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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 Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!"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.
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Ten ways Windows 8 outshines the iPad
Windows 8 is now available for anyone to download, and it already shows a ton of potential. In fact, Microsoft’s bold new OS, which reminds us a lot of Windows Phone, outshines the iPad in some key areas. Granted, there were things we didn’t like in our Windows 8 Consumer Preview – — and the iPad 3 or iPad HD is just around the corner– — but there’s no question that Apple will soon have a real fight on its hands. Here are the top 10 ways Windows 8 is better than the iPad right now.
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10 most intriguing tablets of 2011
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R&D spending: Here are the Top 10 firms
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PC shipments slump, Windows 8 may be to blame
A new report from IDC shows significant shrinkage in the PC market.
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Saving Money Laptop sales: Windows 8's loss is your gain
Windows 8 isn't meeting expectations, which means deep discounts on laptops and software.
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European Commission fines Microsoft, warns others
In an unprecedented move Wednesday, the European Commission fined Microsoft Corp for failing to follow through on a commitment it made to give customers a clear choice of web browser. The fine of 561 million euros ($731 million) represents 1 percent of Microsoft's annual sales.
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Microsoft fined $730 million over browser choice
The European Union imposed a sanction on Microsoft after it failed to comply with a settlement where it promised to present Windows users with easier access to other Web browsers.
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Saving Money Black Friday 2012: best laptop deals so far
Black Friday is a time for great laptop deals. Here are the best laptop deals so far in leaked ads for Black Friday 2012.
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Horizons Microsoft Surface already backordered in US, sells out in UK
Microsoft is bullish about the future of Windows 8 and the Surface tablet. Others aren't so sure.
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Should you upgrade to Windows 8? (+video)
Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system will launch on Friday. Should you upgrade right away?
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Horizons On eve of Windows 8 launch, adoption numbers are less than stellar
Microsoft will release the Windows 8 operating system later this month. But it may be having trouble ginning up interest in the OS.
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Horizons Microsoft to ring in Windows 8 with major launch event
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer promises Windows 8 will 're-imagine the world from the ground up.'
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Windows 8 upgrade: Is the new 'modern' interface a good move?
Is Windows 8 an upgrade? Fans of the Metro or 'modern' interface say, 'yes!' But other users aren't so sure.
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Horizons Microsoft opens registration for Windows 8
If you bought a Windows 7 computer on June 2 or later, you can snag a Windows 8 upgrade for $14.99. All others will pay a slightly steeper price.
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EU pulls Microsoft into latest antitrust investigation
Has Microsoft kept its promises from 2009? An EU antitrust committee will decide that soon. Already, Microsoft has conceded that it has "fallen short" in some areas.
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Horizons Windows 8 will be cheap, sort of
On Monday Microsoft announced that a Windows 8 upgrade would cost just $39.99 for users running Windows 7, Vista, or XP. And new details about the OS suggest that installing Windows 8 should be a pretty painless process.
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The Simple Dollar Bears do it! Hibernation mode convenient, efficient
Don't let your laziness get the better of you. For every hour your computer stays on, doing nothing, you pay. Instead, switch your computer to hibernation mode when not in use. Your work will be saved, and your energy bill trimmed.
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Horizons The Middle East fights the Flame, but virus spreads anyway
Flame virus has infected more than 1,000 Windows-powered computers across the Middle East, according to reports.
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Horizons Google Chrome OS lives on with big update, new hardware
The latest version of Google's cloud-centric Chrome OS resembles a "regular" desktop operating system in a lot of ways. The revamp, and new Chromebook and Chromebox hardware from Samsung, show how much Chrome OS has matured in the three years since its inception.
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Horizons Windows 8 will have three versions. What are the differences?
Microsoft says it will introduce three Windows 8 editions, including Windows RT, an version optimized for ARM tablets and PCs.
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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.
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Ten ways Windows 8 outshines the iPad
Windows 8 is now available for anyone to download, and it already shows a ton of potential. In fact, Microsoft’s bold new OS, which reminds us a lot of Windows Phone, outshines the iPad in some key areas. Granted, there were things we didn’t like in our Windows 8 Consumer Preview – — and the iPad 3 or iPad HD is just around the corner– — but there’s no question that Apple will soon have a real fight on its hands. Here are the top 10 ways Windows 8 is better than the iPad right now.
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Horizons Windows 8 logo: Goodbye flag. Hello... window.
The Windows 8 logo, unveiled today, replaces the multicolored flag with a blocky, blue window.
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Difference Maker
Asher Elias uses high-tech training to lift Ethiopian Jews in IsraelIn Israel, most Ethiopian Jews are trapped at the bottom of society in dead-end jobs. Asher Elias gives them high-tech training to boost their upward mobility.
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Windows 8: Microsoft's vision of a post-PC future?
Warning: Windows 8 looks very different than Microsoft's past operating systems. At an unveiling Wednesday, the company explained that Windows 8 is designed to run on all sorts of desktop and mobile hardware. That adaptability might give Microsoft a leg up in the tablet arena.
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Microsoft: record earnings, but shares fall
Microsoft fourth-quarter earnings handily beat expectations. But Microsoft Windows division sees revenues dip for third straight quarter.
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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.
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The Nokia N9 is cool. But can it revive interest in Nokia?
The Nokia N9 gets a range of high-end hardware and software, and a big, lush AMOLED screen.
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