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Windows 10’s Mobile Debut Reveals Cross-Platform Features And Skype Integration
Windows 10 was hailed at Microsoft’s special event today as a cross-platform OS that makes it easy to build once and ship to almost anything. Microsoft EVP of Operating Systems Terry Myserson said it was the “only platform that enables innovation across this broad range of devices.” Myserson kicked off the event with an overview of three key areas that are “ripe for… Read More
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Microsoft To Provide Free Upgrades To Windows 10
Update: Microsoft promised a new build of Windows 10 next week, and also confirmed previous rumors that the first build of the operating system for smartphones will be released in February. If you are on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows Phone 8.1, you will be eligible for a free upgrade inside the first year of Windows 10. Microsoft made the announcement this morning at an event on its… Read More
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1.7 Million People Are Testing Windows 10
Today at its Windows 10 event, Microsoft announced that its Insider program for Windows 10 has racked up 1.7 million users. Those individuals, according to the company, have created 800,000 pieces of feedback on some 200,000 topics.
The company announced that it had 1.5 million testers inside of the program, on December 17th. That implies that the company picked up around 200,000 new… Read More
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Windows 10 Hits 1.5M Testers, With 450K Using The OS “Day To Day”
Microsoft’s Windows 10 has around 450,000 users on a daily basis, according to the software company. A new blog post from the Windows team highlighted the statistic, also noting that it has collected 1.5 million testers for its preview operating system. That number was 1 million on October 13. So, the pace of new signups to test Windows 10 has declined — it attracted its… Read More
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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Latest Leaked Windows 10 Build
Microsoft recently announced that it would not release another Windows 10 build this year. That statement became ironic when when a new version of its new operating system leaked by accident.
The Microsoft-watching community quickly dug in, finding goodies like Cortana, and a new Xbox app; here were the consumer-facing pieces that were not supposed to be out until January. Read More
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If You’re Running Windows 10 You May Have To Reinstall Office
Microsoft’s Gabriel Aul, one of the most prominent members of the Windows 10 team, announced today that a security update to the current build of the operating system will not install if a user has Office already installed. Windows 10 Build 9888 Leaks, Install At Your Own Risk
If you were disappointed when the Windows 10 crew announced that it would not release another official build this year, take heart, there is new code that you can play with. It’s not an official release, so you’ll have to find the software yourself (it’s easy), and install it at your own risk. But if you just can’t wait, then Windows 10 build 9888 might be just the… Read More
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We’ll Get Our First Look At Windows 10 Consumer Features In January
Windows 10 is already a known quantity to some degree thanks to the developer preview, but Microsoft is holding an event late in January to present its consumer features properly, according to a new report from The Verge. The January event will include discussion of new features for end-users, including an all-new touch input interface called “Continuum.” Also on the agenda for… Read More
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Microsoft Promises Managed, Web-Based App Stores For The Enterprise With Windows 10
Microsoft previously announced that Windows 10, its next operating system, will contain a single app store that will work across device classes. Don’t make the Lord of the Rings joke. The company also previously promised that organizations will be able to curate their own app experience for their users. Today, it announced that a “Web-based” store will be an option for… Read More
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Microsoft Updates Windows 10’s Preview With Gesture Support, OneDrive Tweaks And Bug Fixes
As expected, Microsoft released a new build of Windows 10’s technical preview today for users who are in the “Fast” update cycle for the company’s next operating system.
The build contains a few changes that users requested, including new animations for minimizing applications, and the ability to change what buttons appears on the Start bar. Read More
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