Tag Archives: Microsoft

Surface Pro review – Microsoft tablet offers true power computing on the move

The Surface Pro is both a tiny Ultrabook and a bulky Windows 8 tablet. Is the Surface Pro the one device to rule them all? Here’s our Surface Pro UK review. Updated 16 May 2013.        

Microsoft Windows 8 Update “Blue” Coming, Start Button Likely to Return

Microsoft officially announced that there is an update coming to Windows 8 later this year, likely September, in the form of “Windows Blue” (a.k.a Windows 8.1).  According to a Microsoft blog, a public preview of Windows 8 will be shown in June at the BUILD developer conference.  There are high expectations that the Windows 8.1 [...]

Microsoft to bring back Start button in Windows 8.1

Microsoft is planning to resurrect the iconic Start button which users are sorely missing from its Windows 8 operating system.        

Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 review: the Windows 8 tablet to rival Microsoft’s Surface?

We take a look at Asus’ new 10-inch tablet running full Windows 8. Here’s our Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 review.

Vizio 14” Ultrabook for $599 at Microsoft Store

The 14” screen Vizio CT14-A4 Ultrabook is on sale for $599 at the Microsoft Store online right now, that’s about $100 cheaper than the next cheapest price of $698 at Amazon.com.   The Vizio CT14 Ultrabook has an HD+ (1600 x 900) resolution screen, making it stand out among other budget Ultrabooks that tend to have [...]

Microsoft may slash Windows licensing costs to jump-start cheap, touchscreen laptops

Windows 8 has landed with more of a thud than a bang, to hear many retailers and manufacturers tell it. The root of the problem is up for debate, but a new report suggests that Microsoft is taking one of the possible culprits–the lack of low-cost, touchscreen Windows 8 devices–head-on, offering manufacturers steep discounts on [...]

Microsoft drops Windows 8 Pro price to £45

Microsoft has quietly cut the price of Windows 8 Pro to £45 in the UK.

Surface Pro review – if Microsoft can’t make the perfect Windows 8 hybrid laptop and tablet, who can?

The Surface Pro is both a tiny Ultrabook and a bulky Windows 8 tablet. Is the Surface Pro the one device to rule them all? Here’s our Surface Pro review.

Dell Buyout Completed, Microsoft Spends $2 Billion to Help Company go Private

Dell, the third biggest PC maker, no longer has to report to the public its revenue numbers or how many products it has sold as it is no longer a public company.  Yesterday a group of investors that included Michael Dell himself, Microsoft and private equity firm Silver Lake grouped together to buy the company [...]

Microsoft Office 2013 and 365 FAQ: What you need to know

Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365 are now available so here’s everything you need to know.

Microsoft Surface Pro launching on 9 February

Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet will launch on 9 February in the US and Canada.

Microsoft Surface Pro review

The Surface Pro has the potential be both stylish Ultrabook and Windows 8 tablet. Can the Surface Pro succeed at being all things to all people? Here’s our Surface Pro review.

Microsoft Surface RT tablets head to John Lewis

Microsoft’s Surface RT will be available from John lewis for the first time, with UK high-street stores start getting demonstration models and stock

Microsoft Surface RT patch and production increased

Expanding the device’s availability in third-party shops

Windows 8 store rules relaxed, Microsoft now allows PEGI 18 games

The Windows 8 store has relaxed a restriction on PEGI 18-rated games, with The Witcher 2 and Grand Theft Auto 4 the first to go on sale

Microsoft: Most PCs running pirated Windows in China have security issues

Microsoft has launched a new anti-piracy campaign in China, which intends to highlight the security risks of buying counterfeit software.

Microsoft Surface RT

Microsoft’s first tablet PC is beautifully designed and made

Microsoft smartphone rumoured to follow Surface

Company looks to compete with its own customers

Microsoft sells 4 million Windows 8 upgrades

A total of 4 million Windows users have upgraded to Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8 during its opening launch weekend.

Microsoft officially launches Windows 8

The biggest desktop shake-up since Windows 95 is finally upon us

Microsoft launches Windows 8

Microsoft has officially launched Windows 8, its latest operating system for desktop PCs, laptops and tablets.

Microsoft Windows 8 Pro now $68 with Free $30 GC at Amazon.com

The new Microsoft Windows 8 OS gets released this Friday, there will be an unveiling event in NYC and it will be available to purchase worldwide.  However, the best deals for those that want to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 8 Pro are right now.  Amazon.com is offering the Windows 8 Pro upgrade for $68.88, a [...]

Ballmer quotes Microsoft Surface pricing: $300 to $800

In the suspense-filled lead-up to the release of its Surface tablets, Microsoft has declined to discuss how much the devices will actually cost–until now, at least. In a Friday interview with The Seattle Times , Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer hinted at a pricing ballpark: $300 to “$700 or $800,” quelling rumors that the Surface RT [...]

Microsoft announces new hardware for Windows 8

Microsoft on Monday announced new keyboards and mice optimized for tablets and laptops running the Windows 8 operating system.

New Microsoft Office FAQ: What you need to know

Microsoft unveiled the new version of Office for Windows this week so here’s what you need to know.