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[UPDATE] German government calls security within Windows 8 "unacceptable" – continues switching their machines over to Linux

Do you trust Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8? If you are the Federal Republic of Germany, the answer to that question is "no". Last week internal documents from IT professionals within the government showed a strong rejection of the new operating system calling it "unacceptable for the federal administration and the operators of critical infrastructure". The German...

Meet the Nokia "Sirius"; a Windows RT tablet that looks like a giant Lumia

Rich Edmonds 6 years ago 243

Nokia has been covered in the new multiple times when it comes to Windows tablets. While we're still yet to see a Nokia branded tablet hit the shelves around the world, a Nokia "Sirius" Windows RT tablet has now been leaked. Better still, it looks like a giant Lumia. The 10.1-inch tablet is reported to be launching soon, according to The Verge sources familiar with Nokia plans. As...

Lenovo goes behind Microsoft's back – preinstalls "Pokki Start Menu" software

Michael Archambault 6 years ago 127

The disappearance of a Start button and traditional Start Menu from Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8, has been controversial. Many users who have been using the software for years feel discombobulated when trying to find their list of installed applications in the new OS. While most OEMs are hoping Windows 8.1’s decision to reintegrate a Start button will clam user...

You can now make Skype calls in Outlook.com

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 33

Outlook.com recently celebrated its one year anniversary. They did so by giving away free SkyDrive storage and Skype credit to early adopters of the platform. The team at Outlook.com hasn’t slowed down since launching over a year ago. Continual updates to the platform have made it a favorite among many users. The latest feature is also news worthy and worth highlighting – Skype is now...

Lenovo Yoga trumps iPad in latest ad from Microsoft

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 116

Microsoft has been firing all cylinders lately when it comes to advertisements. The past six months we’ve seen the ads steadily getting better and better. Who can forget the wedding video with iPhone users pitted against Android folks? Lately they’ve had a series of videos that directly compare the iPad head-to-head against a variety of machines running Windows. Here’s one with the...

Alleged photos of Nokia Windows 8.1 RT tablet in red for Verizon leaked

Daniel Rubino 6 years ago 240

For well over a year now there have been murmurings and rumors that Nokia is working on a Windows 8 tablet with little to show for it. We have seen leaked images in the past and most recently, a late September date has been suggested as the announcement timeframe (Nokia is evidently planning an event in New York City). Now, two images have come forth showing what is reportedly a Verizon...

Surface Pro driving four displays at once (video)

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 66

Some tablets are great for playing games, reading emails, and browsing Facebook. Then are others that kick all kinds of ass, like the Surface Pro. While calling it a tablet is a bit disingenuous, it does highlight the form factor of the Surface Pro as a jack-of-all-trades sort of machine. While it won’t win any awards for being light weight or thin, it can be used as a tablet on...

Firmware updates for Surface RT and Pro available as part of Patch Tuesday

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 41

If you have yourself a Surface RT or Surface Pro you’re going to be getting some updates today. The second Tuesday of each month is when Microsoft releases security patches on what is known as Patch Tuesday. Today is that day and with those security patches you’ll also be getting some firmware updates for your Surface RT and Pro. Let’s check it out. The update for both Surface RT and...

Pinterest is asking about your interest in official Windows Phone and Windows 8 apps

Daniel Rubino 6 years ago 109

You may not believe it but in the U.S., Pinterest is the third most popular social network behind Facebook and Twitter. Worldwide it has an estimated 70 million users (70% of which are female). That makes it a big player in the social network universe and one that should not be ignored. Because of those numbers, it’s worth pointing out that there is no official Windows Phone or Windows...

Windows 8.1 Build 9471 leaks - apps get redesigned and new frills are added

Michael Archambault 6 years ago 73

Windows 8.1 Build 9471 has just leaked to the internet and shows a few new changes to the anticipated update for Microsoft’s operating system. Build 9471 is a confidential build and those with Windows 8.1 Consumer Preview installed will not be seeing it in Windows Update anytime soon. New features to the operating system include an updated Help section with tips on how to use Windows 8...

Asus: No future plans for Windows RT

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 126

Windows RT has had a rough year. It launched alongside Windows 8 late last October, but hasn’t exactly fared well in both sales and reception. It’s been tough to sell to consumers with the Surface RT being considered a flop by many and other OEMs not doing any better. Asus is now joining the growing list of OEMs who aren’t going to be working on Windows RT in the near future. Another...

Sony announces new ruby red coloring for select Windows laptops - Duo, Pro, and Fit

Michael Archambault 6 years ago 30

If you are a Windows Phone fan, there is a good chance you are a fan of vibrant colors. I myself am a lover of the color red and keep my vibrant Nokia Lumia 920 on me at all times. Today, Sony has announced a new addition of ruby red Windows PCs. For those wondering, the brightly colored machines are not a part of the (RED) ™ charity. Sony has announced three models in the high gloss...

Tip: Search for Windows 8 apps in your web browser

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 9

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are both great platforms. While they’re made by Microsoft, there are times you might feel like two different companies built them. They might look the same, but there are features from each you wish the other had. Case in point, you can search for apps on Windows Phone using your web browser, but you can’t do that for Windows 8 apps. At least you couldn’t...

Lenovo launches new Windows 8 tablet, dubs it the "Miix 10"

Michael Archambault 6 years ago 60

Lenovo’s new Miix 10 Windows 8 tablet has go on sale via the company’s website while revealing more information about the unit. The Lenovo Miix 10 will run an Intel Atom Processor, contain 2 GB of RAM, and keep all your data cozy on a 64GB SSD. In addition to its internals, the unit sports a 10.1” HD LED Multitouch display with a resolution of 1366x768 (and yes, it is an IPS display)....

Samsung ATIV Tab 3 with now on Amazon

Daniel Rubino 6 years ago 39

It was only back in June when Samsung announced a refresh to some of their Windows 8 devices, including the ATIV Tab 3, which takes their previous 11.6 inch ATIV tablet down to a more nimble 10.1 inch format. The 32-bit Windows 8 device features a 1366x768 display with an 1.8 GHz Atom Z2760, along with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of on board storage (expandable with microSD). The device also...

Halo: Spartan Assault among first Havok powered games on Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 57

We’ve been enjoying Halo: Spartan Assault on both Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 the past few weeks. How about you? We’re a handful of weeks away from the first update to the title that will bring support for 512MB devices on Windows Phone. If you’re on Windows 8 playing the game you’ll be using your Xbox 360 controller then. We also suspect either new levels or more game modes. Of...

Evidence of Windows 8 apps on Xbox One presumably in front of us the whole time

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 60

It’s no secret that your Xbox One will be more than just a game console when it launches later this year. There’s of course the media aspects that are being expanded on from the Xbox 360, namely video and music capabilities. But it could be so much more than with rumors and hints of Windows 8 apps and games working on the machine. The latest fuel to the fire comes from Justin Angel who...

SkyDrive gets more robust for online users, adds high DPI photo support, native text file editor, and more

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 56

Three screens and a cloud is a powerful idea that is moving the technology industry forward. Each ecosystem has its own idea of how that cloud should look and function. If you’re in the Microsoft camp you’re probably using SkyDrive as your cloud. The latest update for the web version of SkyDrive just became even more awesome with high DPI support and much, much more. If you use...

Microsoft claims nearly 5% of tablet marketshare, Apple and Google still far ahead

Sam Sabri 6 years ago 147

It’s hard to ignore the tablet category of computing devices. The iPad made them accessible to the mainstream with a relatively easy and familiar interface combined with sensible form factor. Since the first iPad releasing back in early 2010 we’ve seen the tablet segment explode with many platforms and players all wanting a piece of the pie. Nearly a year and a half after the iPad...

Review: Lenovo's IdeaCentre B540, an all-in-one for the entertainment lover

Michael Archambault 6 years ago 37

It’s not hard to see that Microsoft latest operating system, Windows 8, screams for a computer with a built in touchscreen. This week we took a look at Lenovo’s latest IdeaCentre all-in-one, the B540, to see what the Chinese multinational technology company had up their sleeves. Design Upon pulling the 23 inch multimedia touchscreen PC from its box, you see exactly what you were...