Neowin News Feed for: Windows8

Windows Blue has removed 'system image recovery,' leaves us a bit perplexed

Brad Sams — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:24:09 +0000

Microsoft has removed an option from Blue that has us a bit perplexed as the ‘system image recovery' was quite useful but now it appears to be gone. We have comparison shots after the jump. Read more...

Apple updates Boot Camp to support Windows 8

Brad Sams — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:38:29 +0000

Apple has pushed out an update, 10.8.3 that will finally allow OS X users to dual boot Windows 8 on their machines using the built in application, Boot Camp. Read more...

Dropbox app for Windows 8 has arrived

Brad Sams — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:47:10 +0000

If you have been waiting for Dropbox to launch its Windows 8 app, today is your lucky day as the application is now available in the Microsoft Store for you to download. Read more...

Official Fitbit app launched for Windows 8 and Windows RT

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:45:01 +0000

We finally have an official app for Fitbit. It's available both for Windows 8 and RT and it gives users a convenient way to check their activity stats and how close they are to their daily goals. Read more...

Microsoft has slammed the door on the Windows 8 Media Center activation flaw

Brad Sams — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:15:09 +0000

Microsoft has finally patched an exploit that would turn an illegal copy of Windows 8 into a legal copy by downloading the free Windows Media Center add-on from Microsoft. Read more...

Valve: Linux is more viable than Windows 8 for gaming

Brad Sams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:36:55 +0000

Microsoft has been on the receiving end of a lot of hate from Valve and it looks like that train is not letting up anytime soon as the company has slammed Windows 8 once again in favor of Linux. Read more...

Watch the Windows 8 keynote right here

Brad Sams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:50:22 +0100

If you couldn't make it to the Windows 8 keynote, worry not, as we have posted the livestream of Ballmer and crew pulling back the covers on Windows 8. Make the jump to watch the event live. Read more...

Can't make it to a Windows 8 launch event? Microsoft has you covered

Brad Sams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:36:03 +0100

Microsoft is making sure that everyone who wants to be able to watch the launch event is able to view the spectacle by offering up a livestream of the events on its website tomorrow. Read more...

Skype for Windows 8 downloads going live?

Brad Sams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:31:42 +0100

If you have Windows 8 installed, it may be worth checking out the Windows Store as reports are coming in that the Skype download is now live for some folks but not everyone seems to have active links. Read more...

MSN's exclusive Windows 8 page goes live

Brad Sams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:46:10 +0100

Microsoft said that when Windows 8 luanched, an exclusive page for WIndows 8 would come with it. It now looks like that page is live and we have the link for the new page after the jump. Read more...

Microsoft holding Windows 8 training session at its stores

Brad Sams — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:53:43 +0100

If you, or your loved ones, need to be brought up to speed on Windows 8 and you live near a Microsoft store, we have good news for you. Microsoft is holding Windows 8 training session at retail stores Read more...

Windows 8 takes the #1 spot on Amazon's best sellers list

Brad Sams — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:17:24 +0100

Windows 8 pre-orders opened up a few days ago and the platform has already landed atop Amazon's software "Best Sellers" list which is surely a good sign for the folks in Redmond. Read more...

Microsoft unveils Windows 8 box art, comes in 5 flavors

Brad Sams — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:14:13 +0100

Microsoft has not only announced today that pre-orders for Windows 8 are a go but also it is showing off the 5 different boxes that the retail packaging will be available in for purchase. Read more...

Microsoft opens the door for Windows 8 Pre-orders

Brad Sams — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:20:23 +0100

Microsoft has announced that Windows 8 Pre-orders are officially open for those who want a packaged DVD of the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $69.99 USD ERP. Read more...

Bill Gates: Windows 8 combines the best of tablet with PC, not returning to Microsoft

Brad Sams — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:56:52 +0100

Bill Gates has done something few of us ever will experience; taking a company from nothing to being an industry icon. But Bill has stated again he won't return to Microsoft again. Read more...

Windows 8 celebration kicks off Oct 25th in New York City

Brad Sams — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:18:57 +0100

Microsoft has sent out invitations to its Windows 8 kickoff event October 25th in New York City. The event will kickoff the Winodws 8 launch where Microsoft will unleash its latest OS to consumers. Read more...

Intel: Windows 8 being launched before it's ready

Brad Sams — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:27:52 +0100

According to a report from Bloomberg, Intel CEO Paul Otellini stated during an internal company meeting in Taiwan that Microsoft is going to ship Windows 8 before it's fully ready. Read more...

Calling Windows 8 the next Vista makes you look like an idiot

Brad Sams — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:33:21 +0100

Windows 8 will be a lot of things when it hits retails shelves later this year. The one thing it won't be is "the next Vista". There seems to be a trend to compare these two platforms and it's offbase Read more...

ASUS Windows 8 road-map leaked, price is concerning

Brad Sams — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:23:14 +0100

A new road-map of upcoming ASUS products has leaked and the prices are a bit high for what is believed to be entry level products. Make the jump to see the image and the pricing information. Read more...

Rumor: Nokia internal render hints at Windows 8 tablet reveal next week

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:51:08 +0100

This may be a stretch, but a render supposedly found on Nokia's internal servers has been discovered, and it shows a Windows 8 tablet hidden behind a WP device. Is an announcement on the way soon? Read more...