Microsoft is expected to introduce an updated version of Windows 8.1 in March, and a leaked pre-release build gives us an idea of what to expect: An operating system that’s a bit easier to use with a keyboard and mouse. Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft has offered two different user interfaces with its flagship operating […]
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Rumor: Windows 8.1 update coming in March
Microsoft may be planning to launch a relatively major update to Windows 8.1 as soon as March. The company releases small patches and security updates pretty regularly, but this update would be more like what we used to call a “service pack,” bringing under-the-hood improvements and maybe a few new features and user interface tweaks. […]
Windows Store apps to run in desktop mode (eventually)
Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system can sometimes feel a bit like two operating systems instead of one. There’s the desktop mode, which looks an awful lot like Windows 7. And there’s the Modern mode, which allows you to run full-screen, touch-friendly apps which you can download from the Windows Store. But eventually you may be […]
Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows tablet review
The Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet is just a bit bigger than an iPad mini, but it packs enough power to handle desktop apps. It ships with Windows 8.1 software, comes with Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student pre-installed, and has an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor which provides the long battery life you expect […]
Lilbits (10-21-2013): Is Android only kinda open source?
Google’s Android operating system is open source… but many of the apps that make Android what it is are not. The Gmail app, Google Play Store, Google Play Music, YouTube, Google Maps — they’re closed source. Over the past year or two, Google has started offering many of these apps for download from the Play […]
First Look: Asus Transformer Book T100
The Asus Transformer Book is an inexpensive but surprisingly capable Windows tablet/notebook hybrid. For $349 and up you get a 10 inch tablet with Windows 8.1 software, Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student, an estimated 11 hours of battery life, and a keyboard dock that lets you use the system like a notebook. But is […]
Samsung launches $1800 ATIV Book 9 Plus with Core i7, Windows 8.1
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus is a premiumultrabook with a high-resolution display, a fast processor, and a thin and light case. Now Samsung is introducing a new model that keeps all those features, but which adds a faster processor and Windows 8.1 software. It also has more memory and storage… and a higher price […]
Meet the first 10 inch Windows 8.1 tablets
Starting this week most tablets, notebooks, and desktop computers you’ll find in stores will likely come with Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system. They’ll come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from large all-in-one desktops to tiny 8 inch tablets. Some of the most interesting devices will be tablets with 10 to 11 inch screens. […]
Windows 8.1 hits the streets (and maybe your PC)
About a year after releasing Windows 8, Microsoft is making Windows 8.1 available as a free update starting October 17th. You can also purchase a downloadable copy. Starting October 18th you’ll be able to buy boxed copies in stores, and odds are that most new computers on store shelves will have Windows 8.1 preloaded. For the most part Windows […]
Meet the first 8 inch Windows tablets
Windows 8.1 hits the streets starting today (for downloaders — you’ll have to wait until October 18th to buy it in-stores. Among other things, the latest version of Windows improves support for tablets and other devices with screens smaller than 10 inches. Meanwhile Intel recently launched its new Bay Trail line of low-power Atom processors […]