Topic: Microsoft Windows OS

Nokia Lumia faces hurdles in Europe: report

The Nokia Lumia 900 has sold out of online stores in the States, Nokia said this week. But overseas, the prospect for the Lumia line may be more grim. 

Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy

The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.

So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.

Windows 8: Is Microsoft really ditching the Windows Start button?

Seen the latest Windows 8 draft? The Start button, a fixture in Windows since 1995, got the axe as Microsoft attempts major OS overhaul.

The most expensive items on Amazon

We went through each of Amazon's departments looking for the most expensive item. Here's what we found. 

Microsoft: record earnings, but shares fall

Microsoft fourth-quarter earnings handily beat expectations. But Microsoft Windows division sees revenues dip for third straight quarter.

Americans want iPhone, buy Android

The iPhone remains the most desirable phone among North American consumers – as well as the most liked among current users.

Microsoft challenges competition with new phones, Windows 8 preview

In the second day of its Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft reveals new “Mango” handsets from Samsung and others. And new details about Windows 8 could raise excitement about Microsoft’s presence in the tablet market.

Windows 8 will be very, very tablet-friendly

Windows 8 is designed to work on both PCs and tablets, Microsoft announced this week. But the emphasis – for now – seems to be on the tablet part of the Windows 8 equation.

Skype agrees to buy California based mobile video company, Qik

Internet calling company, Skype, announced its plans to buy the mobile video company, Qik, on Thursday.

The return of Koobface

Koobface, a virus that first hit in 2008, has returned for a second round of mayhem. Can anyone slay the Koobface monster for good?

Satellite phone will be sold by AT&T

Satellite phone: AT&T's new phone, the TerreStar Genus, could be an important tool for boaters, fishermen, forest rangers, emergency crews and others who go outside regular cellular coverage.

Tablet computers: what's here, and what's coming

Tablet computers: Here's a list of all the tablets being talked about right now.

HP tablet confirmed for 2011

HP is set to launch two tablet computers in coming months, HP confirmed this week. One of the HP tablet devices would run WebOS, the operating system currently found on Palm smartphones.

Folded laundry and the beauty of economic choice

Microsoft Zune phone on the horizon?

One analyst cites "industry checks" in predicting the launch of a Microsoft-backed and -branded handset in February or March.

Windows 7 sees 'fantastic' sales numbers

Microsoft says Windows 7 has doubled early sales of XP. But is that a fair comparison?

Windows 7 reviews still shine one week in

It may still be too early to tell, but early reports from both news sites and users say that Windows 7 is a winner.

Windows 7: Review roundup

Survey of Windows 7 reviews from across the Web

Microsoft, Nokia will bring Office apps to cellphones

Microsoft-Yahoo deal: a costly distraction?

Windows 7 is ready for PC makers

The new operating system is on track for an Oct. 22 launch.

How to get Windows 7 for free

Browsers are the new OS, says Google

Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition

Worst PC sales slump ever? Not for 'netbooks'