Windows stories - Page 10

SoftMaker makes its Office 2016 for Windows available for free
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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As part of its education drive, the company is making the offer available to schools, teachers, colleges and universities.

Don't lose your data when upgrading to Windows 10
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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Upgrade to Windows 10 safely; Acronis advises a backup strategy to prevent data loss amid the swift adoption of Microsoft's latest OS.

Windows 10 key focus of Microsoft's Ignite NZ event
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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Microsoft ignites tech excitement with Windows 10 as the centrepiece at Ignite NZ event in Auckland this September.

Windows 10 upgrade causing UFB congestion
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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The Windows 10 upgrade is having a severe impact of local UFB, with network traffic increasing by up to 100% in New Zealand.

Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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The issue that appears to have got Giz’s pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.

Microsoft gains tablet market share following Windows 10 launch
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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Following the Windows 10 release, Microsoft's tablet market share soars to 9%, as Windows tablet shipments almost double.

Is the Windows 10 Wi-Fi feature a security risk?
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Unless they opt out, Windows 10 prompts users to share access to their Wi-Fi networks with any contacts listed in Outlook, Skype and Facebook.

Apple defies trends as other smartphone vendors struggle
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Apple’s record-breaking streak with the iPhone continues, as other smartphone vendors are struggling, according to Juniper Research.

Windows 10 lands in Australia - will you upgrade?
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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Australians ponder the merits of upgrading as Windows 10 rolls out free, with businesses reticent despite Microsoft's big security promises.

Windows 10 officially drops in NZ
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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While Microsoft is describing it as the best and most secure Windows ever, there are questions over its relevance and potential slow adoption rates.

Is Windows 10 Microsoft's big IoT play?
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Windows 10 isn’t about Microsoft recapturing the important mobile operating systems market, instead it’s about gaining a strong foothold IoT.

Trend Micro updates security ahead of Windows 10
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Trend Micro has launched a new, fully compatible security solution, Trend Micro Security 10, ahead of the Windows 10 release.

Windows 10 adoption: 71% of IT leaders plan to wait
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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Two thirds of IT decision makers plan to wait at least 6 months to migrate over to the new operating system, according to a new survey from Adaptiva.

Lenovo debuts Windows 10 lineup
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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Lenovo has announced its Windows 10 lineup, saying it will start shipping the Windows 10 loaded products immediately - Superfish not included.

Rumours fly about Microsoft’s new Windows flagship phones
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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Microsoft’s upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.

PDF Converter Elite 4: When you need that information reformatted
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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How often have you wanted the content of a .pdf file in a Word format, or that table in Excel? PDF Converter Elite may be what you’re looking for.

Microsoft's digital assistant: This time it's personal
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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In the build up to the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has been building the company’s first digital personal assistant.

Why Microsoft should kill off Windows now
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Microsoft faces stark reality as Windows' relevance wanes in an era where operating systems are free and the cloud reigns supreme.

EXCLUSIVE: Grey day for Microsoft NZ as distribution head moves on
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Warwick Grey, a familiar figure at Microsoft New Zealand, resigns as senior partner sales executive, marking a significant departure for the tech giant.

Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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The Windows 10 feature WiFi Sense is raising security concerns due to the fact that it automatically shares WiFi passwords with a user’s contacts.