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  1. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Update 1 now looking like April

    Mary Jo Foley has more news on the soon to be released update: Full article: http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-1-update-1-now-looking-like-april-7000026009/
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    • april 2014 mary jo foley microsoft news operating system release date software update technology update windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Software

  2. Windows 8 News from HP!

    Hi I'm sitting here at my computer listening to the TV. They just had a news story on MSNBC that said the Hewlett Packard it going back to Windows 7 on their computers. They announced that they were going back to Windows 7 in hopes of improving sales which have declined since the introduction...

  3. Ubuntu 12.04 Is More Secure Than Windows 8...

    The UK government now says that Ubuntu 12.04 is the safest operating system available, way ahead of Windows 8 and Mac OS X. Full article here: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-12-04-Is-More-Secure-Than-Windows-8-and-Mac-OS-X-Says-UK-Goverment-416016.shtml ....
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    • Forum: Linux Forums

  4. Windows 8.1 W8.1 ISO coming out later this month.

    Microsoft changed their mind and is planning to release the much sought-after Win 8.1 ISO. http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Expected-to-Release-Windows-8-1-ISOs-This-Month-396247.shtml ...
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    • download iso microsoft news operating system release software update windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    VIDEO Steve Ballmer to Retire Within 12-months

    Microsoft's 13-year CEO announced today his plans to retire within the next year, which surely brings closure to many people who were always skeptical of his behaviour as a person and strategies for the company itself. It's been announced Microsoft is working with both founder Bill Gates and...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. In The News

    Always good to see Apple back in the news again. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23486638 I can't even imagine what the price of a new Apple Device would cost consumers if they ever actually address and fix these labor problems.

  7. Windows 7 Ping 182: Legos & Robots, Bing search, Xbox One Domain name, Kinect spy? | Ping!

    While Paul is off sewing his wild oats, we had the pleasure of being joined by Mark DeFalco. Enjoy! Link Removed Bing expands auto search The domain name battle Is your Kinect spying on you? Link Removed Link Removed
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    • autosuggest bing concerns domain gaming innovation kinect lego microsoft news ping privacy questions review robots search technology update xbox one
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  8. Unexpected Surge in News Feeds After Turning Advertising On and Off

    What the hell happened...I turned on the advertising and then turned it off....and now I inundated with the news feeds and RSS feeds again. Surely just turning the advertisements on/off should have effected it.
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    • advertising feed issues news notifications rss settings troubleshooting user experience windows
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    • Forum: Feedback Forum

  9. Windows 8 Chrome Vulnerability Exploit: Researchers Reveal Hack That Compromises Windows Security

    Chrome was hacked and use to take over windows.....here's the whole story. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57573064-83/researchers-win-$100000-for-chrome-hack-that-leaves-windows-vulnerable/
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    • browser chrome cybersecurity hacked news research security takeover vulnerabilities windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  10. Windows 8 Chrome Vulnerability Exploited: How Hackers Gained Control Over Windows Systems

    Chrome was hacked and used to take over windows....here's the whole story. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57573064-83/researchers-win-$100000-for-chrome-hack-that-leaves-windows-vulnerable/
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    • breach chrome cybersecurity exploitation hacked hackers internet malware news protection research risk security software technology threats update vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  11. Windows 8 Core apps update for Windows 8 later this month

    It would seem that before the Blue update Microsft intends to update the core apps that were supplied with the os on shipping. Mary Jo Foley has more: Microsoft to update its core Windows 8 apps well before 'Blue' | ZDNet
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    • app updates blue update calendar contacts core apps email games march microsoft music news operating system software update users windows 8 windows rt zdnet
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  12. Windows 8 Microsoft ending $15 Windows 8 promotion tomorrow

    Bought a Windows 7 PC in the last seven months? If so, you have two days left to upgrade to Windows 8 for the low price of $15. Microsoft is ending the promo tomorrow, February 28. Source: Yahoo! News
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    • microsoft news offer pricing promotion software technology upgrade windows 7 windows 8
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  13. Windows 8 Windows 8 Animated Evaluation

    This hilarious video explains why Windows 8 sucks [Video] | Reviews, news, tips, and tricks | dotTech

  14. How to Filter Out Unrelated Windows 8 News Posts in Forums?

    Is there any way to filter out all those windows 8 news post...some of it doesn't have anything to do with windows 8.

  15. Advance Notification Service for the January 2013 Security Bulletin Release

    On behalf of all of us here at Microsoft, I’d like to wish everyone a very happy New Year! With 2013 starting on a Tuesday, our monthly bulletin release is upon us a bit earlier than usual. Next Tuesday we’ll release seven bulletins; two Critical and five Important, which address...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  16. Windows 8 [ Live tiles] how should they work?

    I just need a confirmation: 1)Does the photo tile show only the same 3-4 photos from your picture library even if you have tons of photos there? 2) does the Bing travel tile slideshowing the same destinations : Budapest, Rio, Paris all day 3) does the sport app and news app show the same photo...

  17. Windows 8 Free Windows 8 upgrades? Not so fast (or easy)...

    You might have heard reports that Microsoft has accidentally been giving away free licenses to Windows 8 Pro. Sorry, but that's not true. It's just another move in the long cat-and-mouse game between Microsoft and the pirates. Source: Yahoo! News
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    • license microsoft news piracy software upgrade windows 8
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  18. MS SURFACE Edges Out Others

    Microsoft Surface edges out Samsung in display tests | Mobile - CNET News

  19. Windows 8 Do You Know These 2?

    When in an APP and > Charms, Search applies to within that APP. Example: > NEWS APP > Charms, in Search type Calgary, immediately shows all Calgary News items. When in an APP and > Charms > Settings, ALL menu items that show pertain to 'options' or 'controls' for that APP. When in an APP...
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    • app charms control desktop experience navigation news options search settings user interface windows
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    • Forum: Windows Tutorials

  20. Windows 8 Microsoft sued over Windows 8 interface

    Harm and injury alleged. Source: Yahoo! News
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    • harm injury interface lawsuit legal microsoft news technology user experience windows 8
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds