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    Microsoft alum: Windows 8 “a much deadlier assault weapon” than Windows 7

    Former Microsoft senior VP says Windows 8 on ARM tablets is a “scale 9 earthquake” Windows 8 is just what Microsoft needs to take advantage of the ongoing irreversible shift from PCs to handheld devices including iPads, iPhones and other form factors yet to be designed, according to the company’s […]

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    Windows 8 discounts end in three weeks

    Price of Windows 8 Pro upgrade may quintuple after Jan. 31 Microsoft’s Windows 8 Pro upgrade discount will expire in about three weeks, at which point the company will triple or even quintuple the current price of the new operating system, according to several online retailers. On Friday, Microsoft reminded […]

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    Microsoft: What it did right and wrong in 2012

    Windows 8: It is the best of Microsoft; it is the worst of Microsoft At this writing Windows 8 could be the biggest thing Microsoft has done wrong — ever. But it could also wind up being one of the best things it has ever done. By CEO Steve Ballmer’s […]

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    One OS, three installation options: What’s the best way to install Windows 8?

    You can run Windows 8 in a virtual machine, dual-boot it with your current OS, or install it outright. Ahh, Windows 8. If youve decided you’re ready to plunk down your hard-earned cash to give this modern UI a shot, you’ll want to spend a few minutes considering just howA […]

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    The Windows 8 FAQ

    What you need to know to understand all the commotion about Microsoft’s new OS Windows 8 launches Friday, and even if you haven’t been paying attention it’s still not too late to catch up on the essentials of what’s new and significant about the operating system. Here are some frequently […]

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    Windows 7: 10 top tools for power users

    Windows 7 works fine out of the box, but why settle for ‘fine’? From an all-in-one system utility to an enhanced clipboard, these 10 tools can give Windows 7 — and your productivity — a serious boost.   Best Microsoft MCTS Certification, Microsoft MCITP Training at certkingdom.com   Bins Windows […]

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    Undo, ReOpen closed Window, Applications in Windows

    We all admire and use reopen last closed tabs on our favorite modern browsers. It comes really handy when we accidentally close a running browser tab or realize immediately after closing it that you missed something. What if it was possible to ReOpen closed explorer windows, Applications. Thanks to UndoClose, […]

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    Windows 8 Update: Ballmer redefines the PC

    Also: Windows 8 for games, final Office will be an upgrade to Windows RT Just as the world is coming to grips with the post-PC era the CEO of PC software behemoth Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, seems to be trying to prolong the age by redefining the iconic business machine to […]

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    Microsoft finds new computers in China preinstalled with malware

    The company said the malware was embedded inside counterfeit versions of its Windows OS IDG News Service – Brand-new laptop and desktop computers sold in China contain preinstalled malicious software, which has infected millions of computers around the world, according to an investigation by Microsoft revealed on Thursday. Best Microsoft […]

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    Microsoft staffs up for Windows 8 Xmas rush

    Microsoft seeks IT pros to play the equivalent of Apple geniuses in its stores Microsoft release of Windows 8 is timed to coincide with holiday shopping, and the company is in the throes of staffing up its permanent Microsoft Stores as well as a host of holiday stores that sound […]