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Microsoft Extends Windows 7, 8.1 Support Deadlines
But Redmond insists enterprise customers are moving to Windows 10 faster than any version of Windows
Windows 10 Starts Forcibly Installing Itself On Older PCs
Resistance is futile, it seems, as “recommended update” begins self-installing
Microsoft Calls Time On Windows 7 Sales
All Windows PCs will have to ship with Windows 10 from 2016, Microsoft says
Microsoft Fixes Windows 8.1 Flaw Exposed By Google In Patch Tuesday Update
Microsoft accuses Google of harming customers following first Patch Tuesday of 2015
Google Exposes Windows 8.1 Security Flaw
Google is criticised for publishing a flaw in in Windows 8.1 that could allow an attacker to give themselves admin privileges
Microsoft: There Will Be No Windows 8.1 Update 2
Microsoft says there will be no major Windows 8.1 Update 2 and future upgrades will be incrementally delivered alongside security fixes on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft Launches Raspberry Pi-Like Windows Board – For £200
Shark's Cove aims to take a bite out of Raspberry Pi's market, but at £200, and with Windows included, it's really aming for developing apps for tablets
Microsoft Shrinks Windows 8.1 For Tablets
A new installation option for Windows 8.1 devices gives users more storage space, but at a price
Build 2014: Microsoft Delivers Universal Windows Apps
Developers now have the ability to build universal Windows apps that run across PCs, tablets and phones
Microsoft Offers $100 Discount To Customers Upgrading From Windows XP
Discount will apply to any new Surface or Windows 8 computer costing more than $599 as Microsoft looks to migrate Windows XP users
Microsoft Preps Windows 8.1 Update For April – Report
The update for Windows 8.1 will arrive next month, just as Microsoft retires the venerable Windows XP OS
Microsoft May Release ‘Free’ Windows 8.1 Upgrade
Microsoft is reportedly considering offering free upgrades to Windows 8.1, with a version of the OS bundling key Microsoft services
Report: Microsoft To Cut Windows 8.1 Price For Low-Cost Devices
Microsoft is reportedly cutting 70 percent off the licence price for Windows 8.1, aiming at manufacturers who produce inexpensive devices such as Chromebooks
Windows 8 And 8.1 Market Share Passes 10 Percent
Windows 7 continues to lead the way, but Windows XP is still worryingly widespread
Microsoft Lync App Updated For Windows 8.1
Microsoft boosts enterprise communications after releasing the updated Lync app for Windows 8.1
Microsoft OneNote Update Enhances Content Capture
Microsoft updates its OneNote application with powerful new features for content capture on portable devices
Microsoft 3D Printing Software Arrives On Windows 8.1
Microsoft has advanced its 3D printing campaign with a Windows 8.1 application
MakerBot Streamlines Windows 8.1 3D Printing
MakerBot has released software that simplifies 3D printing under Windows
‘Marmite’ Windows 8.1 Divides TechWeek Readers Who Prefer Other Platforms
TechWeek readers enjoy a love-hate relationship with Windows 8.1, but Windows 7 remains more popular and XP lives on
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 as productive a tablet as it claims to be?
Poll: What Do You Think Of Windows 8.1?
Have you downloaded Windows 8.1? Let us know your thoughts
Microsoft Pulls Windows RT 8.1 Update Over Bricking Fears
Users complain of Windows RT 8.1 boot issues while others are frustrated about being left in the dark
Windows 8.1 Doesn’t Fix Everything
Windows 8.1 brings some much needed improvements, but doesn't fix everything, says Wayne Rash
Windows 8.1 Now Available As Free Update
The first major update to Windows 8 is unleashed onto the Windows Store
Microsoft Adds ‘Fresh Paint’ To Windows 8.1
As the Windows 8.1 launch approaches, Microsoft has revealed more of the OS' new features
Microsoft Tempts Developers With Revamped App Store
Microsoft believes its new discovery features and gift cards will lure developers to its redesigned app store
Microsoft Adds Outlook.com-Inspired Email App To Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 is to include a mobile-friendly, touch-enabled email application with closer Outlook.com integration
New Generation Of Microsoft Surface Tablets Arrives On 22 October
Microsoft Surface 2 and Microsoft Surface 2 Pro promise to increase productivity
Microsoft Reveals Windows 8.1 Price And Upgrade Path
Microsoft has provided details about the retail pricing of its forthcoming Windows 8.1 operating system