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Microsoft to scrap Start button in Windows 8

Microsoft to scrap Start button in Windows 8

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: February 6, 2012
Filed under: Computers, Software

Those of you who have used Windows 8 will know that the Metro UI pretty much hides the classic desktop view which we have come to expect from Microsoft operating systems, well the desktop view is still accessible but it…

Ice Cream Sandwich for Windows: DIY download

Ice Cream Sandwich for Windows: DIY download

By: Alan Ng | Posted: January 27, 2012
Filed under: Computers, Software

If you love the look and feel of Google’s latest mobile software Ice Cream Sandwich, but have always wanted to experience it on your desktop computer, we have some good news for you. One clever individual has come up with…

Delving into Windows 8 bandwidth capabilities

Delving into Windows 8 bandwidth capabilities

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: January 26, 2012
Filed under: Computers, Portable Computers & Tablets, Software

A few days ago we told you about Windows 8 boasting built-in support for mobile networks and connecting to wireless networks in 1 second, now we have found out about other neat features which are built into Microsoft’s next operating…

Windows 8 to boast instant-on WiFi & mobile broadband support

Windows 8 to boast instant-on WiFi & mobile broadband support

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: January 24, 2012
Filed under: Computers, Home Audio, Software

Microsoft has recently started talking about some features which Windows 8 will offer out-of-the-box, today we will tell you all about two great features which should ensure that connecting to the Internet is as quick and easy as possible. Firstly…

Continued Xbox 360 success causes Microsoft revenue increase

Continued Xbox 360 success causes Microsoft revenue increase

By: Chris Maugham | Posted: January 21, 2012
Filed under: Alternative News

Microsoft has had an exciting couple of weeks, with several of the Windows Phone devices being showcased at CES looking promising and now the news that their latest revenue figures have increased, breaking records for the quarterly totals despite a…

Kinect coming to a Windows PC near you in February

Kinect coming to a Windows PC near you in February

By: Gary Johnson | Posted: January 10, 2012
Filed under: Computer Hardware, Computers

When it was first launched back in November 2010 there were a number of skeptics that doubted how well the Microsoft Kinect would do. The device has proven to be a major success for the company, and last year they…

Comet rapped by Microsoft for selling dodgy Windows CDs

Comet rapped by Microsoft for selling dodgy Windows CDs

By: Gary Johnson | Posted: January 4, 2012
Filed under: Computers, Software

Back in November we told you about the upcoming sale of electrical retailer Comet as its French owner looked to get rid of the loss making chain. Now there are reports that Comet has been rapped by Microsoft for selling…

Microsoft confirm new Kinect hardware incoming for Windows

Microsoft confirm new Kinect hardware incoming for Windows

By: Gary Johnson | Posted: November 23, 2011
Filed under: Computer Hardware, Computers

Nintendo were first to bring motion controllers to the home gaming consoles with the Wii, but Sony and Microsoft have since brought us their take on the feature. The Xbox 360 has had the Kinect which has proven a major…

Best Windows laptops for the perfect gifts in 2011

Best Windows laptops for the perfect gifts in 2011

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 5, 2011
Filed under: Gift Guides

With Christmas fast approaching there are choices that need to be made, such as how much your gift limit is, and what you or the person you have to buy for wants. Having already given you a number of ideas…

Live: Android apps for Windows PC, Mac version coming

Live: Android apps for Windows PC, Mac version coming

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 11, 2011
Filed under: Android Apps, Apps, Computers

How many Windows users have felt left out that Apple offered Mac users the opportunity to install apps on their computers via the Mac App Store? Well you will be happy to know that Windows PC users will now be…

Simple Data Recovery virus removal guide

Simple Data Recovery virus removal guide

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 19, 2011
Filed under: Computers, Software

If you have started up your computer recently only to notice that it no longer runs correctly and a legit-looking program called Data Recovery reports that there are lots of system errors etc you have been compromised by the Data…

How to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 developer preview

How to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 developer preview

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 14, 2011
Filed under: Computers, Software

Yesterday we told you that Windows 8 developer preview was available for download, today we have been trying it out and thought that some of you would be interested in how to install Windows 8 alongside Windows 7 and set…

Windows 8 developer preview download links and requirements

Windows 8 developer preview download links and requirements

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 14, 2011
Filed under: Computers, Software

If you keep a close eye to technology you have probably noticed that Microsoft has began promoting Windows 8, now we can confirm that developers looking to get some early hands on time with the next-gen operating system can download…

AT&T updating all Windows Phone 7 smartphones to Mango

AT&T updating all Windows Phone 7 smartphones to Mango

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 13, 2011
Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones, Phone Software

Whenever Apple or Google release a new software version for their mobile operating systems we are eager to find out whether existing devices will receive the update, well today we can reveal that AT&T will be rolling out Windows Phone…

Action RTS game Heroes of Newerth goes free-to-play

Action RTS game Heroes of Newerth goes free-to-play

By: Tina Chubb | Posted: July 29, 2011
Filed under: Gaming, Mac Games, PC Games

If you haven’t quite got around to playing the hugely popular Heroes of Newerth – commonly known as HoN – game yet, then I think we have some news that might persuade you to give it a try. We’ve recently…