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Phasing out Support for Windows XP

Support for Windows XP will end on April 8, 2014. After this date, Microsoft has announced that it will will no longer provide updates for its 12-year old operating system — even though it still commands a whopping 29% share … Continue reading

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Is the Desktop Dead?

On my annual New Year’s Day trek to the Mecca for geeks (aka Fry’s Electronics), I noticed that their once busy desktop section was completely deserted: A few feet away, the laptops, ultrabooks and tablets were the focus of all … Continue reading

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AlwaysUp, Service Protector, ActiveBooks Listed in the Windows Store

While the newly-minted Windows Store focuses on applications developed specifically for Windows 8, Microsoft allows select desktop applications to feature there as well. And after jumping through the necessary hoops to establish compatibility, security and quality, AlwaysUp, Service Protector, and … Continue reading

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Windows 8 – A Fresh Start or a Last Gasp?

Windows 8 is Microsoft’s most technologically adventurous operating system since Windows 95. Yet despite receiving rave reviews from phone and tablet users, the preview releases were consistently panned by the traditional desktop PC community. So what is the verdict? Why … Continue reading

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Windows Server 2012 Certified

Great news! After successfully completing the rigorous demands of the Windows Logo Program for Server Applications, AlwaysUp, Service Protector and ActiveBooks have all earned the Certified for Windows Server 2012 classification from Microsoft. Despite an early setback with hardware requirements, … Continue reading

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