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METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?
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METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?

Microsoft to phase out Metro from desktops in Windows 8.1 update, focusing more on its strengths in tablets where it outshines Android and iOS.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2014
Windows 8.1 says 'Hasta la Vista baby!' to old OS
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Windows 8.1 says 'Hasta la Vista baby!' to old OS

Windows 8.1 is growing in popularity, passing Windows Vista for the first time since Microsoft launched its revamped version in October last month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Gaming

Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?

Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2014
Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration
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Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration

Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014
Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales
Gaming

Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales

Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014
Review: Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Gaming

Review: Wacom Intuos Pro Medium

Wacom Intuos Pro Medium impresses but Mac users face limitations - an indispensable tool for graphic designers. Score: 8/10.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
HP slaps up Microsoft with Windows 7 ad
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HP slaps up Microsoft with Windows 7 ad

HP revives Windows 7 in a bold move, suggesting it's back by popular demand, overshadowing Microsoft's push for Windows 8 upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2014
Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard
Gaming

Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard

The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer's stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Cybersecurity

Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat

Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2014
Yet another Windows executive leaves Microsoft...
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Yet another Windows executive leaves Microsoft...

Following on from Jon DeVaan's Microsoft retirement earlier this week, Redmond's head of software testing has also cut his losses.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
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Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales

Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs
Gaming

AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs

AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
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Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps

Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach
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Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach

Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
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Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad

In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013

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Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?
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Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?

Microsoft plans to drop the Windows 8 name and brand its next release as Windows 9 in an attempt to distance itself from the Windows 8 failure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
Gaming

Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone

Game publisher PikPok has announced that their original title, Into the Dead, is now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2014
Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'
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Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'

That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013