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Report: Windows 9 to launch in 2015, preview coming in April 2014

Love it or hate it, Windows 8 was Microsoft first big attempt to design an operating system that runs equally well on desktop PCs and tablets. A lot of folks aren’t fans… and there are rumors that while the next major release of Windows will still support touch-friendly “Modern” style apps, it’ll also be a […]

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Buy a touchscreen Windows PC, get $25 in Windows Store credit

Thinking about buying a Windows PC with a touchscreen this month? Microsoft’s looking to sweeten the deal a bit. If you buy a Windows tablet or touchscreen laptop or desktop from a participating retailer by December 28th, 2013, you’ll get a $25 gift card to spend on apps and games from the Windows Store. Participating […]

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Windows, Windows RT and Windows Phone: At least one will probably die

Microsoft currently has 3 operating systems for consumer devices: Windows, Windows RT, and Windows Phone. And according to the new head of Windows, Julie Larson-Green, that’s at least one too many. Speaking at the UBS Global Technology Summit recently, she told attendees that eventually “we are not going to have three.” While Larson-Green didn’t elaborate, […]

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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 […]

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Hands-on: Dell’s Venue 11 Pro Should Make the Surface 2 Nervous

Dell’s new Venue 11 Pro Windows 8.1 tablet is gunning for the Surface 2/Pro 2 big time. It’s about the same size, works with a couple of different keyboard docks/covers, and supports active pen input. It does all this while coming off as lighter and more comfortable to hold. The specs aren’t exactly the same, […]

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Microsoft introduces Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 tablets

Microsoft second-generation Surface tablets look an awful lot like the models released in 2012. But they have faster processors, more versatile kickstands, longer battery life, and other improvements. The company is also offering new accessories including a a desktop dock, a keyboard case that also serves as an extra battery for your Surface tablet, and […]