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Update: Microsoft adds a caveat to the 'even pirates get free Windows 10' news
Update: Microsoft adds a caveat to the 'even pirates get free Windows 10' news
Yesterday, Windows VP Terry Myerson shocked the world when it announced that even Chinese pirates of the operating system would get a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it launches over the summer. 20 Mar 2015 - 18 comments
Windows 10 getting biometric authentication support including iris scan
Windows 10 getting biometric authentication support including iris scan
Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 is getting biometric authentication, including the ability to unlock your tablet, PC and smartphone with a finger, iris or face scan. 18 Mar 2015 - 3 comments
Microsoft testing Windows 10 ROM that can turn your Android phone into a Windows phone
Microsoft testing Windows 10 ROM that can turn your Android phone into a Windows phone
Among other big news revealed this week, Microsoft has also announced that it is trying out Windows 10 software that can effectively turn an Android device into a Windows device. 18 Mar 2015 - 7 comments
Microsoft letting all Chinese Windows users upgrade to Windows 10 for free, even from pirated versions
Microsoft letting all Chinese Windows users upgrade to Windows 10 for free, even from pirated versions
Microsoft has made an unprecedented move today, announcing that all Chinese Windows users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10, for free - even if you are running a pirated version right now. 18 Mar 2015 - 14 comments
First Windows 10 technical preview will work with 512MB RAM devices
First Windows 10 technical preview will work with 512MB RAM devices
According to Microsoft's Gabriel Aul, the first upcoming Windows 10 Technical Preview will support Windows Phone devices that only have 512MB of RAM. 08 Feb 2015 - 2 comments
Microsoft will offer version of Windows 10 for Raspberry Pi 2
Microsoft will offer version of Windows 10 for Raspberry Pi 2
Microsoft and the Raspberry Pi Foundation have confirmed that the software giant will be offering a version of Windows 10 for free for Raspberry Pi micro PCs. 04 Feb 2015 - 2 comments
Skype team reveals Windows 10 UI
Skype team reveals Windows 10 UI
Microsoft has been revealing the makings of Windows 10 this week. One of the most important aspects of all of its OS versions is the messaging. ...... 25 Jan 2015 - 1 comment
Sorry Microsoft RT tablet owners, you are not getting Windows 10
Sorry Microsoft RT tablet owners, you are not getting Windows 10
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users (including Windows Phone) but Windows RT was notably left out of the conversation. 22 Jan 2015 - 6 comments
WATCH: Microsoft's HoloLens fills world with holograms
WATCH: Microsoft's HoloLens fills world with holograms
Walk on Mars? Microsoft showed off some promising and intriguing technology today in the form of Windows Holographic, and the HoloLens visor. 22 Jan 2015 - 7 comments
Microsoft shows off Windows 10 on PC, smartphones and tablets
Microsoft shows off Windows 10 on PC, smartphones and tablets
Microsoft gave a peak today at the consumer experience we can expect from Windows 10 across smartphones, tablets, PCs, Xbox and more. 22 Jan 2015 - 18 comments
Windows 10 will be free upgrade for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 users
Windows 10 will be free upgrade for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 users
Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 will be available as a free upgrade for users of devices running Window 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. 21 Jan 2015 - 23 comments
Microsoft to unveil Windows 10 consumer experience
Microsoft to unveil Windows 10 consumer experience
Microsoft has set a date to show off the consumer experience of Windows 10, ahead of its scheduled launch in Autumn 2015. 11 Dec 2014 - 5 comments
Windows 10 release likely in Autumn
Windows 10 release likely in Autumn
Microsoft is planning to release the Windows 10 operating system a bit later than it had previously predicted, but in line to coincide with the third anniversary of the Windows 8 launch. 11 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
Windows 10 users told to uninstall Office on Patch Tuesday
Windows 10 users told to uninstall Office on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft unusually instructed users running the Windows 10 Technical Preview to uninstall Microsoft Office products before attempting to install a required patch. 10 Dec 2014
Windows 10 RTM due early-Fall 2015
Windows 10 RTM due early-Fall 2015
Microsoft is targeting a late summer, early fall release of the Windows 10 operating system, according to note from Kevin Turner at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference. 05 Dec 2014
Microsoft confirms all Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices will get Windows 10
Microsoft confirms all Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices will get Windows 10
Microsoft, via their Lumia Twitter account, has confirmed that Windows Phone 8 devices will be getting Windows 10 in the future. 14 Nov 2014 - 2 comments
Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 versions, Windows 8
Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 versions, Windows 8
Microsoft has halted the retail sale of some versions of its still-popular Windows 7 operating system, and of its successor Windows 8. 06 Nov 2014 - 19 comments
Windows 10 supports MKV, HEVC out of the box
Windows 10 supports MKV, HEVC out of the box
Microsoft's next Windows revamp supports the popular Matroska (MKV) container in Media Player, along with immediate support for H.265/HEVC. 06 Nov 2014 - 4 comments
Microsoft: Over 1 million sign up to test Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft: Over 1 million sign up to test Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft has announced that over 1 million consumers have registered to be part of the Windows Insider program that allows for earlier beta testing of the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. 14 Oct 2014 - 5 comments
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