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Microsoft will give you $50 if you stop using Windows XP

Microsoft, Online MarketingJanuary 30, 20200Comments

Microsoft will ended support for Windows XP on April 8 meaning that there won't be any more security updates leaving potentially thousands of users PC vulnerable to malware. Since it was first mentioned by Microsoft , the company has been doing huge marketing campaigns to get users to upgrade their OS to the newer Windows 8, but it seems like…

The Best Free Cloud Storage services in 2014

Google, Internet & Software, MicrosoftJanuary 18, 20200Comments

Ever since the first PC we have all stored our files directly on our PC, but the days of actually having those files on your PC are starting to become a thing of the past now with the introduction of cloud based storage. This is for a variety of reason ranging from freeing up space…

VLC app coming soon to Windows 8, here are some UI screenshots

Apps, MicrosoftDecember 9, 20190Comments

The popular media player VLC isn't available for Microsoft's latest operation system Windows 8, yet. A few months back CEO of VideoLAN started a kickstarter campaign to raise £40.000 in order to develop the software for Windows 8, the project has been funded and the app has already been submitted to Microsoft but has been rejected…

How to download and install Windows 8.1 ISO file

Internet & Software, MicrosoftNovember 30, 20190Comments

Many of you that want to upgrade to Windows 8.1 might wonder How to download the ISO file and once downloaded, how do i upgrade? In order to upgrade, you will need the Windows 8.1 ISO file which can be downloaded from the official Microsoft Website keep in mind that in order to do so you…

Windows 8 now third most used Operation System

Internet & Software, MicrosoftNovember 22, 20190Comments

Microsoft's Windows 8 just managed to get 7,40% market share bypassing both Mac OSX with 7.30% and Windows Vista with 4.11%. The big winner is Windows 7 which has over 45,63% market share and on second place, surprisingly is Windows XP with 33,66% while Microsoft is just 1 year away from ending costumer support for…

Here is Why Microsoft is buying Nokia

Microsoft, Mobile, TechnologyNovember 13, 20190Comments

All though Steven Ballmer is leave Microsoft soon, there is one last thing he wanted to do that would possibly change Microsoft forever, the acquisition of Nokia. Monday Evening, Microsoft revealed that it has offered $7.2 billion dollars for both the Nokia Devices and Service department and the companies intellectual property. Why does Microsoft want Nokia?…

How to use the Xbox One controller on a PC

Gadgets, Microsoft, TechnologyNovember 12, 20190Comments

Microsoft now enables users to use their Xbox One gaming controller to be used as a controller for games on PC. The controller will work on games that have support for Xbox 360 or Xbox One controllers, and requires Windows 7 or later. Here is how to set it up:Download the Drivers for your computer (32-bit…

Resources on How to develop a Windows Phone app for free

Microsoft, Mobile, TechnologyOctober 18, 20190Comments

With Windows Phone gaining in popularity and keep getting a bigger market share it is starting to become interesting for developers to get their app on Microsoft's own Windows Phone platform. If you are just a Windows fan or already have developed apps for platforms like Android and iOS, it is always great to read…

What is OneDrive and why should i use it?

Internet & Software, MicrosoftOctober 16, 20190Comments

You might have heard of Skydrive or OneDrive before, but what is it exactly? Many of the big software and hardware manufacturers are creating their own cloud service to not only store your data and personal files but also to keep your device in sync and to easily share data between people you know.Microsoft's cloud service…

Microsoft pays workers to stay after the departure of Steve Ballmer

Microsoft, Tech NewsOctober 3, 20190Comments

Microsoft has been having a rough time lately, with the falling PC market, the disappointing sales of the Windows Surface RT and Steve Ballmer leaving Microsoft, but apparently it is not the only issue it is having, it is desperate to keep its top employees from leaving the company. A document released by Microsoft Assistant…

Microsoft new Surface Pro 3 “The tablet that can replace your laptop”

Events, Internet & Software, MicrosoftSeptember 15, 20190Comments

Microsoft has just introduced its new Surface Pro 3 tablet, calling it "The tablet that can replace your laptop", after working hard for more then 3 years on the device the new 12inch device is meant to replace its predecessor the Surface Pro 2, similar to the Pro 2 it also features the kickstand and…

You can now only Boot Camp Windows 8 or later on new Mac Pro

Apple, Microsoft, TechnologySeptember 14, 20190Comments

Many Mac users will know that Apple has a little tool that allows you to easily install an operation system like Windows or Ubuntu using Boot Camp which can be chosen to boot up instead of Mac OSX holding the Command key while your Mac is booting up, but according to a Apple Support document…