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Microsoft Plans Windows 8.1 Public Preview, Hints at Start Button 5/15/2013

Microsoft will release a public preview of Windows 8.1 on June 26, said a Microsoft official. Windows 8.1 will be a free upgrade for Windows

'Norton Zone' Secure Cloud File Sharing Hits Availability 5/14/2013

With security features that are purportedly exclusive, Symantec's new Norton Zone offers 5GB of free storage across Windows, Mac OS X, Windo

Users Worry That Microsoft Will Follow Adobe To Subscription-Only Pricing 5/13/2013

Users are concerned that Microsoft Office might ultimately follow Adobe's lead to subscription-only pricing. Users of Adobe's Creative Suite

System Mechanic Pro Review 5/13/2013

System Mechanic Pro is one of the most widely used system utility suites for Windows PCs. Does it really "Fix, Speed Up and Secure Your PC"?

Microsoft Sets 'Windows Blue' Release For Later This Year 5/7/2013

Microsoft will release 'Windows Blue' later this year, and the update will respond to customer feedback about Windows 8 and RT, said a Micro

Seagate Reveals Complete SSD Product Line 5/7/2013

Seagate shows of its next-generation of solid state drives.

Top 10 Essential PC Applications For Students 4/29/2013

With one school year coming to a close but another now on the way, here's our list of ten essential PC software applications for college or

How To Buy A College Bound Teen A Laptop 4/23/2013

High school graduation is just around the corner and we have assembled a few tips and tricks to help parents buy their college bound graduat

Microsoft Windows Sales Inch Up, Despite PC Slowdown 4/19/2013

Windows 8's future is bright, Office 365 sales are soaring, and enterprises are stepping from XP to Win7, officials said in reporting quarte

Toshiba Unveils High-Res Kirabook 4/18/2013

Toshiba announces its new brand of high-end premium notebooks Kira. The company also unveils the first of its new line, the Kirabook with Pi

Can Microsoft Win Over Windows XP Clingers? 4/17/2013

XP support eXPires in a year and Microsoft wants people to move. Why won't they?

Advanced System Optimizer (ASO) Review 4/10/2013

ASO offers a plethora of tools for making your Windows PC not so messy (and it doesn't blare red sirens at you, either). Yet, is it worth $4

Microsoft Updates Three Windows 8/RT Apps 3/25/2013

From March 26 onward, you can download major updates to Microsoft's Mail, Calendar and People apps from the Windows Store, with better perfo

Microsoft Pushes Windows 7 SP1 Update, With End of Support Near 3/19/2013

With support for non-updated Windows 7 PCs due to end on April 9, Microsoft has started pushing out SP1 automatically through Windows Update

WinZip System Utilities Suite Review 3/13/2013

WinZip System Utilities Suite is one of countless software tool bundles that are touted as being able to "clean up" your PC. Is it worth the

ASUS ZenBook UX51V Review 3/13/2013

This thin-and-light notebook features a 15.6-inch IPS display, Core i7 quad-core processor and dedicated graphics. Does lack of a touchscree

Windows 8 is Dead in the Water. Or is it? 3/6/2013

One set of analytics says Windows 8 isn't attracting customers, another set of data says Microsoft is doing just fine.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Review 3/5/2013

Is the Tablet 2's great aesthetic and long battery life enough to make up for its middling performance? Keep reading to find out.

Microsoft Launches Major Office 365 Update 2/27/2013

With the launch, Microsoft has added three new flavors of Office 365. Also, customers can now install Office 365 on up to five PCs or Macs p

Samsung Chromebook: What Users Like and What They Don't 2/25/2013

A diverse user group takes a look at Samsung's latest Chromebook to find out if there is a reason to buy a notebook built around Google's Cl