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Next-gen Microsoft Office is codenamed “Gemini”

, Mar 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's next generation of Office software looks like it's going to be a rebel and not follow Microsoft's new "Blue" codename. The software will instead go by the codename "Gemini", and it will be composed of two waves that will be released over the next two years. The first wave will be released alongside Windows Blue, and will bring updates to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Read The Full Story

Microsoft confirms Windows Blue

, Mar 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

We've been hearing a lot about Windows Blue through the grapevine, but Microsoft has finally confirmed that something dealing with the codename "Blue" is coming eventually. While the company specifically mentioned that a product with "Blue" in the title wouldn't be hitting the market, it seems that all of these recent leaks and rumors may have validity. Read The Full Story

Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 62z All-in-One gets compact and budget friendly

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Lenovo have revealed the ThinkCentre Edge 62z, an all-in-one machine that allows the user to work in a compact space, have computing power, and only pay a few hundred bucks for the pleasure of it. With the ThinkCentre Edge 62z you'll be tossing down $549 USD and you'll be getting an 18.5-inch LCD display with computing guys all in one package. This is your next desktop computer. Read The Full Story

Microsoft to roll out Mail, Calendar and People app updates tomorrow

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has announced that it will roll out updates for People, Calendar, and Mail in the Windows Store tomorrow, promising "big improvements" in terms of both new features and improvements to current features. The updates are touted as making it easier to organize and manage accounts and the apps across both the work and personal life spectrums, and to do so in a way that is seamless and unobtrusive. Read The Full Story

Windows Blue: 5 features that make Windows 8 worth the switch

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week we're hearing a whole lot about what Microsoft's first big update to Windows 8 will be doing for the operating system, hearing how this so-called "Windows Blue" will change the company's fortunes for the better. What Windows Blue is, for those that haven't heard of it, is a polishing of the less-then-fantastic bits and pieces of Windows 8, especially where it concerns the operating system's user interface. Have a peek here at several of the finer points that've been leaked in early builds thus far. Read The Full Story

Windows Blue boasts an improved user experience

, Mar 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

A leaked version of Windows Blue has made its way online, and it shows off a bunch of new features that should improve upon Windows 8's user experience. The leak, titled Windows Blue Build 9364, made its way online earlier today in a 2.63GB ISO. The leak is said to be Windows Blue Milestone 1, and it shows that a Windows Blue preview may be well on its way for its intended summer release. Read The Full Story

Microsoft’s Windows Store reaches 50,000 apps milestone

, Mar 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has finally has over 50,000 apps in its Windows Store. According to MetroStore Scanner, there are currently 50,304 apps available from the Windows Store as of today. There have been an average of about 279 apps developed daily in March alone. March is the first month in a long time in which Microsoft saw an increase in app development. Since November, app development had been on a rapid decline. Read The Full Story

Intel “Haswell” ultrabooks to fully utilize Windows Blue

, Mar 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Intel is looking to equip its next-generation of ultrabooks with its upcoming Haswell processor. The Haswell processor promises extreme power-saving capabilities while also offering great performance. It is also said that Intel's Haswell ultrabooks will be deeply integrated with Microsoft's upcoming Windows Blue OS in order to maximize power efficiency and laptop performance. Read The Full Story

New Kinect for Windows SDK now available

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

When Microsoft launched the Kinect for the Xbox 360 the device proved to be very popular. Not only did it allow users to control video games with their body, but it also turned out to be a device that was infinitely hackable allowing users to take advantage of its sensors for various tasks. Early on some hackers made the Kinect do all sorts of things, including connecting it to a Windows computer for gesture control. Read The Full Story

Microsoft offers Windows developers $100 for their apps

, Mar 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft is offering new incentives to get more developers to create apps for its struggling Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 platforms. Microsoft says that for every app that you develop (and that gets approved), you will get $100. You can make up to 10 apps for Windows 8, and 10 apps for Windows Phone 8 for a grand total of $2000. You won't be paid with direct deposit, or by paper check, but instead with a virtual Visa card. Read The Full Story

Windows 7 SP1 rolling out tomorrow for those who never updated

, Mar 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is over two years old now, but apparently there are still users out there who haven't upgraded yet. However, starting tomorrow, Microsoft will be rolling out Windows 7 SP1 via Windows Update to those who don't yet have SP1 installed. While tomorrow will be the big day, the company didn't mention why they've waited this long to push out the update. Read The Full Story

Twitter launches Windows 8 and RT app, get it now via Windows Store

, Mar 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Twitter has announced the availability of its app for Windows 8 and Windows RT, which users can get now from the Windows Store. The sleek-looking app borrows its design from other Twitter apps, such as those available for Windows Phone and Android. The differences with the Windows 8 app, however, are in the details. Read The Full Story
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