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Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…
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Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?
Microsoft

Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?

Microsoft to cut Windows 8.1 prices by 70% for low-cost PCs and tablets, aiming to challenge Chromebooks and boost market share.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2014
Some things get better with age... Software doesn't
Microsoft

Some things get better with age... Software doesn't

As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP and Office 2003, businesses face significant security risks. Time to modernise with the latest tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market
Lenovo

Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market

Worldwide sales of smartphones accounted for 53.6 percent of overall mobile phone sales in 2013, exceeding annual sales of feature phones for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
Microsoft surpasses 200 million Windows 8 licences
Microsoft

Microsoft surpasses 200 million Windows 8 licences

Microsoft has sold over 200 million Windows 8 licences, doubling sales figures in a year, with focus on developing tablet apps.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2014
Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock
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Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock

If you label computers as devices on which people actually conduct their business, then recents findings suggest Apple leads the way.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2014
WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...
Microsoft Windows

WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...

WeChat sees a 379% increase in users between Q2 and Q4 2013, making it the top growing social app, says GlobalWebIndex report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Windows XP EOS - SMB Checklist
Microsoft

Windows XP EOS - SMB Checklist

Microsoft offers a vital checklist for SMBs to transition from Windows XP before its looming end of support on April 8, 2014.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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
Microsoft

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

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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