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CES 2012: Ballmer Boosts Windows
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer focused on Windows 8 and Windows Phone during what may be his last CES keynote speech
CES 2012: Ballmer To Tout Windows 8, Phone For Keynote
Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer is likely to focus on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 7 during his last CES keynote
Windows 8 To Offer PC Refresh With No Data Loss
Windows users will no longer suffer the pain of having to reinstall their computer's operating system following a crash
Microsoft Gives Details On Windows 8 Picture Passwords
Microsoft has revealed more technical information on its upcoming Picture Password feature, arguing it is as secure as conventional techniques
Microsoft App Store Challenges Apple And Google
Microsoft's newly unveiled online shop in Windows 8 will challenge established stores as the market leader, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Windows 8 Faces Stiff Upgrade Challenge
Microsoft could struggle to convince the traditional PC market to make the jump to Windows 8
Windows Store Offers Developers Better Earnings
Microsoft will reduce its cut from app sales to just 20 percent once app makes more than $25,000
Asus Gears Up For Huge Windows 8 Tablet Push
Asus is reportedly gearing up to ship a massive number of tablets in 2012...running Windows 8
Windows 8 Tablets Face Late-To-Market Challenge
Microsoft's Windows 8 on tablets will face entrenched rivals like Apple's iPad and a host of other competitors
Microsoft Promises Online Windows 8 Upgrade
Microsoft is to streamline the upgrade process of Windows 8 as it continues to tweak the new OS
Microsoft Removing Painful Updates With Windows 8
Microsoft is promising users fewer annoying restarts after revamping its update policy for Windows 8
Windows 8 Tablet Promise Sweetens Dell’s Figures
With revenue flat, Dell is shifting to higher profit areas - and promising a Windows 8 tablet
Nokia Exec Promises Windows 8 Tablets Next Year
Head of Nokia France says in interview there will be a Nokia Windows 8 tablet by June 2012
Microsoft Eyes Tablets With Windows 8 Power Tweak
Microsoft is to tweak Windows 8 power-management capabilities to broaden its tablet appeal
Apple’s Rivals Lose When Adobe Trashes Flash
Adobe's abandonment of Mobile Flash will affect Google, RIM and Microsoft in different ways, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Asus Windows 8 Tablets Expected Q3 2012
Windows 8 will appear on Asus tablets in the third quarter of 2012, says a leaked corporate document
HP’s PC Division Reprieved, Tablets Still In Abeyance
HP will keep its Personal Systems Group and Windows tablet plans but webOS future is still undecided
Task Manager Restyling For Microsoft’s Windows 8
Windows 8 will feature a reworked Task Manager to serve casual and power users in different ways
Microsoft Defends Windows 8 Start Screen
Microsoft has responsed to user gripes about the use of the tile-centric Start screen in Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8 Pre-Beta: Review
The pre-beta of Windows 8 shows off a new UI and design features but otherwise looks familiar
Ballmer’s Bonus Suffers As Windows Phone 7 Stalls
Ongoing concerns at Microsoft's mobile and tablet options has led to another 'modest' bonus for Steve Ballmer
HP Promises New Tablet, Could It Be Windows 8?
HP says a non-webOS tablet is on its way, and the PC business will only spin off if it makes it stronger
Win 8 To Sync User Settings Across Multiple Devices
Windows 8 is to utilise Windows Live ID in order to sync user settings across multiple devices
Microsoft Explains Windows 8 Secure Boot
Microsoft is providing more details about Windows 8 security measures including its secure boot option
Microsoft Promises Windows 8 Boot Up Overhaul
A Microsoft executive has stated it is bringing the PC boot experience of Windows 8 into the 21st century
Could Windows 8 Be The OS We’re Looking For?
Microsoft reckons the tech landscape has changed in the last few years, and Windows 8 will serve its needs. Let's see, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Windows 8 Metro Browser Will Not Use Plug-Ins
Microsoft's Metro-style Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 will be plug-in-free – a worry for Adobe Flash
IT Pros And Power Users Control Fate Of Windows 8
Windows 8 previews have centred on the tablet aspects, but victory depends on convincing IT pros and power users, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Microsoft Offers Up Windows 8 Preview At Conference
Microsoft has offered a sneak peak of its Windows 8 operating system at its BUILD conference