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Microsoft Blocks Windows Updates for Windows 7/8.1 on Ryzen and Kaby Lake
Ever since Windows 10 launched, Microsoft has gone to extreme lengths to push their new operating system. In addition to an aggressive and nearly forced update for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, Microsoft has also tried its best to persuade users to move on. It appears that Microsoft is going even…
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Microsoft Leaked Their Firmware’s Backdoor Key
Remember when Apple was fighting with the FBI and the question about a universal backdoor was put forward to everyone? Now it would seem that Microsoft has proved everyone right by accidentally opening up theirs to everyone when they released their firmware’s backdoor key by accident. The key is used…
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Microsoft’s Lumia Phone Sales Are Down 73% Since Last Year
When it comes to mobile phones, people often think of Android phones and iPhones but for a period, people thought of the Windows Phone as well. The Windows Phone was designed to go hand in hand with your PC, the problem they quickly found was that the sales have all but…
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Here Is Why Windows 8.1 Gained a Big Lead Over XP and Why It Matters
I know most people who loved Windows XP still stuck with it, even if Microsoft dropped support for it back in April 2014. The people who upgraded went to Windows 7, which now has the majority shares between all OS’. But why does Windows 8.1 need to be in front…
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Windows 8 Market Share Finally Bigger than XP’s
Windows 8 hasn’t had it easy since it launched and is far from as bad an OS as Vista. It can actually have many benefits, but in the end it’s a matter of choice and liking which operating system you pick. Now, for the first time, Windows 8 has surpassed…
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Cortana Personal Assistant Integrated in Skype for Windows Phone
Microsoft has announced some new features coming to Skype for both Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1, namely the Skype 2.19 update, which includes video improvements, fast app resume, increased language support and improved notifications. The most interesting feature in the update however is the Cortana personal assistant. The…
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Microsoft Announced Nine New OEMs While Giving Reference Design For Windows Phone
Latest news reveals Microsoft opening its Windows Phone gates to handset makers in an attempt to skyrocket forward into the mobile market. The company has announced a new reference design hardware sample for potential OEMs and ODMs which includes having reduced hardware requirements to make it easier for new manufacturers…
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Nokia Announces HERE Maps Availability To All Windows 8.1 Devices
Nokia HERE maps for tablets has been available only for the Lumia 2520 in the past, but things are about to change when the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 gets released this April. Nokia has announced that the application will be available on all Windows 8.1 handsets, including Windows RT and…
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