Windows 8 core apps updated
Microsoft rolls out more updates for its core set of productivity apps. Mail, Calendar and the People hub are all in line for some tweaks and improvements.
Windows 8.1 Restores Start Button, With Twist
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 will include boot-to-desktop options and a restored Start button. But other interface criticisms remain unanswered.
Cisco will try to reverse Microsoft's purchase of Skype in Europe
On Wednesday, Cisco will attempt to convince an appeals court for the European Union to reverse the approval of Microsoft's acquisition of Skype in 2011 by the European Commission
Windows 8 customer satisfaction drops to Vista-era lows
A new study has found that customer satisfaction for Windows 8 has dropped to Vista-era lows, scoring just 74/100, just one point above Vista
Windows 8 Safe Mode conundrum & tutorial
Dedoimedo posted a tutorial on the Windows 8 Safe Mode
Xbox One hardware and specs: 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive and more
Microsoft has announced the specifications of the new Xbox
'Computer' renamed to 'This PC' in latest Windows 8.1 build
A screenshot from an unspecified build of Windows 8.1 has revealed some minor changes, including a renaming of 'Computer' to 'This PC', and a removal of the Libraries feature in favor of folders
Microsoft confirms public preview of Windows Blue in late June
Microsoft Windows engineering chief Julie Larson-Green says a public preview of Windows Blue will be out for all Windows 8 users at the end of June.
Windows 8.1 Build 9379 Screenshots
Neowin posted a story that another build of Windows 8.1 has been leaked
Microsoft: Mum's again the word on Windows 8 sales
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft said nothing about Windows 8 sales for the second quarter in a row
Did Microsoft execs overrule Windows team to put Start button back in Windows 8.1?
Neowin posted a story that a new rumor claims that not only is the Start button being put back for the release of Windows 8.1, but that Microsoft's upper management made the decision despite objections from the Windows team.
Windows 8.1 build 9369 includes ReFS support
Neowin posted a story that Windows 8.1 build 9369 includes support for the ReFS file system that builds upon NTFS
Windows 8.1 build 9369 has leaked
Neowin reports that Windows 8.1 build 9369 has leaked on the Internet
Windows 8.1 build 9369 News Roundup
Here a roundup of the latest Windows 8.1 build 9369 news from Neowin:
Microsoft debunks rumors of hackers causing Xbox Live outage
Microsoft said Saturday's lengthy outage of the Xbox 360's Xbox Live service was due to a "networking misconfiguration" and denied that a hacker group was in fact to blame
Windows 8.1 build 9385 reportedly now on partner networks
It looks like the latest development build of Windows 8.1 may have been posted to Microsoft's partner network
Microsoft to allow users to jump straight to desktop in Windows 8.1?
WinBeta posted a story that Microsoft may be working on an option to jump straight to the desktop for users in Windows 8.1
Microsoft Creative Director Adam Orth No Longer With Microsoft and more
Here a roundup of the latest Microsoft news:
Microsoft sorry for 'always on' Xbox tweet, but doesn't deny reports
Microsoft has apologised for an angry tweet sent out by a high-ranking gaming employee, which offered the biggest hint yet that the forthcoming Xbox 720 will require a contant internet connection to play games.
Windows 8.1 News
Here the latest Windows 8.1 stories:
