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Comcast upgrades speeds for Xfinity Internet Performance users for free

Brian Sin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:10:46 +0000

For those of you who are currently subscribed to Comcast’s Performance Xfinity Internet speed plans, you’re in for a treat. Comcast has decided to upgrade your data speeds at no added cost. Your download speeds will be increased from 15Mbps to 25Mbps, and your upload speeds will be increased from 2Mbps to 5Mbps. Comcast is

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Windows 8 upgrade discount officially ends today

Craig Lloyd — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:31:56 +0000

If you haven’t yet upgraded to Windows 8, you might want to do that today. Starting tomorrow, that $39 Windows 8 Pro upgrade deal will jump to $199, while a normal Windows 8 upgrade will cost $119. We gave you a fair warning a couple of weeks ago, so if you’ve been procrastinating, today’s the

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Windows 8 upgrade pricing starts at $119 beginning in February

Craig Lloyd — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:29:36 +0000

We knew it wouldn’t last forever, but the discounted $39.99 Windows 8 Pro upgrade will be coming to a close on January 31. After that date, users who want to upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7 or Vista will have to pony up $119 for the regular version and $199 for the Pro version,

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Motorola announces Test Drive early access software updates

Brittany Hillen — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:22:40 +0000

Sometimes the wait for an update to come rolling out for your smartphone is tiresome, especially as the rest of the world seemingly enjoys the latest and greatest software offerings. Earlier today, Motorola announced that it will begin offering users a trial run option for new software, getting updates out faster than before. Users can

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Microsoft offering Windows 8 Pro users free upgrade to Media Center

Craig Lloyd — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:07:06 +0000

When Microsoft announced that they would be getting rid of Windows Media Center and all of its codecs for DVD playback and broadcast television in Windows 8, many home theater PC fanatics were effectively disappointed and probably really aggravated. However, it looks like the company is offering anyone who has Windows 8 Pro a free

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LG Jelly Bean upgrade schedule hits Optimus G early

Chris Burns — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:13:31 +0000

If you’re thinking about picking up the brand new quad-core powerhouse by the name of LG Optimus G in the near future, you’re in for a treat – LG has just released their update schedule for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and the G is up for upgrade! Unfortunately for you if you’re picking up the

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Tried the Windows 8 preview? Upgrade to the real thing for just $40

Ben Kersey — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:19:57 +0000

Back when Microsoft released the Windows 7 RC builds, there wasn’t anyway to upgrade to a final retail copy of the OS without performing a complete system wipe or using a hack. The same won’t be true with Windows 8, however, with Microsoft serving up an FAQ list that indicates users will be able to

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Microsoft details Windows 8 upgrade path

Rue Liu — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:32:23 +0000

Microsoft has revealed to select partners the details on upgrading to Windows 8 from older Windows releases. There are some limitations as to which of the latest Windows 8 versions older generation Windows releases can upgrade to and whether those upgrades will be able to retain personal data and system settings. According to ZDNet’s industry

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Microsoft offering $15 upgrade to Windows 8 Pro

Rue Liu — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:21:43 +0000

Microsoft will be offering a very low-cost upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for customers who purchase a Windows 7 PC after June 2. According to insider sources of the WinSuperSite, the upgrade will only cost $15 and will help motivate customers who may otherwise hold off on a new purchase until the next-gen platform is

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