not avail of the this package disgruntled and mumbling how could software be available in limited quantities? A post from the Windows Experience Blog however [...]

Tuesday, 05 Oct 2010 01:20:AM | Posted in Technology | Read More »

Microsoft to launch iTunes Rival on the Xbox

Microsoft launches iTunes rival, Zune Music Service, on the Xbox 360

Microsoft is set to launch an iTunes and Spotify rival on it’s Xbox live service for those in the UK this autumn calling it the Zune Music Service. For a monthly subscription fee of £8.99/9.99 Euro (or simply a Zune Pass), you’ll be able to download and buy MP3 tracks, or stream the entire Zune [...]

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010 02:59:AM | Posted in Technology | Read More »