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With the likes of iOS and Android dominating the smartphone market, it can be difficult for anyone else to get a look in but finally it seems that Microsoft’s mobile phone OS is finally coming into its own and with the release of Windows Phone 8.1, it surely looks... Read more
Not that we haven’t seen so many signs over the years, have we? While Nokia is one of the most iconic mobile phone brands in the world – who does not have fond memories of clunky old Nokia handsets? – its time may really be over. According to a... Read more
Microsoft’s “Office Mix” Makes PowerPoint Interactive
Office SoftwareSoftware Reviews April 23, 2014
Death by PowerPoint is something that many an employee has to go through, especially when attending seminars, meetings, and pitches. While there is no dearth of useful advice about how to make PowerPoint presentations that will not bore your audience to death, these resources don’t seem to have much... Read more
Handy Hints For Windows 8.1
How ToSoftware ReviewsWindows April 19, 2014
So by now you’ve had plenty of time to play around with Windows 8.1 and get to grips with the customisable start screen, new and improved apps and the fact that OneDrive weaves itself throughout the operating system. Plus you’ve probably breathed a sigh of relief that the Start... Read more
We all know kids are smart. Just how smart? Well, many are smart enough to figure out how to get into cookie jars, behind locked doors, and they always figure out where you’re hiding the candy. I’m never very amazed when I hear that a young child figured out... Read more
The deal between Microsoft and Nokia was signed more than seven months ago, but has been pending the final arrangements, thanks to the Chinese regulators who have been looking at the deal really closely. With the Chinese approval now on the table, together with approvals from the European Commission, the... Read more
This is it, folks. The day that Windows XP users have been dreading for the past several months since Microsoft announced that it was going to end support for the beloved operating system. April 8 is here. The XPocalypse is here. And it comes alongside the latest Windows 8.1... Read more
Privacy is always a touchy thing, whether or not you have something to hide. And when people in “power” do invade privacy in one way or another, the proverbial excrement does hit the spinning blades. Last week, the case of Microsoft snooping on a Hotmail user’s emails because of... Read more
MS-DOS Source Code Now Available To The Public
DevelopmentNews March 26, 2014
Surprise, surprise! It does seem that Microsoft is really going through major changes. Not only have we heard about rumors about a free version of Windows 8.1, but now, Microsoft has released the MS-DOS source code to the general public. Free AND Microsoft? Strange bedfellows, huh? Arguably, MS-DOS is... Read more
Microsoft Offers $100 Discount On New PCs to XP Users
Windows March 24, 2014
Last week, Microsoft held up a carrot on a stick with a $50 gift card to customers who buy a device from a selection. It seems like the stunt didn’t really work as expected, though, as before the week ended, Microsoft doubled the incentive. Now, people who purchase select... Read more
Last week, we were teased with the news of OneNote 2013 coming to Mac soon, and true enough, Microsoft has released the app. The popular note-taking app is not only available on both platforms, but users can download it for FREE! That does not mean that there is no... Read more
Microsoft Surface 2 With 4G LTE Now Available – AT&T Only
Mobile March 18, 2014
Finally, Microsoft Surface enthusiasts have the option to use their favorite tablet on the go without having to rely on establishments offering Wi-Fi – free or for a fee. Today, the Microsoft Surface 2 with 4G LTE is being launched and will be available via Microsoft Retail Stores, MicrosoftStore.com, and... Read more
While talk about Microsoft working on a free version of Windows 8.1 is going around – which is good press, definitely – the company is not yet done with its campaign to get loyal Windows XP users to upgrade. (By the way, have you seen the warning popup on... Read more
Microsoft has released a Skype update for Windows 8.1. It is designed to guarantee that mobile and desktop clients will stay in sync. The tech giant has promised a smooth Skype experience for users on Windows 8.1. The update ensures a better job of syncing Skype across many different platforms. Skype... Read more
Microsoft Backs Qi Wireless Charging Standard
News March 13, 2014
Wireless charging is something that will be the standard some time in the future, and I, for one, will be welcoming that time with arms wide open. With several devices in our household, some of which do not use the same cables and/or plugs, it is very easy to... Read more
Ads are the bane of an online user’s existence – well, one of them, at least. While I do not fancy ads myself, I haven’t gone as far as using an ad blocker, which many online pros use – quite understandably. I think they’re a necessary evil to some... Read more
The green movement has only been growing stronger in the recent years, and big companies have joined in on the fun. Whether they truly are behind the ideals of green living, or they are taking advantage of the positive publicity, we may not really know, but I think giving... Read more
With all the cases of government snooping and outright requests for user information, not to mention the leaks that have let the cat out of the bag, companies seem to have engaged in a quest to show transparency. Microsoft is one of those who is rather vocal about law... Read more