Windows 8
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Microsoft to discontinue Windows 8.1 and user will have only this option to upgrade
Technology | Jun 24, 2022, 05:50 PM ISTMicrosoft stopped the support of Windows 8 in 2016, while Windows 8.1 was still operational at that time. Now the company has decided to cease the support completely by January.
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WhatsApp won’t work on these platforms post December 31: Here’s what this means
Technology | Dec 26, 2017, 11:33 AM ISTWhatsApp will drop support for ‘BlackBerry OS’, ‘BlackBerry 10’, ‘Windows Phone 8.0’ and older platforms from December 31, 2017.
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Microsoft says 14 million computers now running Windows 10
Jul 31, 2015, 12:17 PM ISTCalifornia: Microsoft says its' new Windows 10 operating system is now running on more than 14 million computers, two days after the software was released as a free download.That's a far cry from the company's
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Review: 5 Ways Windows 10 fixes annoyances in predecessor
Jul 29, 2015, 01:53 PM ISTNew York: It took me just a weekend to get comfortable with Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system, something I never did with its predecessor, Windows 8, even after nearly three years.With Wednesday's update, Windows
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Microsoft's new Windows 10 debuts today: All you need to know
Jul 29, 2015, 11:28 AM ISTSan Francisco: Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system debuts Wednesday, as the longtime leader in PC software hopes that giving the upgrade away for free will help it carve out a new role in a
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Windows 8 updates expected at Microsoft conference
Apr 02, 2014, 10:03 PM ISTNew York: Microsoft is following through on a promise to update its Windows 8 operating system on a regular basis to respond to consumers' complaints and other feedback.Just months after the release of Windows 8.1,
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Windows 8-based Transformer Book TX300 Launched by Asus
Jul 05, 2013, 06:45 AM ISTNew Delhi, Jul 5: Taiwani's Giant Asus lanched its Transformer Book TX300 in India with base price of Rs 91,999.It is the world's thinnest windows 8 tablet and detachable notebook as claimed by the company.The
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Microsoft unveils Windows 8 update
Jun 06, 2013, 06:38 AM ISTNew Delhi, June 5: Software giant Microsoft has unveiled the updated version of its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system at the world's second largest computer show in Taipei.Tami Reller, chief financial and marketing officer of
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Microsoft sells 40 million Windows 8 copies in the first month
Nov 28, 2012, 01:05 PM ISTSan Francisco, Nov 28: Within one month of its availability, Microsoft has reportedly sold 40 million licenses for its Windows 8 operating system. This is perhaps good news for Microsoft, but not that great."Windows 8
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8 quick tips for navigating Windows 8
Nov 05, 2012, 11:09 AM ISTNew Delhi, Nov 5: With the launch of Windows 8, buyers are about to discover a computing experience unlike anything they've seen before. Here's a guide to getting past some of the hurdles.The main thing
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Response to Windows 8 in India overwhelming: Microsoft
Nov 01, 2012, 11:10 AM ISTNew Delhi, Nov 1: Microsoft India on Wednesday said response in India to the recently-launched Windows 8 has been overwhelming, and 300 apps developed at the recent AppFest organised by the company here are in
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Windows 8 now has Delhi Airport app
Oct 30, 2012, 05:53 PM ISTNew Delhi, Oct 30: The operators of IGI airport here, Delhi International Airport Limited (Dial), today announced the launch of "GMR Delhi Airport" application on Windows 8 platform. The application, launched in collaboration with Microsoft,
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Windows 8 inspires 'boring' computer makers to get creative
Oct 28, 2012, 01:49 PM ISTNew York, Oct 28: Can't decide if you want a PC or tablet? Now you won't have to. With the release of Windows 8, computer makers are doing their best to blur the boundaries with
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Everything you need to know about Windows 8
Oct 27, 2012, 08:58 AM ISTNew Delhi, Oct 27: Microsoft has launched a radical redesign of its world-dominating Windows operating system, the much awaited Windows 8, in the national capital in 37 languages and 140 worldwide markets. The new OS
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Windows 8 launched in India for Rs 1999
Oct 26, 2012, 11:41 AM ISTNew Delhi, Oct 26: Global software major Microsoft late Thursday unveiled its Windows 8 version of the operation system in India as part of its worldwide launch."Retail and enterprise users worldwide will be able to
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All about Windows 8
Oct 25, 2012, 02:38 PM ISTNew York, Oct 25: This week, Microsoft will release a new version of its Windows operating system, one designed to make desktop and laptop computers work more like tablets. It represents the software company's effort
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Nokia launches Windows 8 based smartphones Lumia 920 and 820
Sep 06, 2012, 02:34 PM ISTNew Delhi, Sept 6: In hopes of turning around its struggling smartphone division, Nokia has revealed a pair of smartphones running on the next version of Windows at a special event hosted by Microsoft and