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Windows 8 promises to boot faster, use less power

The latest tablet oriented Windows 8 feature to be unveiled by Microsoft is a new fast startup mode. Fast startup mode is basically a hybrid ...... 09 Sep 2011 - 1 comment

Microsoft may be showing off Windows 8 running on Samsung tablet

Microsoft may be planning to unveil a tablet running Windows 8 at next week's BUILD conference in Anaheim, California. BUILD is a Microsoft ...... 08 Sep 2011 - 2 comments

What does Metro UI mean for Microsoft's tablet strategy?

With Windows 8, Microsoft is attempting to walk a fine line between making the OS more tablet friendly and retaining all the standard functionality ...... 01 Sep 2011 - 4 comments

Windows 8: Major overhaul for Explorer and native support for disc images

Microsoft is upgrading Windows Explorer in Windows 8 by replacing traditional menus and toolbars with a ribbon interface. The ribbon interface ...... 30 Aug 2011 - 7 comments

Windows 8 to improve file transfer experience

If you have ever gotten frustrated with the file transfer dialog in Windows, you should be happy to find out it is getting some long overdue ...... 24 Aug 2011 - 14 comments

Windows ups anti-piracy measures for Windows 8

Following years of piracy of their operating system, Microsoft has begun upping anti-piracy measures for its early Windows 8 builds. In recent ...... 21 Aug 2011 - 28 comments

Microsoft blog confirms Windows 8 App Store

Blog post introducing the Windows 8 team modestly confirms App Store rumors. The blog entry was written by Steven Sinofsky, President of ...... 19 Aug 2011 - 6 comments

Windows 8 RTM in April 2012?

The company's stock sure seems to believe it. ZDnet is reporting that Microsoft may be pushing up its Windows 8 timetable, with an RTM for ...... 27 Jun 2011 - 3 comments

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

This afternoon, Microsoft unveiled Windows 8, the upcoming operating system that should be a complete overhaul from Windows 7, released in 2009. ...... 02 Jun 2011 - 133 comments

Windows 8 for tablets could debut publicly next week

Rumors suggest that Microsoft's upcoming Windows iteration could show up at the D: AllThingsDigital conference next week. Microsoft is expected ...... 25 May 2011 - 1 comment

Windows 8 to allow pattern-based logins?

According to a new video, Windows 8 will allow users to login/unlock their computers with patterns, just like Android and iOS devices do now. ...... 22 Apr 2011 - 7 comments

Windows 7 hits 350 million licenses sold

Microsoft has celebrated the 18-month anniversary of the release of Windows 7 this week, and let go some figures about the OS. The software ...... 22 Apr 2011 - 4 comments

Early Windows 8 build leaks

While its uses are very limited for the time being, Neowin says a very early build of Windows 8 has been leaked today, and it is confirmed legitimate. ...... 12 Apr 2011 - 16 comments

Windows 8 says hello to Ribbons

Multiple sites are reporting today that Microsoft will be implementing a new user interface for its upcoming Windows 8 operating system, including ...... 04 Apr 2011 - 19 comments

Microsoft chief strategist doubts longevity of tablets

Microsoft's chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie has made some interesting comments this week, claiming that he remains doubtful ...... 01 Apr 2011 - 10 comments

Microsoft pushes out early Windows 8 code to OEMs

Microsoft has reportedly started to push out early copies of Windows 8 to OEM partners, according to a report. WinRumors reports that the ...... 31 Mar 2011 - 4 comments

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