Microsoft delivered a beta copy of its Windows Defender offline tool on Thursday. The application is available publicly and allows Windows Defender to run directly from a CD, DVD or USB drive. The application is … read more
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Windows 8 build 8165 Start Screen image leaks, hints at progress
6th Dec 11 1:13 pm with 42 CommentsA new leak of Microsoft’s internal pre-beta builds of Windows 8 shows off the Start Screen. Microsoft appears to be preparing for a number of customization options within the Windows 8 Start Screen. Winunleaked posted … read more
Windows 8 build 8158 images leak, show off improved Charms Bar
3rd Dec 11 4:06 pm with 124 CommentsImages of Windows 8 build 8158 leaked to the Internet this week. The images show off Microsoft’s latest improvements to the Windows 8 Charms Bar. Microsoft’s Charms Bar is the company’s Start Menu replacement throughout … read more
Microsoft now accepting beta applications for Microsoft Flight
2nd Dec 11 1:22 am with 19 CommentsMicrosoft revealed its beta program for Microsoft Flight on Thursday. The company is accepting applications to be part of the Microsoft Flight beta testing group. “We’re thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Flight Beta is … read more
Windows 8 beta currently on track for January, demo at CES
1st Dec 11 11:58 pm with 74 CommentsMicrosoft is busy preparing its Windows 8 public beta. The software maker recently passed 8160.0.winmain.111122-1913 and is progressing steadily towards a beta release early next year. Rumors earlier this year pinned a beta offering for … read more
Microsoft Security Essentials beta now available to download
29th Nov 11 7:17 pm with 64 CommentsMicrosoft’s Security Essentials beta is now available to download. The software giant announced a beta version of its security suite earlier this month and delivered beta bits to participants today. The company plans to include the … read more
Microsoft planning special Windows Phone Mango developer devices
7th Jun 11 1:37 pm with 13 CommentsMicrosoft is planning to make a new Windows Phone developer device available. The software giant currently supplies ASUS E600 devices to some third-party developers. Microsoft previously distributed Samsung Taylor Windows Phone 7 devices during the … read more
Kinect for Windows SDK beta due this week?
16th May 11 10:45 am with 10 CommentsMicrosoft is expected to launch its Kinect for Windows SDK beta this week. The software giant will likely announce a release of the beta SDK on Monday, to allow developers to use its Kinect sensor … read more
Windows Thin PC Release Candidate (RC) download now available
2nd May 11 4:45 pm with 5 CommentsMicrosoft has released an updated community technology preview (CTP) of its Windows Thin PC product. Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) is a new version of Windows 7 designed specifically for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) customers. Windows Thin PC … read more
Office 365 public beta now available
18th Apr 11 2:50 pm with Comments OffMicrosoft announced the public availability of its Office 365 beta suite on Monday. Office 365 will allow businesses to deploy the latest Office software from Microsoft whether it’s on the desktop, online or via the … read more