Windows Archive
02 Apr 2015
Microsoft releases new Music and Video apps for Windows 10 without the Xbox branding
Microsoft releases new Music and Video apps for Windows 10 without the Xbox branding Windows 10 users got new bits to try yesterday in a build that included company’s new Spartan Web browser. Today Microsoft has delivered two new apps for testing. You can now download the Windows 10 Music and Video apps in
02 Apr 2015
President Obama’s new Executive Order authorizes targeted sanctions against foreign cybersecurity threats
President Obama’s new Executive Order authorizes targeted sanctions against foreign cybersecurity threats Re ent cyberattacks, the Sony Pictures one in particular, have catalyzed a renewed look at how governments and companies deal with hacking, especially from foreign countries. In light of this, President Obama has today signed an Executive Order which authorizes targeted sanctions against
02 Apr 2015
Microsoft updates Outlook for iOS and Android with a new address book and calendar improvements
Microsoft updates Outlook for iOS and Android with a new address book and calendar improvements microsoft has updated itsOutlook email apps for iOSand Android with a raft of new features, rounding out the address book, calendar and search functions. The People section has evolved from displaying only your top contacts to a full-blown address
02 Apr 2015
Periscope updates its iOS livestreaming app, Android version coming soon
Periscope updates its iOS livestreaming app, Android version coming soon Twitter’s new livestreaming iOS app Periscope been updated to display broadcasts from people you follow more prominently. The updated app now displays broadcasts from people you follow at the top of your feed, so they’re easier to find in the ocean of streams from
02 Apr 2015
Google releases a tool for developers to launch Android apps on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS
Google releases a tool for developers to launch Android apps on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS Google has opened up its App Runtime for Chrome (ARC) to developers so they can run their apps on any desktop with a Chrome browser, reports Ars Technica. ARC is a project that allows Android apps to run
01 Apr 2015
Microsoft releases a new build of Windows 10, without its new browser
Microsoft releases a new build of Windows 10, without its new browser Microsoft has delivered a new preview build of Windows 10 to testers today. Unfortunately, while the build includes a number of minor interface tweaks and fixes it doesn’t include the company’shighly anticipated new browser just yet. Improvements include better virtual desktops, Cortana
01 Apr 2015
Microsoft releases developer tools for building Windows 10 universal apps
Microsoft releases developer tools for building Windows 10 universal apps crosoft has today made available a set of tools that allow developers to get started building apps for the Windows 10 Universal App platform. The company has made available the tools, alongside sample code for universal apps. This means developers can start building apps that
31 Mar 2015
Windows 10 will make dual booting harder by requiring UEFI Secure Boot
Windows 10 will make dual booting harder by requiring UEFI Secure Boot Once again, Microsoft is striking fear into the hearts of dual booters by bringing back the the concept of UEFI. For those who forgot this was a big deal with Windows 8. Back in the day, in order for hardware manufacturers to get
31 Mar 2015
Microsoft Explains New Licensing Model For Windows 10
Microsoft Explains New Licensing Model For Windows 10 Windows 10 comes with a substantial number of changes, not just in how the operating system functions, but how it will be made available to users and businesses. The new OS will be offered free of charge within the first year, to consumers that are running either
31 Mar 2015
Microsoft Pens Deal To Preinstall Its Apps On Android Devices
Microsoft Pens Deal To Preinstall Its Apps On Android Devices A glimpse into the future? Microsoft have outlined a partnership with a number of hardware vendors to put a slate of it apps on Android smartphones and tablets. The companyannounced its deal with Samsung earlier today to preinstall Office on select Android tablets from the