Windows 8 License Sales Cross 200 Million

Windows 8 License Sales Cross 200 Million

Recently it was rumored that Microsoft is going to talk about Windows 9 at its BUILD conference presumably because it wants the next major Windows update to start fresh. Apparently it doesn’t want to launch it under the Windows 8 moniker due to the slow pace this particular iteration of Windows is moving at. While that is far from being confirmed, Tami Reller of Microsoft today revealed at a Goldman Sachs technology conference that Windows 8 license sales have now crossed the 200 million milestone.

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    Sony Vegas Pro Keyboard Launched

    Sony Vegas Pro Keyboard LaunchedNot all keyboards are created equal, and here we are with the Sony Vegas Pro Keyboard from Editor Keys which will feature more than 116 keyboard shortcuts for the program, where this particular keyboard intends to make editing in Sony Vegas a whole lot more faster than before. That is in theory, of course, and we cannot wait to see whether such a claim is true in real life. The Sony Vegas Pro Keyboard happens to be an extremely slim keyboard for the PC, where at first glance, it might even resemble that of a kid’s keyboard. It sports a very modern design and features highly detailed program icons so that hunting down the corresponding editing shortcut should be a piece of cake. Of course, like everything else, spending more time with it would help you gain more experience and get more comfortable with the Sony Vegas Pro Keyboard.

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    Leaked Slide Hints At ‘Universal Store’ Apps For Windows And Windows Phone

    Leaked Slide Hints At Universal Store Apps For Windows And Windows Phone

    It has been rumored multiple times that Microsoft may be working on a long term plan to merge Windows RT and Windows Phone in a couple of years. Windows Phone 8.1, a major update for Microsoft’s mobile platform, is expected to be released in the near future and it may bring one of the first few subtle signs of this merger. A slide has leaked online, apparently belonging to an internal Microsoft presentation, which hints at “Universal Store” applications, basically single apps that developers can create which target both Windows Phone and Windows.

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    Skype Chat Experience Enhanced

    Skype Chat Experience EnhancedEvery single piece of software or app needs to get an update from time to time in order to make sure it remains ahead of the competition, and Microsoft’s Skype VoIP app is no different. In fact, there is a new bunch of enhancements introduced to make the Skype chat experience a whole lot better. Those who have begun to use Skype across different devices might have realized that it is pretty tough to keep conversations synchronized, or they might have missed messages along the way, seeing “read” messages on one device while another still has “unread” messages. These issues have been fixed, as push notifications ensure that you are aware of a new message in chat, while Skype chats have been synced across all Skype-enabled devices.

    In a nutshell, you can whip out your smartphone and check out the conversation that you last had on your notebook without missing a beat in between. Apart from that, you know that your friend or contact has received that message you sent, as it will show up as “read” when you check your messages on your notebook.

    The months ahead will see additional enhancements made to the chat experience, including receiving notifications only on the device you happen to be using actively at that pointin time. [Press Release]

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    Lenovo Q3 profits up, but acquisitions will cause short term stumble

    Lenovo’s Q3 (October to December) financial report is in, and with it comes a slew of milestones for the company, as well as increases in quarterly revenue and record shipment … Continue reading

    Happy Birthday Colin Facebook Page Created By Mom For Lonely Son

    Happy Birthday Colin Facebook Page Created By Mom For Lonely SonThe power of a social network cannot be underestimated, as there is potential to reach out to other humans as well as reunite long lost family ties. A mother’s love is also an extremely potent force, where we read of a Michigan mom who went ahead to create a Facebook page for her 10-year old son after he refused a birthday party simply because he does not have any friends at all to invite. This Facebook page is called “Happy Birthday Colin”, which is short and straight to the point. The Happy Birthday Colin Facebook page had just one request – to send Colin virtual birthday wishes so that his 11th birthday that falls on March 9 will be a memorable one. The Facebok page has already garnered a whopping 1.5 million likes plus, and counting, since February 2nd, and her physical mailbox has also been flooded with snail mail which (I assume) contain positive messages to spur Colin on.

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    Tsukumo AeroMini MI6J-D52 / E Mini Desktop PC

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    Finding yourself a new mini desktop PC? Why don’t you check out this AeroMini MI6J-D52 / E from Tsukumo Japan. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-4770K processor, the system is packed with an Intel H87 Express Chipset, an Intel HD Graphics 4600, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 120GB SSD, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 160W power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS. The AeroMini MI6J-D52 / E sells for 104,980 Yen (about $1,024). [Product Page]

    Google and VMWare partner to bring Windows access to Chromebooks

    Chromebooks have their benefits and limitations, and unfortunately for many users, those limitations are of the sort involving lack of access to needed software. Taking aim at this issue, Google … Continue reading

    Detachable vs. Clamshell Ultrabooks: What Side Are You On? [Promoted]

    Detachable vs. Clamshell Ultrabooks: What Side Are You On? [Promoted]Promoted story: this post is brought to you by Toshiba

    After mobiles phones, laptops are probably the second most personal devices we own, and now they come in more shapes and forms than ever before. The introduction of touch-screens to laptops has ignited a wildfire of industrial design creativity, which is why a PC manufacturer like Toshiba has to wonder what early adopters like you and us think of the difference between new designs like the Portégé Detachable Ultrabook, or something more classic like the Kirabook or other laptops like it. Given that both are so different, this has to be an apple vs. pears comparison, but it’s fair to say that budget usually allows the purchase of only one laptop – so when it comes down to it, which type would you get? (more…)

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    Chromebooks Run Windows Apps Through VMWare Horizon

    Chromebooks Run Windows Apps Through VMWare HorizonThere are many things to love about Chromebooks: the price, the simplicity, the security and ease of maintenance. Just read our reviews of the HP 11 Chromebook and the Chromebook Pixel to have a better idea of what’s nice about them. However, it is also fair to say that a lot of people still need to run legacy desktop apps and that a pure Cloud Computing experience is not best for everyone.

    And that’s precisely what VMWare wants to address by partnering with Google to bring desktop apps from Windows and other systems to Chromebooks, by running those apps in a centralized server environment and delivered right into the Chrome browser. Interestingly, a lot of companies are already running such setups for security and manageability reasons. (more…)

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