Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 8 and its server version, Windows Server 2012, and the whole related ecosystem has been released to manufacturing (RTM), which indicated that the development of the OS has been completed, and the final code has already been handled to OEM partners for the purpose of preloading and preinstalling Windows 8 onto products sold to end-users. The final build for […]
Microsoft is offering upgrade version of Windows 8 Pro, the ultimate edition of upcoming Windows operating system, at a ‘steal’ pricing of $39.99. The price is more than 60% discount from the $99.99 Microsoft charged for upgrade version of Windows 7 Professional in the similar promo. And mind you, the Windows 7 offer was not even for top of the line edition, while Windows 8 […]
The most anticipated software update for iDevices, namely iPhone, iPod touch and iPad has been released at around 10 AM PST, October 12th, 2011, a date as promised by Apple. iOS 5 brings over 200 new features and enhanced functionalities to the iOS mobile devices, including the Notification Center, iMessage, iCloud support and PC Free, and it’s the prerequisite to enjoy iCloud.
The new version of iTunes 10.5 has been released by Apple ahead of arrival of highly anticipated and long awaited iOS 5. iTunes 10.5 is essential to support iOS 5 and iCloud, as well as bring some minor changes to the program’s user interface.
Microsoft has officially released the developer preview version of Windows 8 during the BUILD developer conference. The Windows Developer Preview is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers, and thus is not suitable for those looking for stable or intending to run on production system, as the downloads include prerelease software that may change without notice.
The final version of Firefox 6 (FF6) is already available for free download ahead of the scheduled release date on August 16, 2011. The setup installers of Firefox 6 has already been posted on Mozilla FTP server, which is accessible to all.
After upgrading to Skype 5.5, and if a Skype users choose the Compact View option instead of Default View, a window titled Skype Home will automatically open and appear every time Skype program is starting or on computer reboot. The additional “Skype Home” window effectively defeat the purpose of Compact View, where users who supposed to get a smaller Skype main window now is getting […]
With the release of Windows 7 SP1, Microsoft has also updated the Windows 7 DVD media ISO image distributed by Digital River for online order fulfillment. Digital River is Microsoft’s partner for fulfillment on online distribution for downloadable Microsoft products.
Microsoft has officially released the first service pack (SP1) for Office 2010 productivity suite. The Office 2010 SP1 includes the roll-up of all previously released updates, in addition to several new updates which improve security, performance, and stability.
The new version of Windows 8 has been leaked. The new leak is 64-bit Windows 8 of M3 (milestone 3) build 6.2.7989.0 with full build string of 6.2.7989.0.amd64fre.winmain.110421-1825, apparently from winmain branch, the branch that typically get released as a beta, RC or RTM. The build version also indicates that the build is compiled on April 11, 2011. That almost two months earlier, which means […]
After giving away Simpo PDF for Word Converter for Mac, the developer Simpo Technologies is giving away Simpo PDF to Word Converter for Windows is a comprehensive, powerful and standalone PDF to Word converting application which can be operated accurately without the need of installing Microsoft Office Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Through the high speed and easy conversion of read-only PDF file format to […]
Want to use your Kinect motion sensor with Windows PC? Microsoft has officially released Kinect for Windows SDK, initially as beta version, which comes complete with APIs, sample code, and drivers. Kinect is a very popular gaming peripheral for XBox 360, which has been sold more than 10 millions units. Previously, many programmers have developed unofficial drivers for Kinect for various devices to allow Kinect […]
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