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Windows XP shuts down for final time...
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Windows XP shuts down for final time...

Microsoft's decision to switch off all support for Windows XP today, some dozen years after it first made its entrance, is a momentous one.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014
Gartner asks... Are you prepared for Windows XP EOS?
Microsoft

Gartner asks... Are you prepared for Windows XP EOS?

As Windows XP heads towards its end of service, Gartner warns 25% of enterprise systems risk exposure, urging urgent migration plans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014
Windows start menu set for comeback...
Gaming

Windows start menu set for comeback...

Microsoft hints at a classic start menu revival in next Windows iteration, blending tradition with modern touch for a seamless user experience.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
Microsoft 'Builds' for future with stack of Windows updates...
Microsoft

Microsoft 'Builds' for future with stack of Windows updates...

Microsoft has announced several advancements to Windows including Windows Phone 8.1 and the eagerly anticipated Windows 8.1 Update.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
Hey Kid, want some Windows candy?
Microsoft

Hey Kid, want some Windows candy?

Microsoft sweetens the deal for mobile by offering Windows for free on devices under nine inches, luring users into their cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
Redmond goes big on new Windows partner deals
Microsoft

Redmond goes big on new Windows partner deals

Microsoft evolves Windows business model to enable partners to offer lower-cost devices in the highly competitive smartphone, tablet and PC categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Kiwis lead the world in Windows XP migration shift...
Cybersecurity

Kiwis lead the world in Windows XP migration shift...

Aussies and Kiwis lead globally in migrating from Windows XP as Microsoft's security update deadline looms, with only 6.57% still at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Are you staying with Windows XP after EOS?
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Are you staying with Windows XP after EOS?

Despite looming end-of-support, a notable crowd opts to stay with Windows XP, even as alternatives beckon. Will legacy loyalty last?.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014
Windows XP: Some tips for SMBs
Microsoft

Windows XP: Some tips for SMBs

Hopefully you've already taken steps to either upgrade to the latest operating systems or remove old systems off the network. But if not, here are some tips...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2014
Windows XP: What you need to know...
Cybersecurity

Windows XP: What you need to know...

Windows XP support ends 8 April 2014, making PCs 5x more vulnerable to security threats – Microsoft urges users to upgrade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014
Windows XP: The end of a love affair...
Cybersecurity

Windows XP: The end of a love affair...

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin separate after ten years of marriage, but Microsoft's ending love affair with Windows XP has a wider impact.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014
Windows XP: 'It's time to migrate, migrate, migrate'
Cybersecurity

Windows XP: 'It's time to migrate, migrate, migrate'

With no more fixes, patches or updates, companies still running XP are wide open to attack – it's time to migrate, now says Aussie security consultancy firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014
Google Now arrives on Windows and Mac
Gaming

Google Now arrives on Windows and Mac

Google Now leaps onto Windows and Mac, bringing its smart notifications from mobile to desktop for Chrome users across the UK.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
Ex-Microsoft employee arrested for stealing Windows 8 trade secrets
Software Development

Ex-Microsoft employee arrested for stealing Windows 8 trade secrets

Former Microsoft employee in the dock for allegedly stealing and leaking Windows 8 secrets to a French blogger, sparked by a poor review.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
Windows XP end-of-life: Danger or hype?
Microsoft

Windows XP end-of-life: Danger or hype?

With the end of official support for Windows XP looming, the danger of exploitation is real, warns GFI Software.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
Microsoft NZ: Now's the time to act with Windows XP
Malware

Microsoft NZ: Now's the time to act with Windows XP

Microsoft is here to help, and help they will. But the truth is they can only go so far, the rest lies with you, the user….

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users
Microsoft

One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users

Microsoft's OneNote is now free on Mac, marking a significant move to unify note-taking across all major platforms, ensuring everything stays in sync.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2014
Microsoft issues SMB Windows XP warning...
Microsoft

Microsoft issues SMB Windows XP warning...

Microsoft warns SMBs: Ditch Windows XP or risk efficiency and security. Upgrade to Windows 8.1 and Office 365 for competitiveness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014

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