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Windows 8: 4 Things I've Learned
After spending two weeks on a touchscreen laptop, I've revisited my initial assumptions about Windows 8. But don't kid yourself: Joe and Jane user...
Why Microsoft Should Make Windows Blue Free
Windows 8's gloomy narrative could be rewritten when Windows Blue arrives later this year. The first step is to give it away for free.
Windows 8 Users See Red: Is Microsoft Listening?
Microsoft's Windows 8 update, Windows Blue, must give PC users a more familiar way to work. Microsoft used to manage transitions better -- instead...
Windows 8 Did Not Cause PC Sales Slump
Blaming Windows 8 for the PC market's ongoing woes misses the bigger picture.
Windows 8 Tablets: Why Microsoft Must Slash Prices
Microsoft can maintain its market dominance with Windows 8 if it tries something not in its normal playbook.
The Freedom From Information Act
The U.S. government needs to takes transparency more seriously.
Windows 8 Doubt: 3 Ways Touch Won't Help
Windows 8 emphasizes touchscreen capabilities, but there are several scenarios where I see little benefit for information workers.
Windows 8 Device Choices Baffle Buyers
Microsoft has long relied on hardware partners to build Windows PCs. But the mishmash of Windows 8 mobile device form factors, brands and features...
Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
5 Ways Microsoft Can Save Windows 8
Microsoft's new OS holds plenty of potential, but so far consumers aren't loving the radically redesigned desktop. Microsoft should consider these...
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Windows 8: Consumers Not Warming To Interface
May 22, 2013Windows 8's look and feel is still a flop with consumers, especially with those who don't use tablets, two studies say.
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Windows 8 Learning Curve: Two Customers Speak
May 21, 2013Microsoft users expect Windows 8.1 to lessen the learning curve for the new OS. But it may not be as bad as you fear, two education customers report.
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Windows 8: 4 Things I've Learned
May 21, 2013After spending two weeks on a touchscreen laptop, I've revisited my initial assumptions about Windows 8. But don't kid yourself: Joe and Jane user...
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Lenovo Windows 8 Ultrabook: My First 14 Days
May 20, 2013In two weeks, I learned plenty about the pros and cons of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch, a high-end Windows 8 ultrabook.
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Dell Earnings May Disappoint
May 16, 2013Michael Dell and his plan to take the company private may benefit if quarterly earnings miss Wall Street's expectations.
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Windows 8.1: No Cost, Big Pressure
May 14, 2013Microsoft confirms that Windows 8.1, formerly known as Windows Blue, will be free for current Windows 8 and Windows RT users. But will it be...
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Why Microsoft Should Make Windows Blue Free
May 14, 2013Windows 8's gloomy narrative could be rewritten when Windows Blue arrives later this year. The first step is to give it away for free.
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8 Things Microsoft Should Fix In Windows Blue
May 11, 2013Windows 8 has left a lot of folks fuming. Can Windows Blue win them back?
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Google, Nokia, BlackBerry News: Mobile Week Ahead
May 11, 2013The week of May 13, major players are holding events that could shake up the mobile landscape. Here's a sneak peak.
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Windows 8 Users See Red: Is Microsoft Listening?
May 09, 2013Microsoft's Windows 8 update, Windows Blue, must give PC users a more familiar way to work. Microsoft used to manage transitions better -- instead...
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