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Windows Blue rumored to be Microsoft’s future low-cost OS

Microsoft is rumored to be preparing its next-generation Windows client, Windows Blue, with new features, and a lower-cost upgrade pricing structure.

Solution for Secure Boot Woes now Available

archive / By Kshitij Sobti

For Linux distributions that want to work on the upcoming generation of Secure Boot-enabled computers, a solution is now available.

Visual Studio 2012 Update 1 available; enhanced support for XP

archive / By Ketan Singh

Microsoft has released the first in a series of planned Updates for Visual Studio 2012, and it’s more than just bug fixes.

Windows Phone 7.8 scheduled to hit China in coming weeks

archive / By Amrit Singh

According to the Vice President of Microsoft in Greater China, Windows Phone 7.8 is scheduled to hit China in the coming weeks, making it the first country to explore the innards of Windows Phone 7.8 before everyone else. Is India next?

Windows 8 Usability Disappointing, says usability guru Jakob Nielsen

archive / By Ketan Singh

Jakob Nielsen, a leading usability consultant claims Windows 8 UI to be disappointing for both novice and power users.

Microsoft’s global Windows 8 hackathon WOWZAPP 2012 kicks off

archive / By Ankit Mathur

Microsoft has organized a two day hackathon session this weekend at various global locations including India. The event is aimed at generating an interest among students to get them started with Windows 8 app development and promoting them to submit apps for the Windows Store.

Windows 8: From a Vantage Point

archive / By Kshitij Sobti

After all the negative views about Windows 8, let’s take a look at some of the awesome features that come with the latest version of Windows.

Microsoft sued by SurfCast over its Live Tiles feature

archive / By Ankit Mathur

Microsoft has ended up in a soup after a company called SurfCast sued it on charges that the Live Tiles feature used extensively in Windows 8 devices has already been patented by it. The company has asked Microsoft to pay for all damages caused by infringing upon its patents.