Just as Apple is about to release an updated iPad line, rival Microsoft has launched its second effort in the tablet market. The Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, which feature significant performance upgrades over their predecessors, launch in 21 countries today.
How to Enable Remote Desktop Access in Windows 8
Microsoft just released a slew of new Remote Desktop client applications for iOS, Android, and OS X. But to use them, you’ll first need to configure your Windows PC to allow remote access. Here’s how to do it with Windows 8.
Google Promises to Keep Chrome for Windows XP Updated Until April 2015
Google on Wednesday announced that it would continue providing regular updates to the Windows XP version of its Chrome Web Browser until at least April 2015, a year after Microsoft officially ends support for the 12-year-old operating system.
Microsoft Board Reportedly Eager to Hire New CEO By Year’s End
Microsoft may have a new CEO sooner than expected. Bloomberg reported Thursday that the company’s board of directors has narrowed the list of candidates, and hopes to have a replacement selected by the end of the year.
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How to Add Additional Time Zone Clocks to Windows
We live in an ever-shrinking, collaborative world. But it’s important to still keep track of the various time zones when working with colleagues on the other side of the planet. Here’s how to add additional time zone clocks to Windows 7 and 8.
Remove the Windows 8.1 Start Button with StartIsGone
Windows 8.1 brings back the Start Button that so many users have waited for, but not everyone is happy. For those who embrace Microsoft’s original Windows 8 design philosophy, it’s easy to kill the Start Button once again with the free StartIsGone utility.
Microsoft Relents and Releases Windows 8.1 RTM on MSDN & TechNet
In the face of mounting pressure, Microsoft this week relented and made the RTM version of Windows 8.1 available to developers on MSDN and TechNet, giving them time to prepare their apps ahead of the scheduled October 17th release date.
Windows 8 Market Share Jumps 40 Percent During August
After almost a year of small, steady uptake, Windows 8 saw a significant 40 percent jump in market share during the month of August. Does this mean that Windows 8’s worst days are finally behind it, or is it just an outlier due to miscalculations and unusual back to school shopping?
How to Change a Network Location in Windows 8
Windows 8, like its predecessor, uses broad “location” categories to help users configure appropriate network settings. When users first connect to a network on their PC, they can choose to categorize the connection as either “Home,” “Work,” or “Public,” with each choice increasing the default security and limiting sharing options. “Home” and “Work” are considered “private” connections while “Public” is, as its name suggests, considered a “public” connection. These categories can be very helpful for quickly configuring PCs on new…
Microsoft Releases Windows 8.1 RTM Six Weeks Ahead of Launch
Microsoft on Friday released the RTM build of Windows 8.1 as promised, but with more than six weeks to go before the public launch in October, the company has plenty of time to continue fixing bugs and finalize the software.