Microsoft is reportedly preparing a “Windows 8.1 with Bing” version of its desktop OS that would supposedly be offered free of licensing fees, as the company experiments with different monetization … Continue reading
Windows 8.1 update expected April 8
Posted in: Today's ChiliThere are still a large number of computer users out there who are running Windows XP on their machines. Microsoft has been working hard to get these users to upgrade … Continue reading
You might want to take out your calendar and circle April 8th, as that is the particular day that support for Windows XP ends. There is always a silver lining behind a dark cloud, and Microsoft could very well introduce Windows 8.1 on the day that support for Windows XP ends this coming April. Just how did this particular rumor come about? Well,Neowin cited a tweet from Supersite for Windows, which was suggested earlier this month. Considering how April 8th would also be the very same day that Microsoft’s “Patch Tuesday” runs, which is when the software giant introduces updates and fixes for a range of Windows products.
Windows 8.1 Update Set To Arrive When XP Closes Shop original content from Ubergizmo.
This week the folks at HP’s tablet department have unveiled the HP ElitePad 1000 G2, a 10.1-inch tablet made for the business world – with a bunch of accessories to … Continue reading
If a new report is to be believed, Microsoft is willing to take a significant reduction in its licensing revenue by slashing Windows 8.1 license fees for low cost device manufactures by up to 70 percent. Apparently the company is making its move to counter the increasing popularity of Chromebooks as well as cheap tablets that are generally powered by Android. Low licensing fees should entice more low cost OEMs to opt for Windows 8.1.
Windows 8.1 License Price May Be Reduced By 70% For Low Cost Devices original content from Ubergizmo.
On the cusp of Mobile World Congress 2014, HP has introduced two new business tablets, the first of which is the HP ProPad 600 G1. With this slate comes fairly … Continue reading
A new update this year coming for Windows 8.1 was announced this week by Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore. He made clear at Mobile World Congress 2014 that this update would bring … Continue reading
In a bid against rival software, Microsoft plans to slash Windows 8.1 by 70-percent of its typical price tag — for manufacturers, that is. The information comes from unnamed sources … Continue reading
Consumers like seamless flow of data, it makes things so much easier, and doesn’t require having to punch in all the details once again on another device. This ease of use feels much more natural, and also ends up saving a lot of time. Microsoft today released updated versions of its Bing Windows Phone apps. These apps are now capable of syncing with their Windows 8 counterparts, so if you start something on Windows Phone, you can pick it up right where you left off on your Windows 8 machine.
Bing Windows Phone Apps Now Sync With Windows 8 Counterparts original content from Ubergizmo.
Windows 8.1 Build 1 was leaked recently, and it seems that the disk space feature will be part of the deal, in addition to providing users with better access to the operating system with a keyboard and mouse configuration, in addition to other improvements for touchscreen-based PC users. Winsupersite has come across a revamped Disk Space feature in the leaked build of Update 1, and this particular feature ought to make it easier for those who want to manage their Modern apps as well as storage space via a touch-oriented UI.
Windows 8.1 Build 1 Leak Shows Off Disk Space Feature original content from Ubergizmo.