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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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Modern Parenthood
Kayaking as learning: Navigating life's knowledge whitewater
Kayaking as learning: learning should be more like kayaking, explains one knowledge expert, and the experience of picking information should be treated like an action sport, a whitewater rafting trip navigating the waters of knowledge and interaction.
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Microsoft to release $99 Xbox 360 with Kinect?
The Verge reports that Microsoft has plans to launch a $99 Xbox 360, with Kinect and a two-year subscription, "as early as next week."
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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
With Xbox 360 updates and sales like these, who needs next-gen consoles?
The Xbox 360 beat out the Nintendo Wii in November, one analyst said. Meanwhile, Microsoft has launched a new Xbox software package, and both Nintendo and Microsoft edge closer to issuing new gaming platforms.
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What's next for Skype?
Skype officially becomes part of Microsoft Friday. But former Skype CEO Tony Bates says user experience will remain largely unchanged.
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Xbox 360 will soon stream HBO, SyFy, other TV networks
In the future, your Xbox 360 could double as your cable box.
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Horizons
PSN hit with new security snag, but Sony says it was no hack
Part of the PlayStation Network went black again yesterday – an outage that Sony has chalked up to a 'URL exploit.'
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Xbox 360 broken after new update? A free console could be in the mail.
Some Xbox 360 consoles may have been hurt by a firmware update, Microsoft announced this week, but affected users will be eligible to receive a brand new 360.
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Hulu Plus hits Xbox Live with complimentary first week
Hulu Plus is on Xbox Live, and a week, it's free.
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Mass Effect 2: Arrival available now. But is it worth the price?
Mass Effect 2: Arrival is the last installment in the Mass Effect 2 saga.
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The Simple Dollar
Credit card debt or personal loan? How to choose.
Credit card debt is dogging this reader – one of 10 questions in my readers' mailbag.
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Horizons
Xbox Live update: How to get in on the beta launch
Xbox Live is readying a dashboard update intended in part to help make Xbox Live more compatible with the Kinect.
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Horizons
Xbox Live price hike set for November
Xbox Live members will face higher fees starting this fall – and predictably, not everyone is impressed.
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The Simple Dollar
Starting college tomorrow? Five thoughts on making it great.
Starting college means starting a journey, not just finding a major.
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Microsoft Kinect vs. Nintendo Wii vs. Sony PlayStation Move: What's the best motion gaming platform?
Microsoft Kinect vs. Nintendo Wii vs. Sony PlayStation Move reviews: A look at the pros and cons of each motion gaming platform.
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E3 2010: Microsoft Xbox 360 will carry live ESPN events
E3 2010: Microsoft Xbox 360 executives said ESPN will be offered on the console, bypassing cable providers.
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Horizons
The Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Map Pack release time approaches
Ready for more Modern Warfare 2? The Resurgence Map Pack release time is imminent.
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Horizons
Will Rock Band 3 ship with a keyboard controller?
Rock Band and Guitar Hero limited your pop-star fantasies to a plastic guitar, a plastic mic, and a set of plastic drums. Elton John fans, brace yourselves: Rock Band 3 may include a plastic keyboard.
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Horizons
How to fix the Splinter Cell: Conviction freezing problem
Gamers are reporting that there's a Splinter Cell: Conviction freezing bug. Here's the solution.
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Xbox Live update includes USB support
Microsoft announces an Xbox Live update – and a brand-new branded USB device from SanDisk.
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Xbox Live support rallies to fix 'MW2' Stimulus Package problem
'MW2' Stimulus Package has been broken all morning. But a fix is here, according to Xbox Live support.
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Microsoft trots out a new Zune. But can anything unseat the iPod?
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Video games: For women, new appeal
Better 'playability,' faster downloads open doors to a new player demographic.







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