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Microsoft Announces Windows 10
Microsoft has officially unveiled the name of the new and upcoming version of it’s computer operating system, curiously called Windows 10 (skipping the name Windows 9). Microsoft touted Windows 10 as the company’s “most comprehensive platform, ever,” that stresses a single product family, platform, and store. Microsoft did not list an official reason for skipping the version […]
Windows XP Support to End on April 8th, 2014
What are your options? April 8th, 2014 will mark the end to one of the most successful operating systems ever produced for the personal computer. On that date Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows XP, first released to hardware vendors almost 14 years ago on August 24th, 2001. The ending for support for XP by […]
Windows 8.1 update arrives
Microsoft has released the first major update to Windows 8, simply named Windows 8.1 and is a available for download via the Windows Store for free for Windows 8 users. Windows 8.1 brings a host of changes for the desktop operating system, including the return of the Start button and new features like start screen […]
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to Retire
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced last week that he will retire within the next 12 months, ending his reign after 33 years at the company. Until a successor is chosen, Ballmer will continue on as CEO. Many are wondering if there is more to the announcement given then lacklustre response Windows 8 has received as […]
Microsoft Windows 8.1 on the way with new features
Since the release of Windows 8 last year Microsoft has had to face very mixed reviews by users, many of them frustrated the new touchscreen focussed UI. This has led to overall negative opinion of the new O/S not seen since the release of Vista. Many Windows 8 users have clamoured for a return of the […]
The end is near for Windows XP warns Microsoft
Article from PCWorld: In just one year, on April 8, 2014, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates for Windows XP, the second most popular operating system in the world. Microsoft issued several blog posts Monday urging businesses to get out before it was too late. “You should take action to move off of Windows XP,” […]
Why Microsoft felt they need to redesign Windows
Article from Cnet: Windows 8 has its fans and foes, but Microsoft felt the time was ripe for a new look and feel to a product used by more than 1.2 billion people. Julie Larson-Green, the new head of Windows product development, recently spoke with MIT Technology Review about the reasons behind the major changes […]
Windows 7 expands lead over XP
Microsoft Windows 7 has increased its lead over Windows XP in October 2012. Recorded by Net Applications a detailed Web tracker, Windows 7 scored a total market share of 44.7 percent last month, a slight gain from September’s 44 percent. Over the same time, XP’s share fell from 41.2 percent to 40.7 percent. The gap […]
Microsoft’s Windows 8 biggest wild card: The hardware
Article from ZDnet: The armada of hardware designed to popularize Windows 8 is starting to surface and one thing is certain: Form factors are going to be critical for Microsoft’s latest operating system and the upgrade cadence. As most tech watchers know, Microsoft launches Windows 8 on Oct. 26. The ambitious effort is Microsoft’s attempt […]
PC Sales Expected to Decline for First Time Since 2001
Article from Nasdaq: After 11 years of growth, sales of PCs – including notebooks, netbooks and desktops — are expected to decline. This revelation comes from three different researchers. In a report by IHS iSuppli, the researcher showed that worldwide PC shipments will contract this year by 1.2 percent to 348.7 million units. In 2011, 352.8 […]
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