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Ultrabooks Game Just Changed
Debuting at Computex this week, ultrabooks with instant-on capability and all-day battery life will be more competitive with smartphones and tablets.
Windows 8.1: Thanks For Listening, Microsoft
Consumers will keep chasing new and shiny; business users will keep working on a PC. Microsoft finally appears to understand that.
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...
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Windows 8.1: 10 Surprise Benefits
June 14, 2013Windows 8.1 does a lot more than bring back the Start button. These 10 features may give it a much-needed popularity boost with enterprise users.
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Microsoft To Bundle Office In Windows 8.1 Tablets
June 05, 2013Playing one of its biggest trump cards, Microsoft says Win8.1 tablets will include Office, and Windows RT will get Outlook. Will these changes...
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Microsoft Courts Businesses With Windows 8.1 Reveal
June 05, 2013New report suggests Win8 is a no-show in the enterprise. Can Windows 8.1's business-centric features, revealed this week at TechEd, reverse the trend?
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Windows 8 Adoption Hits New Low
June 03, 2013After stabilizing over the last few months, Windows 8 adoption fell off a cliff in May. Can Windows 8.1 turn things around this summer?
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Microsoft Debuts Next-Gen Server Software
June 03, 2013Microsoft announces in-memory-enhanced Microsoft SQL Server 2014, supports hybrid cloud with Windows Server and System Center upgrades.
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Ultrabooks Game Just Changed
June 03, 2013Debuting at Computex this week, ultrabooks with instant-on capability and all-day battery life will be more competitive with smartphones and tablets.
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Google Pushes On iPhone Apps
May 31, 2013Google's Sundar Pichai reveals why the company makes apps for Apple's iPhone but not for Microsoft's Windows Phone.
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Windows 8.1: Thanks For Listening, Microsoft
May 30, 2013Consumers will keep chasing new and shiny; business users will keep working on a PC. Microsoft finally appears to understand that.
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Windows 8.1 Restores Start Button, With Twist
May 30, 2013Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 will include boot-to-desktop options and a restored Start button. But other interface criticisms remain unanswered.
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5 Windows 8 Gripes Microsoft Must Address
May 29, 2013Almost in spite of itself, Windows 8 could finally be poised for takeoff. But first, Microsoft will need to appease unhappy and confused users.
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