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Microsoft to withdraw from CES

In a move that echoes a similar move from Apple pulling out of Macworld, Microsoft has announced that 2012 will be the last year the Redmond based company will be participating in the trade show. Citing a number of reasons that are similar to those off… more »

Windows 7 marketing: where I think they got it wrong

Once again I have just sat through the appalling diatribe that is Microsoft's latest advert for Windows 7. You may be thinkin that this sounds somewhat harsh, but I can assure you my view is well founded. The new campaign replaces the previous (and equa… more »

Windows 8 to have an app store

Microsoft has officially announced in a blog post that Windows 8 will indeed have an app store. This comes on the heels of the success Apple has enjoyed with the iOS and Mac App Stores. No other details are currently available, however it shouldn't come… more »

Windows XP slowly fading away

An interesting article on PC Pro points out that market share of Windows XP is on the decline. Windows XP was first released in 2001 and despite the fanfare surrounding the disappointing Vista, it continued to be the dominant operating system. Even with… more »

Microsoft to open 75 more retail stores

Microsoft has announced its plans to open another 75 retail stores across North America. The announcement came at the Worldwide Partner conference on Wednesday and marks a significant step to challenge Apple at the bricks and mortar retail store game.… more »