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Boxed copies of Windows 8 Pro do not work for clean installs
Boxed copies of Windows 8 Pro do not work for clean installs
After confusion at the local Windows 8 launch, we purchased a boxed copy of Windows 8 Pro to see if it would work for a clean installs.
 
Windows 8: It isn’t for people like us
Windows 8: It isn’t for people like us
During Microsoft's Sydney launch for Windows 8 the desktop PC was conspicuously absent, as was pricing and availability of full versions of the new OS.
 
Steam moves beyond games to general software sales
Steam moves beyond games to general software sales
Valve has announced that come September 5th users will be able to purchase all kinds of software through the digital distribution service.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview Available for Download 

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Available for Download

by Alex Whitehouse  |  29 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
The latest Windows is in public beta - can we live without a start button?
Microsoft to Restrict 3rd Party Browsers in Windows RT 

Microsoft to Restrict 3rd Party Browsers in Windows RT

by Alex Whitehouse  |  11 May 2012  |  Comment now
Most Windows Tablets will be forced to rely on Internet Explorer
Running Android apps effortlessly on Windows gets closer to reality 

Running Android apps effortlessly on Windows gets closer to reality

by Vito Cassisi  |  28 Mar 2012  |  Comment now
Good news for those who want to run apps on their PC, and save some dosh on mobile gear
Windows 8 Dev Preview download online now! 

Windows 8 Dev Preview download online now!

by Justin Robinson  |  14 Sep 2011  |  Comment now
Microsoft have been busy overnight, and have launched a build of Windows 8 to the public.
Microsoft's tablet-inspired interface for Windows 8 desktop 

Microsoft's tablet-inspired interface for Windows 8 desktop

by Justin Robinson  |  15 Jun 2011  |  Comment now
We’re a little late to the scene, but Microsoft’s new OS has some worried. Can change be a good thing?
Windows 7 SP1 will be released in July  

Windows 7 SP1 will be released in July

by The Inquirer  |  8 Jun 2010  |  Comment now
Wasn't the original release meant to be the SP1 equivalent? I'm sure some Microsoft head proudly said that at launch...
Windows 7 SP1 will be brought forward 

Windows 7 SP1 will be brought forward

by The Inquirer  |  10 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
So much for Windows 7 not needing a service pack for a year or so...
Valve confirm Steam, Source games on Mac platform 

Valve confirm Steam, Source games on Mac platform

by Justin Robinson  |  9 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Valve bring your favourite Source games to Apple computers.
Ubuntu dumps brown theme  

Ubuntu dumps brown theme

by The Inquirer  |  5 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Canonical sees the light, ditches daggy colour scheme.
Valve tease Mac users with Steam; possible Portal 2 rumour surfaces 

Valve tease Mac users with Steam; possible Portal 2 rumour surfaces

by Justin Robinson  |  4 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Essential Linkage: Valve stir up their usual storm of curiosity and intrigue!
Microsoft updates on an IE vulnerability 

Microsoft updates on an IE vulnerability

by The Inquirer  |  3 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Microsoft recommends you tape over your F1 key.
Windows 7 gets plugged again 

Windows 7 gets plugged again

by The Inquirer  |  26 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Gaming and Media Centre patches ahoy.
You don't own your computer, Microsoft does 

You don't own your computer, Microsoft does

by The Inquirer  |  15 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Windows 7 'KB971033' update calls Microsoft every 90 days.
Windows 7 RC shutdown comes in March  

Windows 7 RC shutdown comes in March

by The Inquirer  |  2 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Forget and Microsoft turns you off bi-hourly.
Ancient Windows flaw found after 17 years  

Ancient Windows flaw found after 17 years

by The Inquirer  |  21 Jan 2010  |  Comment now
And you never knew it was there.
Microsoft makes a splash at CES 2010 

Microsoft makes a splash at CES 2010

by Justin Robinson  |  9 Jan 2010  |  Comment now
CES 2010: One of the most varied stands at the whole show.
External build of OS X 10.6.3 is almost out 

External build of OS X 10.6.3 is almost out

by The Inquirer  |  10 Dec 2009  |  Comment now
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