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Rich-M replied August 31, 201410 yr

Based on several trusted sources from around the Internet, the Windows Threshold (aka Windows 9) technical preview will be available at the end of September for everyone to try, but there’s still plenty we don’t know about Microsoft’s next major operating system. Much has been made of the returning Start menu and Cortana’s transition to the desktop, yet we still don’t have a clear picture of how Threshold will build upon the interface of Windows 8. FROM EARLIER: Microsoft’s plan to rescue Windows RT: Give everyone more Metro According to WinBeta, Microsoft will be looking to include features in Threshold that will make it more competitive with mobile operating sy…

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AWS replied August 27, 201410 yr

According to the group, Microsoft is still toying with the idea of making Windows 9 a free upgrade for existing users who have purchased a retail or OEM version of Windows 8. The company is also toying with the idea of selling the upgrade to Windows 9 for just $20. Similarly, an “awesome” upgrade offer is apparently in the works for Windows XP users, whom Microsoft is desperately trying to move to a newer Windows versions. Specific details about this upgrade proposal, or the actual Windows 9 retail price, aren’t available at this time. WZOR has further revealed that a special Windows 9 Enterprise (Technical Preview) that lacks the Metro interface has been released t…

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AWS replied August 27, 201410 yr

Most people are only familiar with the “big five” web browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and Opera. But there are hundreds of other browsers out there. Most alternative browsers are remade versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Chrome itself is built on Chromium, an open-source browser project; Firefox is also open-source. That means that any developer can take the code, add or remove some parts of it and release a completely new browser. Why do that, though? The “big five” browsers are already highly customizable. Chrome and Firefox have particularly large libraries of extensions, but generally, you can tailor …

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AWS replied August 26, 201410 yr

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Rich-M replied August 25, 201410 yr

That rebate on the PNY drive finally is accepted as I mailed copies of everything all over again and finally had it approved....sometimes I really think they just are not worth the time and effort, problem is the markup on hardware is so slight that you really have to play their game to come out ahead!

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IceMan37 replied August 25, 201410 yr

Next month will probably see the unveiling of the newest version of Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 9, and the software giant is hoping the changes it’s made will be enough to jump-start a flagging computer industry. But just when can you get your hands on the newest version of Windows, and what can you expect? Sources tell The Verge that Microsoft will show off the successor to Windows 8 at a special media event at the end of September. This media event is largely in line with the timeline for when Microsoft showed off Windows 8 a few years back, and the tech giant will reportedly release a preview version of the operating system around that time as well. As of …

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Rich-M replied August 24, 201410 yr

Microsoft is planning to unveil its Windows 8 successor next month at a special press event. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the software maker is tentatively planning its press event for September 30th to detail upcoming changes to Windows as part of a release codenamed "Threshold." This date may change, but the Threshold version of Windows is currently in development and Microsoft plans to release a preview version of what will likely be named Windows 9 to developers on September 30th or shortly afterwards. The date follows recent reports from ZDNet that suggested Microsoft is planning to release a preview version of Windows 9 in late Sep…

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Rich-M replied August 23, 201410 yr

I downloaded java for firefox. When i tried downloading java for ie it states it's already downloaded. Is one download sufficient for both?

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Rich-M replied August 23, 201410 yr

HP will help lead the charge toward lower-priced Microsoft Windows computers this year with an expected $199 laptop called the HP Stream 14. Details for the device leaked out on Monday with an official data sheet found by Mobile Geeks. The 14-inch laptop is a definite reaction to the small but growing market for Chromebooks and even includes a cloud storage feature similar to the one found on Google-powered laptops. The HP Stream 14 itself shares many other features with Chromebooks: It has a 1366 x 768 display, for example, which is nearly ubiquitous on Chrome OS laptops. An energy-efficient AMD chip powers the Stream 14, combined with 2 GB of memory and either…

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allheart55 Cindy E replied August 23, 201410 yr

Some time ago a microsoft scan program was recommended to me to recognize and/or fix particular windows problems. That scan program has five numbered automatic steps to it. Any idea what it is?

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Rich-M replied August 23, 201410 yr

Microsoft has pulled its August Update for Windows after users reported crashes and issues restarting their systems. The company is currently recommending users uninstall the update. Microsoft said that it discovered issues relating to four individual updates associated with the August Update: 2982791, 2970228, 2975719, and 297533. The updates addressed security and features, and began rolling out on August 2. Microsoft updated its security bulletin MS14-045 on Friday to warn users of issues associated with the updates. “Microsoft is investigating behavior associated with the installation of this update, and will update this bulletin when more information becomes av…

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Rich-M replied August 21, 201410 yr

SAN FRANCISCO — Sprint on Monday announced the details of its new, cheaper pricing plans. The company said it is effectively doubling its high-speed data offering at prices that meet or beat competitors. A new family plan can include up to 10 lines with 20GB of shared data and unlimited talk and text for $100 a month under a promotion through 2015. The pricing will be available beginning Friday. Also under a promotion for the new pricing, Sprint is throwing in an additional 2GB per line for up to 10 lines through 2015. The announcement from Sprint, the third-largest wireless company in the U.S., had been expected. The company's new CEO, Marcelo Claure, has said r…

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Rich-M replied August 21, 201410 yr

Having some trouble with your Web browser? Specifically, Internet Explorer? If you've noticed that your Microsoft browser has felt as if it's been crawling to a halt lately, then we have some good news for you: Microsoft knows about the issue and has recently issued a hotfix to correct it. If you have no idea what we're talking about, we'll start from the top. There are two Internet Explorer updates that, when applied to any iteration of the browser between Internet Explorer 7 and 11 (yikes), could eventually cause the browser to grind to a halt. The culprit? "Web applications that implement consecutive modal dialog boxes," reads Microsoft's hotfix. So how do you kn…

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Rich-M replied August 20, 201410 yr

Microsoft is expected to deliver an early preview version of Windows Threshold next month, the codename for what will likely be named Windows 9. The software maker has been gradually working on the release over the past several months, adding and tweaking features ready for a "technology preview" release to the public. Microsoft has been sharing early builds of Threshold to close OEMs and partners, and ZDNet reports that a public preview is expected next month or early October. The Windows 9 preview will be similar to how Microsoft first let developers test Windows 8, with features not fully complete or missing. ZDNet claims updates will be pushed to users who inst…

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Rich-M replied August 20, 201410 yr

Even as enterprises try to purge their last Windows XP machines, Gartner analysts today urged organizations to start planning for the end of Windows 7. "Now I need to worry about the next version?" Michael Silver of Gartner rhetorically asked today. In fact, yes. "Objects in the future are closer than they appear," he quipped. Microsoft has pledged to support Windows 7 until Jan. 14, 2020, or five years and five months from today. The company's "Mainstream" support -- the front end of a 10-year stretch -- ends Jan. 13, 2015, but the firm will continue to provide security patches for the popular OS for another five years after that in its "Extended" support phase. …

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allheart55 Cindy E replied August 19, 201410 yr

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Rich-M replied August 19, 201410 yr

Hello! I have recently dual booted my laptop's orignal Windows 8 with Ubuntu - safe to say I'm a total convert. So I was messing about with flavours of Ubuntu (currently using Gnome) and as expected when messing about with stuff you don't understand - I wiped my laptop. All except the Ubuntu OS. Which is fine - everything is backed up. The only way I can get Windows 8 back on my laptop is to do a system recovery (since I didn't directly buy Windows 8 ) which will remove the Ubuntu OS. I could do this, then reinstall Ubuntu which would work fine, but I'm now thinking if there is any point at all in having Windows 8 dual booted with Ubuntu? Are there any genuine bene…

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Rich-M replied August 18, 201410 yr

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Rich-M replied August 18, 201410 yr

I might finally have to break down and buy a tablet here: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8563444&Sku= Lenovo Miix 2 – 8” Tablet The 8” Miix 2 is a Windows tablet that uniquely combines an 8” HD wide-view display with powerful, Intel® quad core processing and Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition, making it perfect for light productive tasks and Web browsing. And at just .31” thin and well under 1 lb, it’s the ideal travel companion. Features Windows Tablet with Powerful Quad Core Processor With Windows 8.1, you can do it all simpler and easier. And with the quad core power of Intel, you’ll get outstanding perfor…

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Rich-M replied August 17, 201410 yr

No matter where I try to go I keep getting an Invalid Certificate error. It says this site's certificate has expired, close this page or continue at your own risk. It started the other day and now it happens constantly. What did I do? Where did I go wrong? Do I have some type of infection?

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allheart55 Cindy E replied August 17, 201410 yr

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Rich-M replied August 17, 201410 yr

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Rich-M replied August 16, 201410 yr