1. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Insider Praises macOS Over Windows 11: What It Means for the Future

    Microsoft’s internal culture has always been closely watched, scrutinized for any sign of shifting preferences or competitive doubts—especially when it comes to its never-ending rivalry with Apple. In a surprising turn of events, Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, recently...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • cross-platform developer tools device selection employee feedback employee influence future of windows macos microsoft operating system platform agnostic power user tools productivity tools silicon valley tech community tech industry tech rivalry ui design windows 11 windows on mac workplace culture
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. S

    Windows Phone Adoption: App Gaps and Choosing the Right Model

    I'm an iPhone user. I've always loved the way WP looks though - the live tiles are the perfect solution to the problem of having a boring grid of icons (iPhone) and the absolute mess of non standard widgets (Android). But i'm still an iPhone user. I long for the day I can actually buy a...
    • Stephen Ferrari
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    • app development app gap catalog consumer needs device selection emerging markets flagship iphone live tiles microsoft mid-range phones mobile apps mobile os nokia operating system smartphone smartphone market tech comparison user experience windows phone
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. kemical

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 will be free

    A recent blog notes that the 8.1 update will be free and available through the Windows Store. Look out around the 26th June for a public preview: Ref: Link Removed
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    • application continual updates customer experience dell xps 12 developer conference device selection free update game apps lenovo yoga microsoft store mobile computing new features oem partnerships performance update public preview sony vaio tap tablet experience touch windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Brian60

    Windows 7 Boot Install Windows 7 from USB

    Ok, I am trying to boot from my flash drive and re-install windows 7 and I used the Windows 7 USB DVD download tool, I have the option to boot from the flash drive but when I do instead of loading windows and installing it, it comes up "Reboot and Select proper boot device or Insert Boot Media...
    • Brian60
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    • boot issues boot menu bootable media bootsect computer help device selection flash drive formatting installation iso mounting media creation reboot issues recovery reinstall windows system restore troubleshooting usb installation windows 7 windows setup windows tools
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation