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  Windows 8-optimized versions of Windows Photo Gallery and Movie Maker released

  By Tom Warren on August 8, 2012 03:11 am + 42 comments

  Microsoft is releasing its Windows Essentials 2012 package this week, an update to its existing Continue reading…

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  'PC Pledge 100' to use refurbished business computers to increase PC adoption in low-income households

  By Justin Rubio on August 7, 2012 10:41 pm + 20 comments

  The FCC and non-profit organization Connect2Compete are expanding their efforts to provide low-cost Continue reading…

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  Lenovo's ultra-thin X1 Carbon ultrabook will be available August 21st, starts at $1,299 (updated)

  By David Pierce on August 7, 2012 09:00 pm + 111 comments

  Lenovo's known for making good laptops much more than it's known for making attractive laptops, but Continue reading…

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  90 Seconds on The Verge: Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

  By Ross Miller on August 7, 2012 08:40 pm + 51 comments

  In the future, our thick-rimmed heads-up displays will blast push notifications and fine-tuned Continue reading…

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  Good Deal: free Xbox 360 and $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade for college students who buy a new PC

  By Tyler Gold on August 7, 2012 04:23 pm + 43 comments

  Microsoft has been running its "buy a PC for college, get a free Xbox 360" back-to-school promo for Continue reading…

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  Microsoft rebrands Windows Phone Marketplace to Windows Phone Store

  By Tom Warren on August 7, 2012 02:29 pm + 72 comments

  Microsoft appears to be rebranding the Windows Phone Marketplace to Windows Phone Store. The change Continue reading…

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  Sharp agrees to license Microsoft file system patent for Android phones

  By Louis Goddard on August 7, 2012 01:20 pm + 57 comments

  Japanese manufacturer Sharp has agreed to license an important file system patent from Microsoft for Continue reading…

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  Office 2013 RT for Windows RT tablets will ship as Preview, lack macros and other features

  By Tom Warren on August 7, 2012 08:32 am + 255 comments

  Microsoft is planning to remove certain features from its Office 2013 RT edition, according to Continue reading…

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  Alleged yellow Nokia Lumia prototype shown running new Windows Phone Start Screen

  By Tom Warren on August 7, 2012 07:17 am + 39 comments

  Nokia is preparing its Windows Phone 8 devices for a potential unveiling next month, but a prototype Continue reading…

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  Microsoft launches new Windows Phone Dev Center with PayPal support

  By Tom Warren on August 7, 2012 04:17 am + 6 comments

  Microsoft is refreshing its Windows Phone Dev Center this week, with a newly redesigned look and Continue reading…