Windows 8 made some big changes to a familiar operating system. But will Microsoft backtrack and add a new Windows 8 Start menu in its next update?
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Keeping up with the latest operating system news is important for staying on top of new patches, updates, and upgrades. Read about what's new in operating systems and how it impacts your organization.
How to add the Start menu back into Windows 8
Filed Under: Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Blue
Are you ready for the end of Windows XP support?
There’s now less than one year before Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows XP support. And by the look of it, many companies could be open to serious security risks when it happens.
Filed Under: Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, virtualization, Windows, Windows XP
‘Windows Blue’ OS leaked: What can we expect from Microsoft’s update?
An updated version of Windows 8, originally referred to as “Windows Blue,” is due for release this summer. Will the update convince more businesses to switch to Microsoft’s latest OS?
Filed Under: Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Blue
Businesses sticking with XP because of legacy apps, survey says
Support for Windows XP will end in just over a year, but many businesses are still clinging to the old OS. Why are IT departments so reluctant to upgrade?
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: uprgade, Windows, Windows 8, Windows XP
Windows 8 price to rise 500% next week
For those considering a move to Windows 8: If you don’t do it soon, the upgrade could get a lot more expensive.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, upgrade, Windows 8
Windows 8 downgrade rights: 3 things IT needs to know
We wrote recently about how downgrading to Windows 7 may be the best option for businesses that find themselves with new PCs running Windows. But before making those plans, it’s important to properly understand Windows 8 downgrade rights.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, software licenses, Windows 8
Why a Windows 8 downgrade could be best for businesses
Two months after its release, Windows 8 adoption has been slow to catch on – especially among businesses.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, upgrade, Windows 8
IT will avoid Windows 8, despite security improvements
Windows 8 will struggle to catch on with businesses, according to recent surveys. Apparently many organizations would rather stick with the 11-year-old Windows XP than upgrade.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: Microsoft, upgrades, Windows 8
OS security: Will this firm build the first invulnerable operating system?
Hackers often attack vulnerabilities in operating systems, making OS security one of IT’s top concerns. One company says it has a solution for preventing further attacks: an OS with no security holes.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Operating Systems Tagged With: Kaspersky Lab, software, vulnerabilities
Why IT might be wrong about Windows 8
Early indicators suggest Windows 8 may suffer from a lack of interest, especially in the enterprise. But there are reasons IT may want to consider moving to the new OS – and some businesses may not have much choice.
Filed Under: Operating Systems, Special Report Tagged With: Microsoft, tablets, upgrades, Windows 8