More than 40 million Windows 8 licenses sold so far: Microsoft

28 Nov, 2012, 11:56 am IST Ramkumar Iyer Windows 1 Comments

It’s been just over a month since Windows 8 was launched, but it appears the new operating system has given its critics a reason to shut up and More

90 percent of Gog.com games now Windows 8 compatible

27 Nov, 2012, 10:26 am IST Shunal Doke PC

One of the most popular digital distribution platforms for games, aside from Valve's Steam, is Gog.com. The company has announced that 90 percent of its... More

Geojit BNP Paribas launches Flip Me for Windows 8

02 Nov, 2012, 4:58 pm IST tech2 News Staff PC

Keeping pace with the latest development from Microsoft, the launch of Windows 8 on 26th October, Geojit BNP Paribas announced that Flip Me, its mobile trading More

Microsoft pushes new Windows to developers

02 Nov, 2012, 9:43 am IST PC

Days after launching Windows 8, Microsoft Corp is mounting a strong campaign to win over the software developers... More

Windows 8 apps officially named Windows Store Apps

01 Nov, 2012, 12:06 pm IST Aaron Almeida PC

The Microsoft executive was not informed of the exact terminology, and the official name of these applications is ‘Windows Store Apps’. More

Win8 StartButton restores Start button to Windows 8

01 Nov, 2012, 11:43 am IST tech2 News Staff PC 2 Comments

For users who find the missing feature an annoyance, a software called Win8 StartButton can now bring it back. It recreates the look and functionality of the Start button. More

4 million Windows 8 upgrades since launch: Steve Ballmer

31 Oct, 2012, 6:16 pm IST tech2 News Staff PC 2 Comments

Microsoft’s CEO, Steve Ballmer, says that 4 million upgrades to Windows 8 have been sold since Friday. More

Windows 8 apps officially named ‘Windows 8 Store Applications’

31 Oct, 2012, 12:02 pm IST tech2 News Staff PC

Will Tschumy of Microsoft recently stated that Windows 8 apps will now be called 'Windows 8 Store Applications'. More

Microsoft CEO says Windows 8 demand outpaces Windows 7

30 Oct, 2012, 9:27 am IST PC

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Monday demand for the company's new Windows 8 operating system... More

Delhi International Airport launches Windows 8 app

29 Oct, 2012, 4:52 pm IST tech2 News Staff PC 1 Comments

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the operator of the country's busiest airport has launched the 'GMR Delhi Airport' application for the Windows 8 platform, in collaboration with Microsoft. More

Loophole allows anyone to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99

27 Oct, 2012, 4:30 pm IST tech2 News Staff PC 14 Comments

After the recent launch of Windows 8, a loophole that allows any Windows user to buy a license for Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 (Rs 800 approximately) has been uncovered. More

Windows 8 inspires computer makers to be creative

27 Oct, 2012, 9:38 am IST General

Can't decide if you want a PC or tablet? Now you won't have to. With the release of Windows 8, computer makers are doing their best... More

The New York Times releases app for Windows 8

26 Oct, 2012, 4:22 pm IST tech2 News Staff General

The New York Times too has now announced the launch of an app for this OS. More

Users facing issues with Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant

26 Oct, 2012, 4:11 pm IST tech2 News Staff General 39 Comments

Fresh after the launch of its latest operating system – Windows 8 – Microsoft is facing complaints from users about not being able to use the More

Nvidia to power Windows 8 experiences

26 Oct, 2012, 3:35 pm IST tech2 News Staff Software

With the recent launch of the Windows 8 operating system, Nvidia has spoken out and stated that its deep expertise in visual and mobile computing and its... More

Whole Windows 8 screen is a 'Start button': Ballmer

26 Oct, 2012, 12:24 pm IST tech2 News Staff Software 1 Comments

A common and handy feature found in versions of the Mircosoft Windows operating system was the Start button. However, the Start button... More

Microsoft announces global availability of Windows 8

25 Oct, 2012, 10:44 pm IST tech2 News Staff Software 7 Comments

Microsoft Corp today announced the global availability of its latest Windows operating system, Windows 8. More