Archive for the ‘Windows’ Category

Microsoft launches PC-vs-MAC site

In a much belated attempt to downplay the Justin Long and John Hodgeman series of Apple ads that compared the Mac and the PC (and the purported differences between the two platforms), Microsoft has now replied to the many comparisons in its own, rather subdued manner, by launching a site titled PC-v-Mac.

Microsoft ships Windows Phone 7 prototypes to developers

Microsoft has shipped some developers running prototypes of Windows Phone 7. This distribution to Developers’ is in a bid to get some developer feedback on the device, as well as get the developers’ behind the platform, a la Android.Here are some of our previous leaks on the Windows Phone 7 OS. The prototype shipped is [...]

Download Windows 7 SP1 Beta [Links]

Microsoft has announced at their Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 the release of Windows 7 Service Patch 1 Beta, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for those who are running the RTM versions of these firmwares.

Windows 7 service pack public Beta available now

Microsoft has unleashed public betas of the first service packs for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Both betas are now available for download via TechNet. Of course, there’s really no need for Windows 7 users to jump eagerly on the download. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is little more than a collection of [...]

Kinect’s motion controller technology coming to the PC

The Xbox 360′s new Kinect motion controller has all sorts of potential. Unfortunately, it also has some limitations, at least for now. Microsoft is still calibrating the system for seated play, and it hasn’t confirmed whether gamers will be forced to stand when the controller launches later this year.

Download FIFA World Cup 2010 Theme for Windows 7

To spice up more the greatest on-going sport event of the year – FIFA World Cup 2010, Microsoft has released a new theme for Windows 7 users which is packed with 12 high quality wallpapers (1920 × 1200 resolution) along with a light-orange color scheme for the OS.

Nehalem Intel CULV Processors on 32 nm show up at COMPUTEX

Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 for Windows Mobile 6.5 Features

Microsoft has launched Microsoft Office Mobile Suite 2010 for its Windows 6.5 Platform. It has been launched on the same day as of Microsoft Office 2010 suite. This version of Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 would be totally different from the one that would be released for Windows 7.

Windows 7 Post RTM Build 7700.0.100122-1900 Leaked Screenshots

Here are some leaked screenshots of Windows 7 Post RTM version, which indicates the release of service patch 1 for Windows 7 in near future.

Features of Amazon Kindle for PC

Amazon will soon be launching an application for their PC customers, which would be to read your Kindle purchased books on your PC. Steve Balmer also hinted at the launch ceremony of Windows 7 that this OS natively supports Multi-touch input, so the book reading experience on such devices would be great, and Kindle is [...]

Install Windows 7 on Your Machine from a USB Memory

Though there are already too many freeware out in the market which give the option of creating a bootable USB of any OS of your choice, but this time, Microsoft has realized how better and faster it is to install the OS on your machine with the help of a USB stick, therefore they have [...]