Microsoft Sets 'Windows Blue' Release For Later This Year

By Jacqueline Emigh | 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 Microsoft senior executive.

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Microsoft Windows Sales Inch Up, Despite PC Slowdown

By Jacqueline Emigh | 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 quarterly profits of $6.06B.

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Can Microsoft Win Over Windows XP Clingers?

By Andy Patrizio | 4/17/2013

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

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Windows 8 is Dead in the Water. Or is it?

By Andy Patrizio | 3/6/2013

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

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PC Downgrades to Windows 7 Vary Between OEMs

By Andy Patrizio | 11/15/2012

Vendors have always supported "downgrades" to older versions of Windows whenever a new operating system arrives but it seems they are drawing the line with Windows 8.

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SugarSync Unveils App for Windows 8 & RT, Plans One for Windows Phone

By Jacqueline Emigh | 10/29/2012

As an addition or an alternative to Microsoft SkyDrive, SugarSync has released a free file sharing and storage app specifically designed for Windows 8 and RT.

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Windows 8 Pro Upgrades for Existing PCs Bring DVD Playback

By Jacqueline Emigh | 10/26/2012

Looking at running Windows 8 on your existing PC? Microsoft is now offering Windows 8 Pro upgrades (that includes Media Center Pro for DVD and Blu-ray disc playback) at special introductory pricing.

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Windows 8 PCs Available on Friday, But Windows Store Is Still Lightweight

By Jacqueline Emigh | 10/25/2012

At the Windows 8 launch in New York City, a look at the latest additions to the Windows Store showed most of the new Win8/RT PC/tablet apps to be lightweight fare.

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HP Reveals Windows 8 PC Portfolio

By Michael Wall | 10/24/2012

HP announced its Window 8 PC portfolio today. Among the portfolio HP introduced 7 notebooks that will offer the Microsoft?s upcoming operating system. A large majority of the portfolio is already available for purchase or pre-order, with the rest to follow suite in the coming months.

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MSI Refreshes Gaming Laptops with Windows 8

By Michael Wall | 10/24/2012

MSI has retuned its gaming notebook arsenal to offer the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. MSI looks to offer the upgraded OS in its upcoming G and GE series along with the AMD based GX60.

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Bleak Times for Black Friday Deals?

By David Barboza | 10/24/2012

The 'Groupon Effect' may cast clouds on Black Friday discounts and deals.

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10 Key Windows 8 Features: Tablets, Touch and More

By Jacqueline Emigh | 9/19/2011

Windows 8 already contains a barrage of over 300 new features. To help you sift through the mire of Microsoft's Metro UI for the upcoming OS, here's a list of ten key capabilities available to early users.

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