Neowin News Feed for: Windows8

Windows 8.1 build 9471 x64 has leaked

Brad Sams — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:40:08 +0000

If you have been waiting to try a more recent build of Windows 8.1, build 9471 has hit the web and comes in the x64 flavor; Windows 8.1 is scheduled to hit RTM later this month. Read more...

Spotted: Boot to desktop for Windows 8.1 settings pane

Brad Sams — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:04:27 +0000

With the arrival of Windows 8.1 later this year, Microsoft will be including the ability to boot directly to the desktop along with many other features that will likely appease critics. Read more...

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 14:50:22 +0000

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 18:36:03 +0000

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 15:31:42 +0000

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 00:46:10 +0000

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 17:53:43 +0000

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 16:17:24 +0000

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 14:14:13 +0000

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 13:20:23 +0000

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 01:56:52 +0000

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 17:18:57 +0000

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 20:27:52 +0000

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 12:33:21 +0000

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 20:23:14 +0000

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 16:51:08 +0000

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...

Windows 8 now available on DreamSpark Premium

Brad Sams — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:47:28 +0000

If you are a DreamSpark user and have been waiting for Windows 8 to arrive, it looks like today is your day as the RTM build of Windows 8 has now been posted to the service. Read more...

No MSDN or TechNet? There's a Windows 8 "Eval" for that

Brad Sams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:23:15 +0000

If you are a Windows 8 developer (or not) and you want Windows 8 now, we have the solution posted for you after the break as Microsoft is offering a trial if you meet their qualifications. Read more...

Gallery: Windows 8 RTM installation screenshots

Brad Sams — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:30:57 +0000

With Windows 8 getting the green light, for those of use with developer access, we are only a few days away from getting our hands on Microsoft's latest OS. Make the jump to see numerous screenshots. Read more...

Lenovo Windows 8 tablet leaks, specs splayed for all to see

Brad Sams — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:03:58 +0000

As we get closer to the launch of Windows 8, we expect to see more and more tablets leak out and that is the case today with a Lenovo Windows 8 tablet breaking cover with all of its specs listed. Read more...

Additional Windows 8 RTM UI screenshots hit the web

Brad Sams — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:42:34 +0000

With the official Windows 8 RTM announcement right around the corner, new images of the RTM UI have hit the web for your viewing pleasure, make the jump to learn more. Read more...

Microsoft killed the start button because it wasn't used

Brad Sams — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:40:46 +0000

Microsoft had been relatively quiet on why it decided to drop the start button in Windows 8 but at TechED Europe, the company provided insight as to why the company made the controversial decision. Read more...

MetroTwit for Windows 8 launched

Brad Sams — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:40:35 +0000

On of our favorite Twitter clients has now been ported over to Windows 8 and is available from the Microsoft Store. Make the jump to learn more about MetroTwit for Windows 8. Read more...

Windows 8 RTM build reportedly 8500, announcement coming late July

Brad Sams — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:55:23 +0000

A new bit of information about Windows 8 RTM has hit the wire and the report suggests that the RTM version of Windows 8 will be 8500 and that the RTM announcement will come in late July. Read more...

Microsoft touting Windows 8 as 'Windows 7, only better', for businesses

Brad Sams — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:15:28 +0000

If you are in a position to drive policy for your company and have been curious about why Windows 8 should be considered for your company, Microsoft has put together a handy guide just for you. Read more...

Rumor: Microsoft may launch its own brand of Windows 8 tablets

Brad Sams — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:46:44 +0000

The tablet market is quickly becoming congested as Android attempts to provide an alternative solution to the iPad. But Microsoft is not about to be left out as they recently unveiled their OS that they... Read more...

Windows 8 Milestone 2 signed off this week, M3 to start next week

Andrew Lyle — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:21:40 +0000

A recent roadmap shown off by Mary Jo Foley over at Zdnet tells us a story about how the progress work for Windows 8 M2 was scheduled. The timeline also tells us that Microsoft is... Read more...