Windows 8


Windows Sever 2012 R2 Coming with Hyper-V Improvements

Microsoft detailed the new Hyper-V improvements to come with Windows Server 2012 R2 during a presentation at last week's TechEd event.

Microsoft Gives More Details on Upcoming R2 Product Releases

The R2 wave of Microsoft products, particularly System Center 2012, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Intune will address "consumerization of IT" issues, Microsoft explained last week.

Microsoft's Windows 8 Lineup Gets Retouched (GALLERY)

Microsoft OEMs from Acer to Vizio are flooding the market with new PC designs to round out the Windows 8 lineup at the six-month anniversary of the OS.

Windows 8.1 RT Getting Built-In Outlook App

The free Windows RT 8.1 upgrade coming this year will include the Microsoft Outlook e-mail program, Microsoft said on Wednesday at Computex.

Microsoft Demos Windows 8.1, Previews New Devices at Computex

Microsoft gave the first demo of Windows 8.1 on Wednesday, during the Computex keynote address at Taipei, Taiwan.

Windows 8.1 To Have BYOD, Networking Features

Microsoft detailed a few more features coming in Windows 8.1 -- including a number of new networking, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and security features -- during Monday's TechEd conference keynote.

40 Killer Windows Store Apps for Microsoft Partners

Of the thousands of apps in the online store for Windows 8, here are 40 that can make a difference for a partner's business.

Microsoft Details Next-Gen Server Releases, Unveils 'Windows Azure Pack'

Microsoft announced a slew of upcoming product updates during Monday's opening TechEd conference keynote in New Orleans.

Microsoft Exec Talks Windows 8 Device Hurdles, Cloud Plans

Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner detailed his company's market positions, cloud growth prospects and other business matters at the Sanford C. Bernstein Conference in New York City last week.

Microsoft Confirms Windows 8.1 Start Button, Boot-to-Desktop Features

Microsoft on Thursday shared more details about the forthcoming Windows 8.1, characterizing some changes as a response to customer feedback.

Report: Windows Server 2012 Adoption Slow To Take Off

Most enterprises -- particularly those with fewer than 1,000 employees -- have yet to deploy Windows Server 2012 eight months after its release, according to a new report this week from Symantec.

Report: 'Migration Fatigue' Keeping Windows 8 Enterprise Adoption Low

With many organizations just now making the move from Windows XP to Windows 7, Microsoft's latest OS will continue to go largely ignored by enterprises, according to a new report by research firm Forrester.

Windows 'Blue' Is Officially Windows 8.1, Will Be Free Update

The forthcoming Windows 8 update code-named Windows "Blue" is now officially called Windows 8.1, confirmed Microsoft's Tami Reller on Tuesday.

Microsoft Explains 'Update Rollups' for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012

Microsoft this week detailed the difference between "cumulative updates " and the monthly "update rollup" system it uses for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.

Microsoft Opens Up About Windows 'Blue,' Plans Beta for June

The final release of Windows "Blue," the code name for Microsoft's ill-defined operating system update, will arrive in time for this year's holiday shopping season, according to a press account.