Windows stories - Page 15

Microsoft NZ: Now's the time to act with Windows XP
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Microsoft is here to help, and help they will. But the truth is they can only go so far, the rest lies with you, the user….

One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's OneNote is now free on Mac, marking a significant move to unify note-taking across all major platforms, ensuring everything stays in sync.

Microsoft issues SMB Windows XP warning...
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Microsoft warns SMBs: Ditch Windows XP or risk efficiency and security. Upgrade to Windows 8.1 and Office 365 for competitiveness.

Windows 8.1 - what you should know
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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On 8 April 2014 Microsoft retires support for Windows XP: there’s now some urgency to upgrade to a more modern operating system.

Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.

Introducing the basics of Windows 8.1 apps...
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Explore Windows 8.1 apps with ease: From news to social media, discover how to personalize your start menu for streamlined browsing.

Microsoft NZ issues one month Windows XP warning...
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Microsoft is urging New Zealand consumers still running the 12-year old software to take action now and upgrade their system to avoid exposure to cyber-attacks.

Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Microsoft NZ charts a course of reinvention, embracing innovation and growth to match NZ's global scale ambitions and connect Kiwis better.

The Windows XP migration ship is sailing… SMBs, don’t miss the boat
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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SMBs are finding the move from Windows XP to newer systems simpler than expected, dispelling upgrade myths and boosting productivity.

Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.

Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.

Is Microsoft issuing 70% Windows price cuts?
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Microsoft to cut Windows 8.1 prices by 70% for low-cost PCs and tablets, aiming to challenge Chromebooks and boost market share.

Some things get better with age... Software doesn't
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP and Office 2003, businesses face significant security risks. Time to modernise with the latest tech.

Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Worldwide sales of smartphones accounted for 53.6 percent of overall mobile phone sales in 2013, exceeding annual sales of feature phones for the first time.

Microsoft surpasses 200 million Windows 8 licences
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has sold over 200 million Windows 8 licences, doubling sales figures in a year, with focus on developing tablet apps.

Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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If you label computers as devices on which people actually conduct their business, then recents findings suggest Apple leads the way.

WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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WeChat sees a 379% increase in users between Q2 and Q4 2013, making it the top growing social app, says GlobalWebIndex report.

Windows XP EOS - SMB Checklist
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft offers a vital checklist for SMBs to transition from Windows XP before its looming end of support on April 8, 2014.

METRO to be removed from Windows desktops?
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Microsoft to phase out Metro from desktops in Windows 8.1 update, focusing more on its strengths in tablets where it outshines Android and iOS.

Windows 8.1 says ‘Hasta la Vista baby!’ to old OS
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Windows 8.1 is growing in popularity, passing Windows Vista for the first time since Microsoft launched its revamped version in October last month.