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Windows 8 on Tablets: What We Know So Far

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is ready to lift the lid on Windows 8 at a preview event at the end of the month. The new OS will be available later this year, not only for PCs, but also for tablets, as Microsoft prepares to take on the iPad. Here's what we know so far about Windows 8 tablets.

FAQ: Windows on ARM Explained

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In an 8,600-word epistle yesterday, Microsoft's top Windows executive pulled aside the curtain on the first version of the company's iconic OS that targets tablets.

Five Ways Windows 8 Will Make Apps More Power-Friendly

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Windows 8 beta will be available by the end of February, and Microsoft has given much thought into optimizing it to run well not just on desktops and laptops, but also on tablets and even smartphones. Part of making an operating system friendly for mobile devices is making it power-conscious, able to do everything you want while using as little power as possible.

Google Expands the Scope of Its Vulnerability Reward Programs to Cover Chromium OS

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Google says that both its Web and Chromium security reward programs were a big success

Surprise! Windows 8 for ARM Will Come with 'Office 15' Apps

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Steven Sinofsky revealed great detail of Windows 8 on ARM (WOA), including the revelation that it will come with "Office 15" built in.

Windows 8 on ARM, Dubbed WOA, to Include Office Apps for Tablets

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA by Microsoft, could offer a big "Whoa!" moment for workers wanting to run Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office apps on a touchscreen tablet.

20 Popular Ubuntu Linux Apps You May Want to Try

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Gaming accounted for many of the top apps last month, but there were a few business-oriented gems as well, according to a new report.

Microsoft Ruining Valentine's Day with Nine Security Bulletins

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Next Tuesday is a big deal. Yes, it is Valentine's Day, but that's not what I'm talking about. It is also the second Tuesday in the month of February which makes it Patch Tuesday. Microsoft revealed today that there are nine new security bulletins slated for next Tuesday -- Happy Valentine's Day?

Windows 8: Assessing IT Risks of a Consumer-Driven Wave

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is betting big on Windows 8. But will the immense promotional efforts the software giant is putting behind the latest Windows OS pay off? CIO.com's Rob Enderle handicaps the high-stakes game Redmond is playing.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Could Launch Feb 29

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft may release the Windows 8 Consumer Preview at an event in Barcelona on February 29.

Google Accelerates Android Browser Updates with Mobile Chrome

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Google's launch today of Chrome for Android may be a move to accelerate the pace of browser updates, an analyst said.

Adobe Sets IE As Next Target in Flash Security Work

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Adobe plans to tackle Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) in its ongoing work to "sandbox" its popular Flash Player within browsers, Adobe's head of security said today.

Microsoft Drops Start Button From Windows 8, Reports Say

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft will scratch the 17-year-old Start button from Windows 8, according to reports based on a purported leak of the latest beta build.

Lenovo Ordered to Pay €1920 for Making French Laptop Buyer Pay for Windows Too

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The court based its judgment on a European Union directive, which campaigners hope will make the ruling applicable elsewhere

Microsoft Wraps Up Ads Aimed At Google with IE9 Pitch

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft today wrapped up a three-day campaign against rival Google by claiming its newest browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), is superior in stopping users from being tracked by online advertisers.