Microsoft has been forcing Windows 10 upgrades for months now, an aggressive tactic that’s rubbed people the wrong way. The Seattle Times reports one woman’s computer was messed up by the update, prompting her to sue Microsoft. Not only did she win, she got $10,000. Per The Seattle Times: A few days after Microsoft released…
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How Apple Got Slapped For Making Fun Of People Using Older Windows PCs
Short: At its iPhone SE launch event, Apple compared its new iPad with older Windows computers and called it a perfect PC-replacement. In this process, Apple’s marketing VP Phill Schiller went on to call the old Windows PCs “sad”. As a result, the company had to face widespread criticism in media and social networks. Yesterday,…
This Viral Video Of Bill Gates Attempting To DJ Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today
Short: It looks like Bill Gates, the world’s richest man, is busy exploring his hidden talents and DJ skills. Recently, he appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and shared an epic viral video that you just can’t miss. Read more about it and watch the video below. Earlier this week, Bill and Melinda Gates…
Microsoft: Edge Browser More Power-Efficient Than Chrome
As anyone with a battery-powered device knows, every second counts. Not surprisingly, Microsoft says its Edge browser is the most power-efficient browser around. Redmond took four Surface Books and streamed a high-definition video wirelessly on each device using Edge, Chrome, Opera, and Firefox. Average power consumption put Edge in the lead. Chrome, Opera (with battery-saver mode…
Run Windows 98 And Linux In Your Web Browser, Thanks To JavaScript And NodeJS
Short: A coder, known as Fabian on GitHub, has created x86 architecture based emulations that allow you to run Windows 98, Linux, KolibriOS etc. inside your browser. Read more about the same and find the links below to try it out. With time, JavaScript engines have grown to become faster and more powerful than ever….
Windows 93 is Complete and Ready to Use, Try this Weirdly Genius OS Here
What if Microsoft released another operating system between Windows 3.X and Windows 95? Windows 95 was around for a long times and it ruled the PCs for a long time. What if Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer released an OS in 1993? Last night, couple of digital artists from France, Jakenpopp and Zombectro announced that…
The original Halo Wars is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10
Ensemble Studios’ Xbox 360 game Halo Wars is getting an overhaul for Xbox One and Windows 10. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition will bring improved graphics, additional achievements and all of the game’s downloadable content to modern platforms, according to an announcement from Microsoft and 343 Industries. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition will be included as part…
Programmer Hacked A Nintendo 3DS To Install Windows 95
Short: A programmer has hacked a Nintendo 3DS to install Microsoft’s vintage OS Windows 95. The hack works fine on the newer version of the gaming console and is a premium ticket to a nostalgia ride. When you come across the fact that someone has installed Windows 95 on Nintendo 3DS, you are not supposed…
Samsung: “Don’t Install Windows 10 Because We Suck At Making Drivers”
Short : Samsung, one of the world’s largest PC-makers is asking its customers to avoid Windows 10 upgrade. The company isn’t doing so due to some Windows 10 privacy concern or spying issue. Instead, Samsung is unable to provide the updated drivers for Windows 10 operating systems and advising its users to stay away from…
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2B in cash, makes big move into enterprise social media
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2B in cash, makes big move into enterprise social media Huge news today in the world of M&A in enterprise and social networking services: Microsoft has announced that it is acquiring LinkedIn, the social network for professionals with some 433 million users, for $26 billion, or $196 per share, in…
Microsoft trolls Apple with a WWDC afterparty
Microsoft has an ingenious plan to get the attention of everyone attending Apple’s big developer event on Monday: offer them free food and drinks. After WWDC’s first day wraps up, Microsoft will be throwing an afterparty basically next door to discuss “the future of apps.” This will probably not be the hippest party in San…