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[Poke]

Microsoft announces Windows 8.1 'August Update', won't be called Update 2

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-announces-windows-81-august-update-wont-be-called-update-2

Next update..

 

[Poke]

Windows Threshold: Here come the virtual desktops

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-threshold-here-come-the-virtual-desktops

Good to see..

 

[Poke]

CryptoLocker malware has been cracked, victims able to decrypt their files for free

http://www.neowin.net/news/cryptolo...-victims-able-to-decrypt-their-files-for-free

 

[Poke]

Google is pushing sites that use HTTPS higher in its search results

http://www.neowin.net/news/google-is-pushing-sites-that-use-https-higher-in-its-search-results

 

[Poke]

Microsoft may ditch the Charms bar in its next big Windows update

http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/07/microsoft-may-ditch-charms/

That would not be a bad thing..

 

[Poke]

Windows 8.1 'August Update' now available for download

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-81-039august-update039-now-available-for-download

Get your update now..

 

[Poke]

Windows Threshold Preview expected to arrive around late September

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-threshold-preview-expected-to-arrive-around-late-september

Looks good..

 

[Poke]

Microsoft in talks with Warner Bros over Xbox Entertainment Studios sale, Machinima merger

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsof...x-entertainment-studios-sale-machinima-merger

 

[Poke]

Bill Gates takes the ALS awareness Ice Bucket Challenge to a new level

http://www.neowin.net/news/bill-gates-takes-the-alc-awareness-ice-bucket-challenge-to-a-new-level

 

[Poke]

Microsoft expected to announce Windows 9 on September 30

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-expected-to-announce-windows-9-on-september-30

Looks good.

 

[navychop]

So is this the beginning of annual versions of Windows? If you can't make it better, make it different and shove more out the door?


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[mike123abc]

So is this the beginning of annual versions of Windows? If you can't make it better, make it different and shove more out the door?

Only hope that they make it free...

 

[navychop]

Only hope that they make it free...

That's a GOOD ONE!
:haha


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[Ramy]

So is this the beginning of annual versions of Windows? If you can't make it better, make it different and shove more out the door?


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I sure hope not.

 

[mike123abc]

That's a GOOD ONE!
:haha

Actually there is talk of it actually being free to licensed users of 7, 8, 8.1.

 

[navychop]

I have 7 all around. If 9 is anything like 8, I think I'd rather do without.

I can see them interested in reducing their code base, but FREE?


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[mike123abc]

I have 7 all around. If 9 is anything like 8, I think I'd rather do without.

I can see them interested in reducing their code base, but FREE?

Windows 8/8.1 (with bing) is currently free to small sized screen tablents to compete with android.

http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-officially-announces-the-windows-8-1-with-bing-sku-7000029816/

 

[Poke]

Over 1,000 US businesses are affected by the attack that hit Target, says Secret Service

http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/22/6...es-are-affected-by-the-attack-that-hit-target

UPS was on the list..

 

[Wayn23]

I guess I will do only cash transactions for Brick and mortar stores, I only use pre-paid cards or Amazon gift cards for my on-line purchases right now. Jerks ruin everything given enough time.


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HP recalls millions of laptop power cords worldwide due to fire risk


http://www.neowin.net/news/hp-recalls-millions-of-laptop-power-cords-worldwide-due-to-fire-risk