Feb 12
It would appear that Microsoft is either unaware of the existence of BlueStacks, or they’ve decided it might be time to take the technology mainstream. In a chat with the … Continue reading
Feb 09
Windows XP has had a great run, it was undeniably one of the most popular Windows iteration that Microsoft has ever created. Its severely outdated now, succeeded by the likes of Windows 7 and Windows 8. On April 18th, Microsoft is finally going to cut the cord, it will no longer provide support for the OS. This means no security patches, no updates and certainly no bug fixes. The company has been urging holdouts for quite some time to upgrade Windows XP to Windows 8, and it makes yet another attempt by tapping its senior marketing communications manager, Brandon LeBlanc, to write a blog post on how to help your family and friends do just that within the next 60 days.
Upgrade Windows XP To Windows 8, Microsoft Urges Holdouts original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 06
A touch-friendly variety of Firefox browser for Windows 8 has been promised and in the works for quite a while now, suffering repeated setbacks and delayed launches. Finally, that time … Continue reading
Jan 31
Windows 8 is an OS struggling to capture the imagination of the masses
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Jan 26
Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system is Windows 8, but it seems that the platform might not be as well-received as Microsoft would like. In fact a recent ad and announcement by HP seemed to highlight that. Just last week, HP announced that they will be bringing back their Windows 7 PCs, which were apparently due to “popular demand”, suggesting that HP might not have as much faith in the Windows 8 operating system. To a certain extent it was also speculated that HP would be dropping Windows 8 in favor of the more popular Windows 7. Well the good news for those who are worried that this might be a “step back” for HP, fret not because HP has since clarified their latest move on their blog.
According to HP, “Whether you’ve been reading the tech news blogs – or just saw an ad on our hp shopping page, you’ve probably been asking yourself, “Why is HP selling Windows 7 PCs in a Windows 8 world?” The answer is dead simple: Choice. We like giving our customers the option to get the computer that’s right for them.” HP goes on to clarify that they are not, by any long shot, dropping Windows 8. “We want people to be happy with our computers – whichever option they choose – BUT WE ARE NOT DROPPING WINDOWS 8.” So there you have it folks, if you wanted a Windows 8 HP PC, you can, but at the same time for those who still prefer Windows 7, that option is available to you as well.
HP Clarifies They Are Not Dropping Windows 8 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 20
Shiny new computer, shiny new software. The two go hand in hand. Except when they don’t. It’s one thing to let tech-savvy consumers have the option for a software downgrade if they see fit, but HP’s choice to push Windows 7 on consumers by default
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Jan 20
HP has brought back a Windows 7 option “by popular demand”, offering desktop and notebook PCs with Microsoft’s old OS amid patchy public support for Windows 8. The range of … Continue reading
Jan 20
Windows 8 wasn’t adopted as enthusiastically as Windows 7. The public has different opinions about the former, some dislike the touch UI and say that it shouldn’t have been introduced for desktop PCs, where some like the new UI changes that Microsoft has made. Microsoft might have relied upon OEM partners to push its latest Windows iteration through their products, which would definitely help in increasing adoption as well as shaping public opinion about Windows 8. However, HP has sided with the majority that favors Windows 7. The manufacturer says on the front page of its website that by “popular demand,” it has decided to bring back Windows 7 PCs.
HP hasn’t just brought back computers powered by Windows 7, it is actually offering an incentive to customers who opt for these PCs. Up to $150 in savings are being offered to customers who purchased a computer with the last-generation OS instead. This move by HP isn’t that surprising to be honest, with rumors circulating that internally Microsoft employees refer to Windows 8 as “the new Vista,” this was bound to happen at some point in time. We all know how badly Vista performed in the market. Recent rumors also suggest that Microsoft might talk about Windows 9 at its BUILD conference in April, with a possible release in April 2015. The company is reportedly looking to give up on the Windows 8 brand and start afresh.
HP Windows 7 PCs Are Back By ‘Popular Demand’ original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 20
HP is bringing back Windows 7 "by popular demand"—it’s not clear from whom—and making it pretty difficult to buy a computer with Windows 8. Who needs the future when you’ve got the very recent past?
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Jan 19
Microsoft has released its second attempt at a firmware update for the Surface Pro 2 tablet, after a December upgrade left some users with reduced battery life and a Windows … Continue reading
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