Ballmer shoots down $199.99 Surface rumor
Neowin posted a story that it was revealed in an interview with Steve Ballmer that the Surface tablet will not be cheap but will be part of Microsoft's epic year
Google to drop support for IE8 on Nov. 15
Computerworld reports that Google will drop support for Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) for its online apps and services in mid-November
Windows RT version of Microsoft Office 2013 detailed
Neowin reports that Microsoft has offered up more information on the version of Office 2013 that will be pre-bundled with all of the devices that will have Windows RT installed, including the Surface tablet
Microsoft to deliver Flash update to Windows 8 users 'shortly'
Ed Bott reports that Microsoft will deliver a Flash Player update for Windows 8 shortly
Windows 8 Enterprise RTM Review
Dedoimedo published a review of Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise Release-to-Manufacturing (RTM) Build 9200 90-day evaluation edition, with focus on installation, privacy settings and customization, new visual changes, and severe lack of logic and productivity in the user interface
Five reasons to make the switch to Windows 8
PC World posted five reasons might be enough to make you want to upgrade to Windows 8.
Windows 8 desktop comes back with RetroUI from Thinix
Neowin posted a story that Thinix has announced RetroUI, a program that allows Windows 8 owners to boot straight to the desktop instead of going to the "Modern" user interface, along with other features
How to Shut Down Windows 8
OCModShop has a new tutorial on how to shut down Windows 8 of all things
Windows Server 2012 Trial
Microsoft has released a 180-day trial version of Windows Server 2012
10 programs that make Windows 8 better
Ghacks.net posted 10 programs that make Windows 8 better
Microsoft keeps using "Metro" to describe Windows 8 apps
Neowin reports that despite an official memo several weeks ago that tells the company to stop using the "Metro" brand for Windows 8 apps, Microsoft continues to use Metro in new online documents
Microsoft will allow downgrades from Windows 8 to Windows 7, Vista
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft will allow users of Windows 8 Pro to downgrade their new PCs to Windows 7 or even Vista, according to the operating system's licensing agreement
Start8 beta restores Start button to Windows 8, sidesteps Start menu
Computerworld reports that Stardock today released a beta version of its "Start8" utility that restores a Start button to the desktop of Windows 8.
Samsung introduces Windows 8 Ativ PCs
Techradar posted a story that Samsung introduces it's new Windows 8-powered PCs
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
OCmodshop posted a complete list of all Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
Microsoft details WP8 update program for enthusiast users
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft detailing how the enthusiast user can get the WP8 updates ahead of carrier approval
VMworld: VMware unveils tools to push firms from Windows XP to Windows 7
V3.co.uk published a story that VMware has unveiled its latest platforms for deploying and managing virtual workstations and helping firms finally make the move from Windows XP to Windows 7
Another post-RTM build number for Windows 8 revealed?
Neowin reports that a leaked screenshot seems to show yet another post-RTM build number, 9200.20500, for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, ahead of its official launch in late October.
Windows 8 tells Microsoft about everything you install
Neowin reports that according to a known computer security researcher, Microsoft's SmartScreen feature implemented in Windows 8 reports information to Microsoft about every application installed
Microsoft Unveils Redesigned Logo
PC World posted a story that Microsoft is hanging up its old corporate logo in favor of a new one that includes a squared off version of its four-color window pane and a typeface that is more in line with its Windows 8 logo
