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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SlimDrivers, the free software that automatically updates PC drivers with real-time scanning and cloud technology, has reached a milestone by achieving more than two million downloads on Download.com, one of the world's most popular download sites for free consumer software, mobile apps and games. SlimDrivers has reached its milestone only eight months after hitting the one-million download mark in October 2011. (Logo:...

Enid Burns for redOrbit.com Whether they stick with Internet Explorer 7 because they don't like change, or they don't notice the Windows Update icon in the system tray, about 4 percent of internet users worldwide still use Internet Explorer 7. The headache it causes web designers reaches migraine levels to continue coding for an outdated browser is well represented by an online consumer electronics dealer based in Australia. Kogan.com has instituted a highly avoidable 6.8 percent tax for...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com When Microsoft took the stage last night in Los Angeles for their very special event to talk about their “tablet strategy,” it was pretty obvious they’d be announcing their own tablet. After all, All Things D — as they often do — announced as much last Friday. Sure enough, after some brief back-patting, (wherein they boasted their long-tenured legacy as a hardware company…) they unveiled the Microsoft Surface. No, not THAT Surface. The new...

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at an event in Hollywood, Microsoft unveiled Surface: PCs built to be the ultimate stage for Windows. Company executives showed two Windows tablets and accessories that feature significant advances in industrial design and attention to detail. Surface is designed to seamlessly transition between consumption and creation, without compromise. It delivers the power of amazing software with Windows and the feel of premium hardware in one...

ORLANDO, Fla., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at TechEd North America, Microsoft Corp. detailed the value Windows 8 brings to businesses through enhanced fundamentals, new enterprise features and strong application compatibility. The company also announced updates to several Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) products to help organizations manage, secure and enhance the Windows experience. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) "Windows 8 is...

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today during a keynote address at COMPUTEX, Steven Guggenheimer, corporate vice president of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) division at Microsoft Corp., demonstrated the breadth of innovation happening across Windows and the Windows ecosystem. He announced the second community technology preview (CTP) for Windows Embedded Standard 8, unveiled Quanta's new private cloud server solution, highlighted Ford's launch of its...

REDMOND, Wash., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of the Windows Upgrade Offer for consumers purchasing a qualifying new Windows 7 PC. The Windows Upgrade Offer provides consumers who buy an eligible Windows 7 PC the option to purchase a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of just $14.99 (U.S.) during the time of the promotion, which will be redeemable when Windows 8 is generally available. The Windows...

CAMBRIDGE, England and RENO, Nevada, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Network emulation software meets criteria for network performance testing' iTrinegy's INE for Windows, network emulation software is being utilized by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to guarantee performance resilience for their applications. The GLA [http://www.london.gov.uk ] is a unique organisation that has a strategic citywide focus. With a need to be accessible to millions of Londoners,...

PORI, Finland, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With major performance and user interface improvements, jv16 PowerTools 2012 is set to offer its ever-expanding user base an increased level of computing performance, security and control. The Windows Utility software has been hugely popular for over a decade as it allows Windows to operate more smoothly, faster and in a much safer manner. The software is simple to use and its main tools work by upholding the integrity of the Windows...

HAIKOU, China, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Support for Windows XP and Office 2003 will come to an end on April 8, 2014. This means the existing users of Windows XP and Office 2003 will have to migrate to a new Windows System with Office 2010 before the end of their support date. Otherwise, you may expose your computers to potential risk when running on an unsupported and unpatched environment. Running Office 2010 means the existing users of Office 2003 will have to face a...