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Microsoft faults developers for cracked Windows Store apps

Microsoft faults developers for cracked Windows Store apps
  • Posted December 12, 2012, 2:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
  • Microsoft says a crack which allows hackers to download paid-for Windows Store apps without spending a dime is the fault of insecure app code and not a Windows Store issue. Redmond is essentially placing the onus of protecting apps against…

Windows 8 arrives for TechNet & MSDN subscribers, 90-day trial available to all

Windows 8 arrives for TechNet & MSDN subscribers, 90-day trial available to all
  • Posted August 15, 2012, 5:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Microsoft, Software
  • The final, RTM build of Windows 8 is now officially available to download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers after being made available on torrent sites earlier this month. This is the same code that will be available to the general…

Windows 8 goes gold, will hit MSDN and TechNet on August 15

Windows 8 goes gold, will hit MSDN and TechNet on August 15
  • Posted August 1, 2012, 2:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Software, Microsoft Breaking News
  • Microsoft has announced the completion of Windows 8's development with the final build on its way to OEM partners. The RTM (release to manufacturing) milestone marks the last development stage before general availability and accurately represents the final product, barring…

Microsoft engineer exposes international Android spam botnet

Microsoft engineer exposes international Android spam botnet
  • Posted July 5, 2012, 7:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • Update (7/6): Researchers at Sophos are backtracking their previous claims, saying they're not so sure anymore about the source of the spam and if Android devices are indeed involved.

Microsoft talks IE10, "Do Not Track" will be enabled by default

Microsoft talks IE10, "Do Not Track" will be enabled by default
  • Posted June 1, 2012, 5:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Software With Video
  • Yesterday, Microsoft posted an interesting look at the current state of Internet Explorer 10 on its MSDN blog. In the article, readers will discover that Microsoft is touting a faster and more fluid experience, natural touch and gesture control, metro-influenced…

Windows 8 removes need for 'F8' key, advanced boot menu redesigned

Windows 8 removes need for
  • Posted May 23, 2012, 3:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Software With Video
  • On Microsoft's MSDN blog, the company has revealed in great detail some of the changes we can expect to see to boot options inherent in Windows 8. Most notably, gone are the days of tapping F8 repeatedly. Also gone is…

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