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Initial Windows 10 Preview will support some 512MB devices

Great news for any low-RAM Windows Phone owners out there. Microsoft Engineering General Manager Gabriel Aul let slip via Twitter that the initial Windows 10 Technical Preview will support (at least some) 512MB devices. We are still waiting to find out the official list of supported devices for the first preview. However, when asked, “Can […]

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Raspberry Pi 2 can run Windows 10, Ubuntu Core (and more)

The new $35 Raspberry Pi 2 mini-computer isn’t just faster than the original model that launched 3 years ago. It’s also more versatile: in addition to supporting Raspbian and other Linux-based operating systems, the single-board computer will also be able to run a version of Windows 10. Later this year Microsoft will offer Windows 10 […]

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Windows 10 for small tablets won’t support desktop apps (mostly)

Microsoft may be using the Windows 10 name for its upcoming software for smartphones, tablets, notebooks, desktops, and even the Xbox One. But not all versions of Windows 10 are created equal. For instance if you run Windows 10 on a tablet with an 8 inch or larger screen you’ll be able to run both […]

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Windows 10 Preview now includes Cortana (and more)

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 10 to members of the Windows Insider Program, and it includes some of the new features the company unveiled at an event earlier this week. Among other things, the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview includes Microsoft’s Cortana personal assistant software, the Continuum feature that lets software automatically transition […]

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Minix Neo Z64 mini PC now available with Android, Windows

The Minix Neo Z64 is a small, fanless desktop computer with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of solid state storage. What makes this little guy interesting though, is that it’s available for purchase with a choice of Google Android or Windows software. Geekbuying is taking pre-orders for both versions, […]

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Windows 10 is designed to work on tablets, notebooks, and phones

Microsoft is starting to show off new features for the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. The OS is designed to run across a range of devices including phones, tablets, and notebooks, and the latest builds are designed to make it easy for users to transition from tablet to notebook mode or back again when using […]

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Windows 10 will be a free upgrade from Windows 7 or later

Microsoft has announced that when Windows 10 launches later this year, it will be available as a free upgrade. The company says the upgrade will be available for free for the first year that Windows 10 is available. The upgrade will be available to anyone using Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows Phone 8.1 Windows 10 […]