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Category Archives: MSFT
Windows 8.1 set to bring back the Start button | The Verge
Microsoft is preparing to revive the traditional Start button it killed with Windows 8. Sources familiar with Microsofts plans have revealed to The Verge that Windows 8.1 will include the return of the Start button. We understand that the button … Continue reading
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Microsoft may bring back start button and boot to desktop for Windows 8.1
Its hardly a secret that the computer-buying public hasnt fallen head over heels for the Windows 8 start screen. In fact, a whole cottage industry has sprung up around returning Windows to its version-7 glory. The latest rumors indicate that … Continue reading
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Deal on Windows 8 Secrets book by Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera
Tips, tricks, treats, and secrets revealed on Windows 8 Microsoft is introducing a major new release of its Windows operating system, Windows 8, and what better way for you to learn all the ins and outs than from two internationally recognized … Continue reading
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Office 365 Home Premium: This Is as Good as Word Gets
Youre never going to love Office, because its Office—its the thing you use to make money and do things you actually enjoy. But that doesnt mean it cant be relatively painless, affordable, and smart. Starting today, it is.Office 365 Home … Continue reading
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Some People Are Paying $125 to Downgrade From Windows 8 to Windows 7
We think theres a lot to love about Windows 8, but not everybody feels that way. Some people hate it. Luckily, this computer store is offering a service to help the clueless users who want nothing more than to go … Continue reading
PSA: Windows 8 and Pro upgrades will jump to $120 and $200 on February 1st
This should come as no surprise — we reported the increase back in October — but Windows 8 upgrades will become a bit more pricey come February 1st. That means you have the better part of two weeks to take … Continue reading
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Microsoft announces $39.99 Windows 8 Pro upgrade offer for most Windows users
Microsoft has already detailed the Windows 8 upgrade route for those buying a new computer, and it’s now finally confirmed what everyone else will be paying when they upgrade their existing PC. Those running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows … Continue reading
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Microsoft confirms upgrade path and pricing for Windows 8: $14.99 for those buying new PCs
We’ve just gotten a thorough look at the Windows 8 Release Preview, and Microsoft has now also finally confirmed what the upgrade path will look like for those buying PCs before the OS is officially released later this year. The … Continue reading
Microsoft Just Messed Up and Gave Out a Free Windows 8 Activation Key
If you’ve been wanting to upgrade to Windows 8 but baulk at paying then, firstly, you’re a bad person but, secondly, now your opportunity’s here. Microsoft just screwed up and handed out a free activation key for the OS. Microsoft is letting … Continue reading
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Microsoft Pranked People with a Live Floor Tile That Knocked Down a Wall in the Middle of a City
One of the coolest things about Windows 8 are the Live Tiles, which are like the beautiful love children of widgets and icons. Microsoft thinks so too so they created a hilarious prank that involved a light up floor tile … Continue reading
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