Microsoft to scrap Start button in Windows 8
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: February 6, 2012Filed 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
By: Alan Ng | Posted: January 27, 2012Filed 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
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: January 26, 2012Filed 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
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: January 24, 2012Filed 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
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: January 21, 2012Filed 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
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: January 10, 2012Filed 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
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: January 4, 2012Filed 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
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: November 23, 2011Filed 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
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 5, 2011Filed 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
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 11, 2011Filed 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
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 19, 2011Filed 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
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 14, 2011Filed 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
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 14, 2011Filed 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
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: September 13, 2011Filed 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
By: Tina Chubb | Posted: July 29, 2011Filed 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…
