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Switch to Mac: Translating Windows to OS X

Posted May 24, 2013 - 11:35 am

This chart makes it easy for you to find the feature you're looking for, whether it's your printer settings or audio controls.
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Why small screens won't cure Microsoft's Windows tablet blues

Posted May 24, 2013 - 11:25 am

Small-screen Windows slates are poised to flood store shelves, but they aren't a magic pill for Microsoft's struggling tablet OS.
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Windows Blue hides 4K display support, tons of new features, developer says

Posted May 24, 2013 - 10:57 am

An in-depth comparison of the APIs used by Windows 8.1 suggests that Blue tablets could support 4K resolutions and lock-screen calls.
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Windows 8 users snub 'Modern' apps, stick to desktop

Posted May 23, 2013 - 3:29 pm

A majority of consumer and small business Windows 8 PC users launch fewer than one "Modern" app a day, signaling that they're spending most of their time on the classic Windows 7-style desktop, according to data released Wednesday.
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The Challenges of OS Migration

Posted May 23, 2013 - 10:37 am

With Microsoft Windows XT support ending in 2014, many IT leaders are faced with migrating to either Windows 7 or Windows 8. In this KnowledgeVault Exchange, see series of videos that offer useful advice on planning a migration.
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Google engineer bashes Microsoft's handling of security researchers, discloses Windows zero-day

Posted May 23, 2013 - 5:47 am

A Google security engineer accused Microsoft of treating outside researchers with "great hostility" days before posting details of an unpatched vulnerability in Windows that could be used to crash PCs or gain additional access rights.
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How to prepare for Windows 8 even though it's not coming to enterprises

Posted May 20, 2013 - 4:08 pm

Windows 8 won't be adopted as a standard at your business anytime soon, according to a new Forrester report. But that doesn't mean IT shouldn't prepare for it to sneak through the BYOD side door. Here are five ways to be ready for Windows 8.
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Boutique PC seller laughs all the way to the bank on the back of Windows 7

Posted May 20, 2013 - 2:04 pm

A boutique system builder has bucked the industry trend of slumping PC sales by continuing to focus on selling Windows 7 machines.
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How to make the power button shut down your Windows 8 system

Posted May 20, 2013 - 8:20 am

A few days ago I showed you how to create a Windows 8 shutdown tile, the idea being to circumvent the ridiculous hoops Microsoft makes you jump through just to turn off your computer.
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12 ways Windows 8 dominates the OS competition

Posted May 20, 2013 - 7:00 am

Don't let all the Live Tile bashing fool you. Windows 8 still dominates the OS competition in a dozen crucial aspects.
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Microsoft's $300M Nook investment hasn't paid off -- yet

Posted May 20, 2013 - 6:14 am

Microsoft has gotten next to nothing from its $300 million investment in Barnes & Noble, analysts said, but it may reap some rewards as it prepares to ship smaller tablets.
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Forrester: Windows 8 faces uphill battle as corporate desktop

Posted May 20, 2013 - 6:05 am

IT thinks Windows 8 is a change "but not yet a positive one" from earlier Windows versions.
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Dell replays Windows 8 blame card as PC sales slide

Posted May 19, 2013 - 4:41 pm

Dell last week again blamed Windows 8 for contributing to a decline in PC sales revenue during the quarter that ended May 3.
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New tablet boots Ubuntu Linux, Android, and Windows 8

Posted May 17, 2013 - 10:48 am

Can't decide among operating systems? This tablet lets you have it three ways.
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Windows 8 is an enterprise 'non-starter' because IT sees no value in changes

Posted May 17, 2013 - 10:43 am

Windows 8 faces a number of hurdles in the enterprise, but the biggest reason it won't replace the current corporate champion, Windows 7, is simple: IT shops don't think it's worth the upgrade hassle.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s birthday party hits a snag

Posted May 17, 2013 - 6:00 am

Facebook’s founder turned 29 on Tuesday and the party may still be going on
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5 free remote desktop apps for Windows 8

Posted May 16, 2013 - 4:01 pm

Want to access your PC for free when away from the office? Don't sweat; here are five easy but feature-rich remote desktop Windows 8 apps.
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Windows 8 won't hit critical mass in enterprises, Forrester says

Posted May 16, 2013 - 2:39 pm

Windows 8, the most significant upgrade to Microsoft's operating system since Windows 95 and one of the most important products in the company's history, will not achieve enough adoption in enterprises to be considered a standard, according to Forrester Research.
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Google issues YouTube ultimatum to Microsoft as Hatfield-McCoy feud heats up

Posted May 16, 2013 - 1:01 pm

Google yesterday sent a cease-and-desist letter to Microsoft, demanding that its rival remove the YouTube app built for the Windows Phone platform.
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Windows 8 isn't New Coke, says top Microsoft exec; it's Diet Coke

Posted May 15, 2013 - 3:47 pm

Frank X. Shaw, Microsoft's head of corporate communications, defended his company's Windows information disclosure strategy, denying that Microsoft has adopted Apple's "cone of silence" approach to imparting news.
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Dell slashes its Windows RT tablet price by $200; XPS 10 now sells for $300

Posted May 15, 2013 - 1:58 pm

Dell drastically cut the online price of its Windows RT tablet, reducing the price by $200 to $299.99 for Dell XPS 10.
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Microsoft commits to secure coding standard

Posted May 14, 2013 - 4:58 pm

Microsoft says its coding practices and its corporate management structure both comply with an international application security standard to encourage secure software development.
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Microsoft votes for free Windows 8.1, collects kudos

Posted May 14, 2013 - 4:48 pm

Microsoft today announced that Windows 8.1, the update later this year for Windows 8, will be free to current users of the operating system, confirming analysts' expectations.
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Windows 8 app store fails Top 10 test

Posted May 14, 2013 - 2:05 pm

Microsoft's Windows 8 app store failed a test touted by a former Microsoft manager and distinguished engineer as a way to determine an ecosystem's relevance.
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What does Windows Blue need to change to make Windows users happy?

Posted May 14, 2013 - 12:51 pm

More details have come out about Windows Blue: it will be a free upgrade to Windows 8.1 for Windows 8 users. One thing I wasn't expecting is that it will also be available for Windows RT, which could be a nice upgrade. What does Microsoft really need to change on Windows 8.1 to make users of the most recent version of Windows like it more?
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