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Windows-8

Posts tagged with "windows-8"

30 September 2015 in Technology

Being offered a Windows 10 upgrade? Don’t take it up yet!

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Windows 10 logo

Windows 10 is now available as a free upgrade for many Windows 7 and 8 owners. But, by upgrading, are we just helping Microsoft cut research costs on a product that isn’t ready?

(more about Windows 10 upgrades…)

22 January 2015 in Technology

Free at last – Microsoft gives away Windows 10

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windows 10

If you’re one of those who was left frustrated with Windows 8, today’s your lucky day. An announcement from Microsoft introduces the new Windows 10. And better yet, it’s free.

(more about Windows 10…)

24 November 2014 in Technology

Windows 8 and its much needed apology

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Windows 8 logo

An apology, at the very least – that’s what I expect from Microsoft. Because that’s what it owes its customers for the misery that was Windows 8, which will be remembered as a failure ever more.

(more about windows 8…)

4 April 2014 in Technology

Microsoft Windows XP support ends – what will you do next?

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As PC operating systems go, they don’t get much more venerable than good old XP. Yet the curtain is being drawn on this stalwart version of Windows, with Microsoft withdrawing its security patch support on 8 April.

(more about Windows XP…)

27 June 2013 in Technology

Windows 8.1 and the Start menu – reunited at last!

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Welcome back

After months of confusion and anguish, Microsoft has announced the return of the Start menu in the latest version of Windows 8. Are you feeling emotional about its long-awaited return?

(more about the Windows start menu…)

26 May 2013 in Technology

Windows 8 laptops – do you use touch much?

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A touchscreen laptop

I’ll happily prod my phone’s screen to use the web and email, but when it comes to a touchscreen laptop, my fingers stay firmly on the keyboard. Do you use touch much beyond tablets and phones?

(more about using touchscreens on laptops…)

21 January 2013 in Technology

Why pay for antivirus? Windows 8 tops security software tests

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Man with Windows 8 laptop

You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your PC free from viruses. In fact, could the results of our latest security software test spell the end for standalone security programs?

(more about security software…)

17 January 2013 in Technology

Laptop + tablet = hybrid: but would you buy one?

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Microsoft Surface in pink

The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show revealed many common themes, including new Ultra HD TVs with eye-watering price tags. But the trend that caught my eye was ‘best of both worlds’ laptop-tablet hybrids.

(more about laptop-tablet hybrids…)

29 December 2012 in Technology

What’s your big tech prediction for 2013?

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2013 on TV

We’ve had the smartphone boom, and the tablet armada is busy conquering all corners, but where’s the next big tech explosion going to come from? And who will set it in motion?

(more about next thing in tech…)

22 October 2012 in Technology

Tech companies want your loyalty, till death do you part

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This coming week promises to be a big one in technology, with Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google all vying for our attention. And the stakes couldn’t be higher – they each want your undivided loyalty.

(more about tech announcements…)

6 September 2012 in Technology

Windows tablets are a recipe for confusion

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Windows 8 is Microsoft’s foray into the Apple dominated world of tablets, but on my first viewing at the IFA 2012 tech trade show, it doesn’t make a terribly convincing case.

(more about Windows tablets…)

30 August 2012 in Technology

It’s back! Samsung revives the Start button in Windows 8

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Microsoft has dumped the Start button from its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. We’ve previously asked whether you’ll miss it – Samsung’s answer to that is ‘yes’ as the company is bringing it back.

(more about Windows 8 Start menu…)

19 June 2012 in Technology

Microsoft launches ‘Surface’ – would you buy a Windows tablet?

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After years of sitting back and watching Apple and Google have all the fun, Microsoft has finally stepped into the fray with its own-branded tablet, known as Surface. But would you put it on your shopping list?

(more about Windows tablets…)

9 May 2012 in Technology

Windows 8 won’t play DVDs… unless you pay extra

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Stop those discs spinning – Windows 8 won’t play DVDs or Blu-rays. Well, it will if you buy an upgrade. According to Microsoft, DVD use on computers is in ‘sharp decline’ – but is that a good enough reason to strip support?

(more about Windows 8 and DVDs…)

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