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Windows 10 S is a good idea, but where’s the cheap Surface? [Column]

Microsoft used an event yesterday to make two major announcements, in the form of Windows 10 S and a Surface Laptop. The latter runs…

5 reasons to give Windows 10 S a skip

We quite like the idea of Windows 10 S, being a lighter weight variant of Windows 10 that pretty much strips things back for…

Microsoft reveals Surface Laptop, running Windows 10 S

We’ve already seen Microsoft reveal Windows 10 S, essentially being its take on Chrome OS. Now, we have a Surface Laptop to go with…

Just in: Microsoft reveals Windows 10 S

True to the rumours, Microsoft has announced a version of Windows called Windows 10 S. “It is streamlined for simplicity,” said Microsoft’s Terry Myerson…

Surface laptop with ‘Windows 10 S’ leaked ahead of today’s event

Microsoft’s Surface lineup popularised the idea of laptop/tablet hybrids, resulting in Apple and Google releasing similar products (Pixel C and iPad Pro). Now, it…

Windows 10 gets Power Throttling for battery savings

Windows has traditionally been more of a battery hog compared to Apple and Google‘s platforms, but Windows 10 has made significant strides. Now, the company…

Windows 10 to get ARM version with legacy apps

Microsoft’s Windows is no stranger to ARM-based processors, with Windows RT running on Nvidia Tegra hardware instead of x86-based Intel and AMD chips. Now,…

9+ useful, entertaining Windows 10 apps we want on Xbox One

Microsoft announced some time back that its Windows Store would be coming to Xbox One, allowing people to download an array of apps. There’s…

Windows 7, Windows 8.1 gets new ‘Service Pack’, bundled update scheme detailed

The still widely used duo of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are both getting a simplified updates scheme, Microsoft today announced. The Redmond company…

The latest Windows 10 Mobile update is a meaty one

Windows 10 Mobile is a step up from Windows Phone 8.1 in a few ways, but it could definitely do with more features and…

Windows 10’s new Blue Screen of Death features handy QR code

Microsoft’s updating its most infamous Windows feature; no, not the Start button, but the Blue Screen of Death. The harbinger of hardware failure, the…

Windows 10 is now the most popular OS for Steam users

There’s no doubting the fact that Windows 10 is seeing some big numbers – even if Microsoft is taking an aggressive stance in pushing…

Windows 10 is now world’s second most popular desktop OS after Windows 7

Launched in August 2015, Windows 10 has been a great success story for Microsoft, especially in light of the latest market share news. The…

5 tiny programs that makes Windows even better

Microsoft’s Windows is a great operating system in almost any guise (let’s not talk about Vista or 8 right now), but even it can…

Poll: what was the best version of Microsoft Windows?

Thirty years ago today, Microsoft debuted what would become the desktop’s most used operating system: Microsoft Windows. We often take it for granted, largely…

Microsoft officially releases Windows 10 IoT tools for Raspberry Pi 2, Minnowboard Max

For all Windows 10 related views, breaking stories and deeper analysis, visit our comprehensive Windows 10 Hub before and after Microsoft’s big launch. Microsoft…

Build Tour Johannesburg 2015: Microsoft talks Africa, Windows 10 and the web’s future

Apple and Google haven’t taken the time to pop in to greet South African developers and users in person, but at least Microsoft’s personnel…

How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2015 keynote live stream on Windows, Android [update]

Update: Our WWDC live blog is now in progress. Follow it here. Apple‘s conferences are always special events, but it’s a real pity that…

Ware of the Week: Prey Anti-Theft

In our weekly series, Ware of the Week, we showcase our favourite organised lines of code from the world of mobile and desktop computing….

January Patch Tuesday: one critical, seven important updates for Windows

In what was a landmark Patch Tuesday for Microsoft, and not simply because it was the first of 2015, the company announced that it…

‘Windows 10 Mobile’ preview coming later this month, reports suggest

Windows 10 is maturing nicely and Microsoft is now ready to unveil a preview for handheld devices later this month, according to The Verge’s…

20+ free and essential Windows programs for your new PC

It’s 2015, and the time has come for a new PC, at least that rings true for me. While Windows machines are largely functional…

Windows 93 is Windows 95’s drunk cousin, but we love it anyway

What was your first version of Windows? I remember it like it was yesterday — good old, unreliable, crash-prone Windows 98. For those who…

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