The Windows 8.1 Preview reveals a much improved OS that fixes many of the flaws in the original Windows 8 release. Here's what to look for in the new OS.
- By Michael Desmond
- 08/12/2013
Microsoft is developing a second-generation Surface tablet product line, a press report suggests.
Executives from ASUSTek Computer Inc. and Acer Inc. announced this week that their companies are planning to decrease production of some of their Windows-based PCs and tablet devices.
Microsoft's light monthly update will feature a majority of fixes for Windows.
Many of the new security upgrades in Microsoft's OS update will focus on securing personal devices.
Microsoft today released Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview and described its features.
Mary Jo Foley recaps Microsoft's attempt to please .NET developers by explaining that HTML 5 and JavaScript won't be the only building tools available in Windows 8 app development at this year's Build conference.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 07/30/2013
Don Jones breaks down how the quicker timetable between software releases means that user feedback will be more important than ever when crafting the next versions of Microsoft software.
Microsoft this week released three more nonsecurity updates to Windows 8.1 Preview.
Microsoft today released a "developer preview" of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7.
Microsoft appears to be quietly carrying out a faster update process with its Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview operating systems.
Microsoft has dropped the price for all of its consumer-oriented productivity tablets running Windows RT by $150.
- By Scott Bekker
- 07/15/2013
The shuffle breaks down the walls of separation between business units.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 07/11/2013
This month's Microsoft Security Update also comes with word of a new policy for vulnerable apps in the Windows Store.
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 8.5 was released late last week.