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Giveaway: Microsoft Windows Intune 2.0 Quickstart Administration book ReviewFeatured

1 day 5 hours ago, Comments
Intune
We are pleased to offer a very special giveaway for our readers thanks to Packt Publishing. Three winners will have a chance to win a copy of Microsoft Windows Intune 2.0 Quickstart Administration book to help create an efficient PC management solution for your business. keep reading

Microsoft Store hacked in India, passwords and usernames exposed

2 hours 55 min ago, Comments
Security
Talk about a huge security breach, Microsoft's online store in India was hacked today and usernames as well as passwords were stored in an unsecured manner and leaked to the internet revealing confidential payment information. Microsoft has some major explaining to do. keep reading

Microsoft began work on Windows on Arm (WOA) long before the original iPad

6 hours 6 min ago, Comments
WOA
Microsoft recently released a new Building Windows 8 blog post which talked about the development of Windows on ARM (WOA). With that blog post, a photo of a post-RTM version of Windows 7 was revealed. Details of this photo reveal that Microsoft has been working on Windows on ARM for longer than we though, a lot longer in fact. keep reading

Google looking to challenge Microsoft and Apple with home entertainment system

22 hours 56 min ago, Comments
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Google is working on a home entertainment system that will utilize WiFi to stream music to speakers installed in a home, and will likely control Google TV and other home products, a new report revealed. Both Microsoft and Apple are also working on something similar. keep reading

Dealing with the big issues in web safety, and how to stay safe online Off Topic

1 day 4 hours ago, Comments
Security
With privacy being a big issue on the internet, one must be as careful as possible. A new infographic was released that showcases the best tips on how to keep yourself protected online, especially when dealing with passwords and privacy policies. keep reading

Why Windows 8 will not be a major release for Microsoft (editorial)

1 day 17 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
Many of us are eagerly awaiting for Microsoft to release Windows 8 so we can use first-hand all the new features the operating system will provide. But when you really think about it, is Windows 8 really a major release or just another Windows version tailored to tablets? keep reading

Xbox 720 to have a HD touchscreen controller, similar to the Wii U (rumor)

2 days 24 min ago, Comments
Xbox
Yet another rumor for the next generation Xbox console, code-named Xbox Next and Xbox 720. A new report suggests that Microsoft's next Xbox will have a touchscreen controller, similar to the Nintendo's Wii U. Add this to the list of rumors for the next Xbox. keep reading

Chrome 18 Beta offers speedier browsing, graphics boost for Windows XP

2 days 5 hours ago, Comments
Chrome
Google has recently released a new beta version of the company's popular Chrome browser and it isn't just any minor beta release. Chrome 18 Beta now offers speedier browsing as well as a graphics boost for older GPUs as well as an improvement for those on Windows XP. keep reading

Microsoft launches Office University 2012, has new verification process for students

2 days 5 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
Microsoft is rolling out Office University 2010 for students with a much harder form of verification in an attempt to fight off non-students from purchasing cheap versions of the productivity suite. keep reading

Microsoft to fix 21 flaws on Valentines Day edition of Patch Tuesday

2 days 6 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
Microsoft will be releasing nine updates addressing twenty-one flaws this coming Tuesday, and four of these are rated critical. These updates will be released as part of Microsoft's Valentine's Day edition of Patch Tuesday (updates come with kisses!). keep reading

Microsoft recommends using SkyDrive, launches attachmentssuck.com

2 days 6 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
We all know its a pain to deal with email attachments and it causes us to spend way too much time on our emails. Microsoft is recommending you use SkyDrive instead of going back and forth via email. With features just as editing documents in one place, its a no-brainer. keep reading

Ghost Recon Online about to enter Beta, Ubisoft accepting applicants

2 days 19 hours ago, Comments
beta
Ubisoft has been working hard on its upcoming free to play title, Ghost Recon Online. A new trailer was released today which showcases the games features as well as a signup link for those wishing to be a part of the closed beta which will begin very soon. keep reading

Windows 8 Consumer Preview to be build 8250? (rumor)

2 days 22 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
According to a rumor from a popular Chinese website, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview build will be branded as build 8250, but of course, we must take this rumor with a grain of salt! For those who actually follow the build numbers, this is an interesting rumor. keep reading

Xbox 360 still number one gaming console worldwide, as of Jan 2012

3 days 40 min ago, Comments
Microsoft
The Xbox 360 is starting off the new year with a bang. As of January of this year, Microsoft's popular Xbox 360 console is still the number one gaming console worldwide, beating out Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii. keep reading

Microsoft shows off Office 15 Metro-styled apps in Windows 8

3 days 6 hours ago, Comments
Windows 8
Microsoft gave everyone a sneak peak into four different Office 15 Metro-styled apps in a recent video showcasing Windows 8 on ARM (WOA). These apps include Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Currently in Technical Preview, an open beta is slated for later this summer. keep reading

Microsoft recommends IE10 for better performance in HTML5 Metro apps

3 days 7 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
Microsoft is recommending the use of Internet Explorer 10 for better performance when viewing HTML5 web content and Metro-styled apps in Windows 8. As Microsoft points out, other platforms do not provide the same level of performance in apps as Internet Explorer 10 does. keep reading

Windows 8 Consumer Preview download coming soon, open to everyone

3 days 7 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
Everyone is excited over the upcoming Windows 8 Consumer Preview, which is known as the Beta. Microsoft has been saying that it would be available at the end of February, and today, the company confirms that it will be open for all to download. keep reading

Microsoft details Windows 8 for ARM (WOA), will have Office 15 apps

3 days 7 hours ago, Comments
Microsoft
In a new Building Windows 8 blog post, Microsoft details Windows 8 on ARM, now known as WOA. As Microsoft explains, WOA is a new member of the Windows family that builds on the foundation of Windows. Best of all, it will have Office 15 apps integrated. keep reading

Microsoft wants to be fair with patents, wants to support industry standards

3 days 8 hours ago, Comments
Patent
Microsoft is pledging to support industry standard with its patents that are necessary for the developmnet of the internet and cross operability among mobile devices. With a recent rash of patent lawsuits that pit Microsoft at the center, this move comes as a surprise. keep reading
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