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Windows 8.1 is all improvements, little innovation

Windows 8.1 is a sign that Microsoft does care about user feedback, but does the company know how to resolve the chasm between Metro UI and the desktop?
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Windows 8 finally gets its official Facebook app

At the Microsoft Build conference, CEO Steve Ballmer announced that an official Facebook app is on the way to Windows 8.
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Hands On: Samsung challenges the Surface Pro with Ativ Tab 3, ‘world’s thinnest tablet’

Touted as 'the world's thinnest tablet,' at 8.2mm thin, the Samsung Tab 3 is perfect for S Pen fans looking for a laptop-like tablet that can run full Win8.
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Hands on: Samsung’s Ativ Q plays cupid with Android and Windows 8

World’s thinnest Windows 8 tablet, the Samsung ATIV Tab 3, debuts in London

Samsung just released the ATIV Tab 3, the world's thinnest tablet. This 10-inch tablet weighs a mere 1.21 pounds but runs the full version of Windows 8.

Vevo launches Windows 8 app ahead of Microsoft Build conference

As one of the apps to be showcased at Microsoft's Build conference, the free Vevo app for Windows 8 is optimized for larger displays, touch, and Snap mode.

Windows Store 2.0: Windows 8.1 will feature fixes to messy store interface

The upcoming Windows 8.1 OS upgrade will feature some key changes to the Windows Store interface. Windows Store 2.0 will be much more user friendly.

Asus ViVoPC specs revealed, can hold up to 16GB of RAM

Taiwanese-based computer company Asus reveals specifications for its ViVoPC mini PC that was unveiled in short detail at this year's Computex event.

HP claims Windows XP’s downfall will boost PC sales

Though analysts blame Windows 8 for a steady decline in PC sales, HP feels that the ending Windows XP support will cause an upturn for the PC Market.

7-inch Windows 8 Bay Trail tablet from Inventec unveiled at Computex

Inventec unveils its own 7-inch Windows 8 tablet codenamed Lyon at Computex 2013. The tablet features a Bay Trail chip and a 1280 x 800 IPS screen.
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Microsoft will ship ‘small’ Windows 8 tablets with free copy of Office 2013

At Computex 2013, Microsoft announced that "small" Windows 8 tablets will ship with a free copy of its popular Office Home and Student 2013 package.

Microsoft cuts Windows RT price, hoping to spur sales

Microsoft is dropping the vendor price for Windows RT, but it doesn't seem to help the company's identity crisis.
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Acer Aspire Z3 all-in-one debuts with 23-inch touchscreen, Harman Kardon speakers

Acer introduced the Aspire Z3 23-inch all-in-one today with a 1920x1080 full HD touchscreen display that's large enough for gaming and to double as a TV.

Asus’ crazy new Transformer Book Trio is a tablet/laptop/desktop hybrid running both Android and Windows 8

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Acer to launch $400 Android-running AiO PC [Updated]

The Acer AiO PC concept bursts onto the scene with an Android operating system, an ARM processor, and a very affordable $400 price tag.

How to unlock (jailbreak) your Windows RT device

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It’s true! Windows Start button’s return confirmed in Windows 8.1 screen shots

We've been hearing a lot of rumors around Microsoft's latest OS update, Windows 8.1. Today, Paul Thurrott confirmed the Start button will be coming back.
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Hands on: Toshiba’s Portégé Z10t is a mini but mighty Ultrabook

Toshiba's Portege Z10t is designed for business, but it has a lot of the features mainstream consumers wish they could get on an Ultrabook or tablet hybrid.

Lenovo teases Yoga 11S Ultrabook with artsy new commercial

Lenovo collaborates with THE SILHOUETTES dance company to show off the flexible Yoga 11S: the Windows 8-running, mini-Ultrabook due in stores June 23.
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SSD + magnetic drive = storage heaven: How to maximize storage on a Windows PC

We show you how to maximize your storage options by combining an SSD for Windows and applications and a large hard drive for data.
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Best apps of the week: TempoRun, Poker Night 2, Tinder, and more

Looking for some new apps to fill up your phone or tablet with? Look no further, as we've collected the best apps of the week, both new and updates, all in one place.
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HP Envy 14 TouchSmart Ultrabook sneaks out with 3200 x 1800 display

The HP Envy 14 TouchSmart Ultrabook will start at $699, but it can be upgraded to a whopping 3,200 x 1,800 resolution display.

Microsoft intros Sculpt Comfort & Sculpt Mobile mice with dedicated Windows button

Microsoft is adding a bright blue dedicated Windows button to the brand new Sculpt Comfort Mouse, $39, and the Sculpt Mobile Mouse, $29.
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Hands on: HP enters the supersized tablet fray with the Envy Rove 20

The world of giant Windows 8 tablets just got bigger with the introduction of the HP Envy Rove, a 20-inch all-in-one PC set to go on sale in July.
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HP unveils new TouchSmart, Envy, Pavilion laptops and all-in-ones at bargain prices

HP unveiled its back-to-school line-up with a ton of new all-in-one PCs and laptops. The awesomeness? They all feature touchscreens and start at $399.
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Microsoft Windows 8 ad uses Siri to make fun of iPad

Lenovo, Best Buy list IdeaPad Yoga 11S for pre-order

Months after we met Lenovo's Ideapad Yoga 11S at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, the company puts it up for preorder on its website and on Bestbuy.com.
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Asus to finally release Transformer Book hybrid PC on May 21

Asus is finally unleashing the Transformer Book, a Windows 8 Ultrabook-tablet hybrid announced almost a year ago. It'll be available in the U.S. May 21.

Nokia’s interest in tablets continues, but it still isn’t ready to share anything with us

Windows 8 Start menu apps showdown: What’s the best way to get your Start menu back?

There are numerous Windows 8 start menu replacements to choose from. Which is best? We've tested three options to help you pick the best for your desktop.
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International Space Station incorporating more Linux computers [Updated]

The United Space Alliance, which manages all the computers on-board the ISS, taps Debian 6 as the go-to OS for the station for its security and adaptability
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Microsoft: Don’t expect iTunes for Windows 8 ‘any time soon,’ the ball’s in Apple’s court

An official iTunes app has yet to arrive on Windows 8, making it hard for users to navigate the software, and Microsoft says you shouldn't expect one soon.
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Microsoft outs bizarre Windows 8 ads … and pulls them down quickly

Microsoft's new "Windows 8 Training Camp" ads are bizarre yet entertaining at the same time. Too bad they were pulled down as quickly as they were launched.

Acer executive tips the W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4