Windows stories - Page 16

NZ software and tech updates may be doing more harm than good
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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NZ businesses warned against rash tech upgrades, which may not always offer benefits, says IT expert Ray Delany.

Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.

Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.

Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.

Review: Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium impresses but Mac users face limitations - an indispensable tool for graphic designers. Score: 8/10.

HP slaps up Microsoft with Windows 7 ad
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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HP revives Windows 7 in a bold move, suggesting it's back by popular demand, overshadowing Microsoft's push for Windows 8 upgrades.

Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer’s stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.

Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.

Windows 9 in line as Microsoft drops Windows 8 flops?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Microsoft plans to drop the Windows 8 name and brand its next release as Windows 9 in an attempt to distance itself from the Windows 8 failure.

Yet another Windows executive leaves Microsoft...
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Following on from Jon DeVaan's Microsoft retirement earlier this week, Redmond's head of software testing has also cut his losses.

Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.

Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
Sun, 5th Jan 2014
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Game publisher PikPok has announced that their original title, Into the Dead, is now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.

Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.

Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'
Tue, 10th Dec 2013
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That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.

Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.

Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

Celebrating 30 years of Windows
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.

Windows XP: It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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Windows XP users face risks as support ends, akin to a car breaking down before a crucial event. Time to upgrade, warns Microsoft NZ.

FREE Invite - Ingram Micro's Tempo Training for Microsoft Windows
Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Free Windows training in NZ! Join Ingram Micro's Tempo Training in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch. Limited spaces, book now!.