Did you know that an SSD-equipped Windows 8 PC can boot up in under seven seconds? Watch the video below if you don't believe it, Microsoft has really optimized the hell out of the startup operations Continue reading…
As video games become more demanding, performance becomes a matter of the utmost importance and, starting next year, Battlefield developer Dice will be tapping into your operating systems to help run Continue reading…
Microsoft has revealed that it has made some big changes to its desktop UI for Windows 8, which includes moving away from Aero Glass — the UI first introduced with Vista. According to the company, Continue reading…
In a post today on Microsoft's Building Windows 8 blog, program manager John Hanzen took a deep dive on two topics that are set to separate the platform's Metro style apps apart from every Windows app Continue reading…
The European Commission this week announced that it will be keeping a close eye on Microsoft's Windows RT operating system, in response to Mozilla's complaint that the forthcoming platform excludes Continue reading…
AnandTech has tested out Thunderbolt with Windows on a new Z77A-GD80 motherboard from MSI, and has found that many of the issues faced by Boot Camp users on a Mac carry over onto other hardware. Intel Continue reading…
Hot on the heels of Spotify's new iPad and Android apps, the company has rolled out an update to its Mac, Windows, and Linux desktop app that adds some minor but nevertheless significant features. The Continue reading…
According to unnamed sources speaking to CNET, Microsoft is preparing to unveil its Windows 8 upgrade program for prospective Windows 7 PC owners. As we've seen in the past, the program would be Continue reading…
Mozilla has already revealed that it's working on a Metro-style version of the Firefox browser for Windows 8, but the company is now crying foul over what is says are Microsoft's intentions to limit Continue reading…
Back in March, there was a bit of controversy over whether Rovio's record-setting Angry Birds Space would ever make its way to Windows Phone. First, Rovio's CMO stated the game wasn't coming to Continue reading…
