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2013: Installing Linux on Windows 8 PC is still a pain
It's still very hard to install Linux on Windows 8 PCs, and it's next to impossible to install Linux on Windows RT devices like the Microsoft Surface RT.
Nokia Windows RT tablet will include keyboard cover with built-in battery
The cell phone giant will offer a case that goes one better than Microsoft's own Type Cover for its Surface tablet.
Why is Microsoft contributing to WebKit?
If Apple and Google won't work on supporting the proposed W3C standards for touch in WebKit, then Microsoft will - to get it adopted on websites that will then work better on Windows and Windows Phone.
A dozen shades of Macintosh and iOS rants (Part 2)
So many leftover rants in the world of Apple's computing platforms and so little time. This year, a down-sized "fifty" themed list will have to suffice. And there are some tips and news in the mix. (Part 2 of 2)
A dozen shades of Macintosh and iOS rants (Part 1)
My desktop and inbox are littered with items from across 2012. Here is a 3-dot list, my Dozen Shades of Mac and iOs rants that I hope you may find interesting here at year's end. (First of two parts)
Windows Azure: A look back and hints of what's ahead
It was a busy year for the Microsoft public cloud team in 2012. And 2013 is shaping up to be another fast-paced one on the Azure front.
Microsoft Surface tablet pulling in PC-level license fees in a post-PC world
Microsoft has priced its Surface tablet is such a way that it can pull in PC revenues in a post-PC world -- but only by cutting out the hardware partners and selling the tablet itself.
Windows 8, Windows RT, Win Phone 8 support coming soon with updated Intune cloud service
Microsoft's fourth release of its Windows Intune service will add sideloading and management support to Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 devices.
Mac OS is better and Mac users are better people
A study tracking various technology metrics surrounding charitable giving, including operating systems, browsers and e-mail services, shows that Mac users give more.
Gmail loses Google Sync: How Windows 8, RT, Office are affected
As part of a "winter cleaning," Google plans to drop support for its most powerful sync feature for customers of its free email services. What effect will this decision have on customers using the latest versions of Windows and Office?
Will standardizing on a single browser today help keep IT costs at bay?
A new Microsoft-commissioned study makes the case that corporations do well by standardizing on a single browser. Microsoft's obvious hope and contention is that browser is Internet Explorer.
Microsoft's new high-performance-computing pack provides clustering in the cloud
Microsoft is making generally available its latest high-performance-computing software that provides support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, among other features.
Everything you need to know about Windows 8 upgrades (FAQ part 2)
Upgrading to Windows 8 is a straightforward process, but the details vary depending on your starting point. This second installment of my Windows 8 upgrade FAQ covers the ins and outs of different upgrade paths.
The ultimate Windows 8 upgrade FAQ
You've got questions about the Windows 8 upgrade. Can you burn the upgrade files to DVD or a USB flash drive? Is it possible to go from a 32-bit Windows PC to 64-bit? Who qualifies for cheap upgrades? I've got the answers you're looking for.
Microsoft finalizes System Center 2012 Service Pack 1
Microsoft's System Center 2012 Service Pack 1 is an important one, as far as service packs go. It figures into the management story for Windows RT and Windows Phone 8 devices.