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Windows 7 PCs will be disappear after October 31

Posted on September 25, 2014 by sherly

Windows 7 lovers it’s time to make a move. Very soon Windows 7 will no longer be available. Here’s what you need to know. Well, get ready for this. While Microsoft will continue to provide security updates for Windows 7

Microsoft unveils MFi Bluetooth keyboard for iOS, Android, Windows, coming next month for $79.95

Posted on September 19, 2014 by sherly

Microsoft today added four new accessories to its lineup, all of which are set to arrive before the holiday season this year.Microsoft has developed a keyboard designed for iOS, Android and Windows tablets in its latest move to underline the

Nokia, Windows Phone brands to be replaced by Microsoft

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Microsoft has already made it clear that it’s planning to phase out the Nokia name in its mobile products, and a newly leaked internal document confirms just that. The document, which was obtained by tech blog GeeksOnGadgets, reportedly says upcoming

Microsoft has announced a Windows 9 event for September 30th in San Francisco

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Microsoft has announced a press event for September 30th in San Francisco to talk about the next version of Windows. While the invite does not specifically call out Windows 9, it is fully believed that the company will be announcing

Microsoft to buy Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5 bn

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Tech firm Microsoft Corp said on Monday it would acquire Stockholm-based games developer Mojang and its popular Minecraft video game franchise for $2.5 billion, as it looks to woo more users to its Xbox gaming console. The acquisition is expected

Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Preview for Windows Phone 8.1

Posted on September 5, 2014 by sherly

Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Services Blog announced the release of a Remote Desktop Preview app for Windows Phone 8.1 will be available to Windows Phone users, which developers and early adopters can now download free from the Windows Phone Store. Windows

Microsoft to shutter Windows Live Messenger service on March 15th

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Microsoft previously confirmed its plans to retire its Windows Live Messenger service in favor of Skype, but the company now says this will take place on March 15th. In an email to Messenger users this week, Microsoft says the service

IE8 browser support ending in 17 months

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer 8, announcing it would give users 17 months to stop using the version, which is the most popular version so far. The post from Microsoft includes a list of operating systems and browser

Microsoft weather prediction app for Android

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Appearing just this week for the first time, Microsoft Research has created an Android app based on their weather-seeking technology. Climatology shows you the weather in a place of your choosing – not a specific weather, but a generalized average

Microsoft to end support for Windows 7 on January 13, 2015

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Microsoft is warning customers that the end is soon coming for Windows 7 in much the same way it came for Windows XP earlier this year. Microsoft will end free mainstream support for Windows 7 on January 13, 2015. That