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Microsoft says 14 million computers now running Windows 10

Microsoft says its' new Windows 10 operating system is now running on more than 14 million computers, two days after the software was released as a free download.

Microsoft Windows 8 lags predecessor in first-year sales

The relatively slow sales of Windows 8, and its latest incarnation Windows 8.1, reflect a steady two-year decline in personal computer sales, as smartphones and tablet sales explode. Sales of tablets are set to overtake PCs worldwide next year.

Delta Equips Pilots With Surface 2 Tablets, Expects To Save $13 Mn

Surface 2 tablets to enhance efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, save $13 million in fuel and associated costs each year.

Microsoft losing money on Surface tablets

The two tablet models, introduced in October and February to challenge Apple Inc's popular iPad, have so far brought in revenue of USD 853 million, Microsoft revealed for the first time in its annual report

Windows 8 Enhances Productivity And Security At Kancor

With Windows 8, Kancor has managed to build a secure environment that delivers a user-friendly interface and enhances IT management efficiencies in office products and cloud connectivity.

Staying On Windows XP To Cost Three Times More Than Migrating To Windows 8

Microsoft commissioned IDC study examines Indian companies and analyses benefits of upgrading versus continuing to stay on Windows XP.

Windows 8 hits 100m sales, tweaks for mini-tablets in works

Microsoft Corp has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses in the six months since launch, roughly in line with the previous version, but wants to combat sputtering interest in its flagship software with a substantial update to make it easier to use, and compatible with smaller tablets.

Windows Blue to have Start button, option to boot to desktop

One of the most controversial changes Microsoft made to Windows in its latest iteration - Windows 8 - is the removal of the Start button and menu. According to

Microsoft beats Street, readies new mobile devices

Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows, apparently intended to compete with 7-inch tablets like the iPad Mini and Amazon Kindle Fire...

Microsoft to stop supporting Windows XP next year, says upgrade ASAP

Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP less than a year from now, and to that end the company is now asking businesses and home users on the old OS...

Microsoft adds new features to Windows Phone Dev Center to ease app submissions

Things are about to get slightly smoother for you if youre a Windows Phone app developer. Microsoft has announced three important changes to the app

New Outlook.com Calendar puts user in control of his schedule

Microsoft is now rolling out its refreshed Calendar experience for Outlook.com, that will reach everyone this week.David Dennis,Principal

Skype for Windows 8 updated with ability to block contacts

Interesting thing up for Skype users on Windows 8 - an update is here. Skype for Windows 8 has been ...

Microsoft updates Windows 8's Mail, Calendar and People apps

Microsoft has rolled out updates for Windows 8's Mail, Calendar and People apps. Users will have to go to the Windows Store to get the update as it won't be..

Windows Store now has over 50,000 apps for Windows 8 and RT

Microsoft has pretty much given all Windows 8 naysayers who believed that the platform was short on applications reason to quiet down: The Windows Store has...

Leaked early Windows Blue build shows new Live Tile sizes and IE 11

We have been hearing about Windows Blue, the next version of Windows, arriving for a while, but we didnt know what changes it would bring. Well, that has

Windows 8 core app updates coming soon

The rumoured update for all core Microsoft developed apps for Windows 8 seem to be on their way. The massive update of all apps that shipped with Windows 8

Leaked video shows more details of Windows Blue with Fresh Paint app

More evidence that Windows Blue could be a better and sharper touch-based operating system has been uncovered as an internal video leaked on YouTube. Besides

Microsoft to push Windows 7 Service Pack 1 to un-upgraded customers

If youre one of those who try to delay updates on your Windows machine, be warned, Microsoft will compulsorily be upgrading all Windows 7 users to

Promoting developer ecosystem in India is key, says Microsoft

Microsoft is promoting a developer ecosystem by empowering its about 1,000 independent software vendors (ISVs) in India with tools...

Internet Explorer 10 to run Flash by default in Windows 8 and RT

Microsoft will be updating Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 and Windows RT, today to allow Flash content to run by default, ...

Microsoft may roll out updates for Windows 8 core apps this month

It is rumoured that updates to the Windows Mail, Games, Music and Calendar apps for Windows 8 and Windows RT will start seeding as early as this month.

HP eyes tablet comeback with Android-backed Slate 7

Hewlett-Packard Co announced the launch of a USD 169 tablet powered by the Android operating system, a centerpiece of the company's effort to expand in mobile devices and reduce its dependence on the shrinking personal computer market.

Nokia Lumia 820 Review

We did review the Nokia Lumia 920 recently and now we have the Lumia 820 with us. Lets check out what Nokia offers its smartphone fans via the new entrant.