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Windows Blue Officially Named Windows 8.1, Will Be A Free Upgrade

Windows Blue Officially Named Windows 8.1, Will Be A Free Upgrade

By Zach Walton May 14, 2013

Microsoft has gone on record saying that Windows Blue was just a code name, and the final name for the Windows 8 upgrade would be different. The final name has now been revealed, and it’s not that creative. At the …

Microsoft Is Working On Smaller Windows 8 Devices Microsoft Is Working On Smaller Windows 8 Devices
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Earlier this month, it was rumored that Microsoft was working on a 7-inch Windows 8 tablet. The news came after Microsoft changed up its rules reducing the minimum resolution for a Windows 8 device to 1024×768. Now the company has …

Windows Blue Will Feature A Boot To Desktop Option Windows Blue Will Feature A Boot To Desktop Option

One of the more controversial decisions in Windows 8 was how the OS forced users to boot into the new Start menu metro interface. You could get into the desktop from that, but then you would be without the iconic …

Bing Rolls Out Updates To Windows 8 Apps Bing Rolls Out Updates To Windows 8 Apps

Microsoft announced that it is rolling out updates across its six Bing apps for Windows 8 (News, Finance, Weather, Sports, Maps Travel). The updates focus on personalization. Users can now customize the Bing News app to keep track of specific …

PC Shipments See Steep Decline In Q1 PC Shipments See Steep Decline In Q1
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PC shipments and sales are declining. It’s an undeniable fact. What people can’t seem to agree on is the cause. Some say the rise of tablets and smartphones are to blame, while others think it’s just a longer than usual …

Microsoft May Be Working On A 7-Inch Surface Tablet Microsoft May Be Working On A 7-Inch Surface Tablet
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The 7-inch tablet is the new 10-inch tablet. Consumers have stopped wanting the best instead opting for the cheapest, which explains why the Nexus 7 and iPad Mini are so popular. It would seems that Microsoft is finally catching on. …

Windows XP Users Only Have A Year Of Support Left Windows XP Users Only Have A Year Of Support Left

Windows XP remains one of the most popular operating systems on the planet, especially for businesses that don’t feel like upgrading to Windows 7 or 8. That popularity will surely continue for years to come, but Microsoft won’t be along …

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You Can Now Block Contacts In Skype For Windows 8 You Can Now Block Contacts In Skype For Windows 8

Do you find yourself hounded by obnoxious or offensive people on Skype for Windows 8? You would normally block such unwanted guests, but Skype for Windows 8 shipped without the functionality. Thankfully, Skype has finally decided to fix that little …

Windows 8 Might Be Coming to 7-Inch Tablets Windows 8 Might Be Coming to 7-Inch Tablets

Windows 8 was obviously built with tablets in mind, but the OS only supports tablets with 1366×768 displays. That’s all going to change, and it could mean big things for Windows 8 going forward. In a recent Windows Certification Newsletter, …

The Latest Internet Explorer 10 Ads Drop The Humor The Latest Internet Explorer 10 Ads Drop The Humor

In the past, Microsoft has been rather witty with its Internet Explorer 10 ads as it continued its self-deprecating “The Browser You Loved To Hate” ad campaign. It didn’t really sell people on the browser, but hey, the ads made …

Don't Expect The Next Windows To Be Called Blue Don't Expect The Next Windows To Be Called Blue

For the past few months, it’s been rumored that the next operating system from Microsoft would be called WIndows Blue. It sounds like a code name, and Microsoft suggests that will remain the case. In an update on the Official …

Microsoft Updates Trio Of Windows 8 Apps Microsoft Updates Trio Of Windows 8 Apps
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Windows 8 users have probably come to know three apps very well – Mail, Calendar and People. To help provide a better experience to those using these apps, Microsoft has released an update that improves overall stability while adding new …

Windows Blue Leak Hits The Internet Windows Blue Leak Hits The Internet
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After numerous leaks, it’s pretty much a given that Microsoft’s next OS will be Windows Blue. What we don’t know is when it will be released. A leak of an early build over the weekend suggests that we may be …

Windows Blue Name-Dropped In Leaked Microsoft Video Windows Blue Name-Dropped In Leaked Microsoft Video
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Windows Blue is all but confirmed to be the next version of Microsoft’s operating system after showing up in multiple job listings. If you’re still unconvinced, a leaked video may just convince you that Windows Blue is indeed real. MSFTKitchen …

Microsoft Offers $100 Per App To Windows Developers Microsoft Offers $100 Per App To Windows Developers

A platform is only as strong as the applications built for it. That’s something Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are both struggling with as some developers aren’t too keen on making apps for the Windows Store. Microsoft is hoping …

Twitter Finally Launches Native Windows 8 App Twitter Finally Launches Native Windows 8 App

After promising Windows 8 users that a native app was on the way, Twitter has finally delivered. Twitter for Windows 8 has just hit the Windows Store. Twitter first announced that they were working on an app for Windows 8 …

Unity 4.2 Beta Available To Windows 8 Developers Unity 4.2 Beta Available To Windows 8 Developers

In just a few years, Unity has become a premier game development engine that has encouraged indie developers all around the world to create expansive titles for PC, consoles and mobile. With Unity 4, the engine is ready to take …