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Solution for Secure Boot Woes now Available

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

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 Releases Internet Explorer 10 Preview for Windows 7

archive / By Kshitij Sobti

Internet Explorer does not differ radically from Internet Explorer 9, in fact at first glance it is hard to tell that it is a newer version. All the changes are under the hood as it were.

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.

Steam for Linux Beta now Available

archive / By Kshitij Sobti

After conducting a beta participation survey over the past two weeks, Valve has finally sent out invites for their Linux beta.

Now take your apps to Windows 8 with PhoneGap

archive / By Ketan Singh

PhoneGap 2.2.0 adds support for Windows 8, allowing developers to create and publish apps to 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.