Displaying items by tag: Windows 8

HP in the US is promoting Windows 7 PCs rather than those running Windows 8.

Microsoft may be ending support for Windows XP in a few months, but for now it's still plugging critical security flaws. And even the latest versions of Windows are getting critical patches this month.

Ubuntu Linux has been described as so simple your grandmother could use it. That continues to ring true as one user of social news site Reddit found this week, with his grandmother now swearing off Windows for life.

Microsoft has removed its Windows 8.1 RT update from the Windows Store after a spate of reported problems, bringing the RT platform itself into further question.

The second Tuesday of the month is approaching fast, so get ready for the latest round of security updates from Microsoft and Adobe.

If you're planning to upgrade one or 100 PCs from Windows 8 to 8.1, Microsoft has got you covered. But what about the multi-PC home or small business?

Carsales.com.au's reaction to growing traffic from its iOS and Android apps was a diversification into Windows apps.

Online booking agent Ticketek has expanded its range of apps to include Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 variants.

The marriage of Outlook.com and Skype has been legalised in six countries around the world, but unfortunately Australia isn’t one of them.

Aussie telco Virgin today announced the availability of Nokia's Lumia 625 handset, coming down under on 2 September.

Microsoft Australia has highlighted a number of schools around the country that are in the vanguard of Windows 8 adoption.

Analysts' worst fears were realised today, with Microsoft admitting it was US$900 million short on sales projections for its Surface RT tablets.

As expected, Microsoft has released seven security bulletins covering issues with Windows and other software, notably Internet Explorer. There's also a policy change regarding vulnerabilities in software sold through the company's various online stores.

Microsoft intends to release seven security bulletins this week. Affected products include Windows, Office, and Windows Defender.

According to Microsoft, 100,000 Windows 8 apps reached the Windows Store in less time than it took for iOS or Android apps to reach the same milestone.

Microsoft has revealed that the next version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM will be released in the spring.

Samsung today launched the ATIV Q, a tablet-laptop hybrid running both Windows 8 and Android.

Carsales.com showed a strong vote of confidence in Windows 8 this week, launching a native app for car buyers and researchers.

Windows 8 is facing "shocking" adoption rates among enterprise, according to new research released today.

Microsoft and 343 Industries today announced Halo: Spartan Assault, the series' first top-down action shooter, for both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.