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Manufacturers sidestep Windows 8

Manufacturers sidestep Windows 8
January 9, 2013 No Comments »

Since the release of Windows 8 back in October 2012, the new flagship OS from Microsoft has been met with a certain degree of scepticism to say the least. After consumers and manufacturers including HP, Dell and Fujitsu have openly said that ... Read More »

Windows 8 Does Not Appeal To Consumers

Windows 8 Does Not Appeal To Consumers
December 27, 2012 No Comments »

According to Microsoft, 40 million licenses of Windows 8 have been sold since the launch of the new operating system around 6 weeks ago. However, PC sales are reportedly down more than 13% in the U.S. compared to last year. ... Read More »

Microsoft To Build An XBox Set Top Box

Microsoft To Build An XBox Set Top Box
November 22, 2012 No Comments »

Many people, including myself use their Xbox 360 for much more than just a games console. Microsoft have worked really hard to make the Xbox 360 a fully fledged media centre as well as a great games console. Personally I ... Read More »

Try Microsoft Office 2013 Free For 60 Days

Try Microsoft Office 2013 Free For 60 Days
November 18, 2012 3 Comments »

So Windows 8 is finally here, and with the latest iteration of the Microsoft productivity suite Microsoft Office 2013 set to hit the shelves some time this month it really is a busy time for Microsoft at the moment. Users ... Read More »

Windows 8 Released

Windows 8 Released
October 26, 2012 2 Comments »

Today marks the release of Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 8. If you where thinking that you’re looking forward to the latest release, wondering what the new start menu or taskbar might look like? Well you’re in for a big surprise. It’s ... Read More »

Not Really Looking Forward to Windows 8

Not Really Looking Forward to Windows 8
September 17, 2012 No Comments »

October 26. How many of you have that marked on your calendars? If you don’t already know, October 26th is the official release date of Windows 8. Windows 8 is significant in that it is (in my humble opinion) the ... Read More »

Microsoft’s Outlook.com Upgrade Causes Problems For Users

Microsoft’s Outlook.com Upgrade Causes Problems For Users
August 6, 2012 13 Comments »

A few days ago, I wrote about how Microsoft have upgraded their free email platform Hotmail to a new service dubbed Outlook.com. I mentioned in the article that I found Outlook to be very clean an modern looking; but with ... Read More »

Microsoft Forced To Drop The Name “Metro”

Microsoft Forced To Drop The Name “Metro”
August 4, 2012 No Comments »

Today it was confirmed that Microsoft have had to stop using the ‘Metro’ name for their new Windows 8 overlay. It’s been reported that Microsoft have had to start telling developers that they should refrain from using the word ‘Metro’ ... Read More »