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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Tablet Vs. iPad 2 Running iOS 5 – Head To Head Feature Comparison [VIDEO]

Oliver Haslam·March 3, 2012

When Microsoft released its Windows 8 Consumer Preview, it was always going to be compared squarely against the biggest, best and some would argue only real competition in the tablet market: the iPad 2.

How To Install Windows 8 Consumer Preview In VirtualBox Virtual Machine On Mac & Windows 7 [Tutorial]

Paul Paliath·March 3, 2012

On Wednesday, Microsoft officially released the Windows 8 Consumer Preview (which is essentially a fancy term for 'public beta'). If you're eager to dabble around with the build in a virtual machine - perhaps due to the lack of a non-production machine, a spare partition, the fear of using it in a production environment, or, well, if you just want to install it in a virtual machine - then you're in luck.

What I Expect To See In The Next-Generation Xbox

Paul Paliath·March 2, 2012

PC Users Are Less Fashionable Than Mac Users, Study Reveals [INFORGRAPHIC]

Ben Reid·March 2, 2012

Most of us can recall that iconic "I’m a Mac" ad campaign by Apple some years ago, which saw Justin Long represent the Mac brand as a trendy, young, modern guy whilst John Hodgman was a comparatively old, middle-aged man carrying the flag for PC.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Surpasses One Million Downloads In First 24 Hours

Paul Morris·March 2, 2012

It was only yesterday morning that the Microsoft team held an event at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and announced that the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, essentially a prerelease version of Windows 8, would be made available immediately for public download. Windows 8 was described by Microsoft was "Windows reimagined", which sounds awfully familiar to the "Inspired by iPad, reimagined for Mac" tagline that Apple are muttering with their Mountain Lion OS.

Install Windows 8 Consumer Preview Using A Bootable USB Flash Drive

Paul Paliath·March 1, 2012

Hands-On Video With Ubuntu For Android In Action!

Oliver Haslam·March 1, 2012

Ubuntu is one of the best Linux distros available in our eyes, and at least one member of the Redmond Pie team uses it as a means of building a home-made Time Capsule for backing up a Mac. On a slight tangent, let us know if you'd like to see a tutorial on getting that up and running!

Microsoft Flight For Windows Now Available For Download, And Is Absolutely Free!

Paul Paliath·March 1, 2012

Here's a tidbit of news that's been lurking behind the shadows of today's Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows Server 8, and Visual Studio 11 announcements: Microsoft has just made Microsoft Flight available for download.

Visual Studio 11 Beta And .NET 4.5 Beta Now Available On MSDN – Download It Now!

Paul Paliath·February 29, 2012

Windows Server 8 Beta Now Available On MSDN And TechNet – Download It Now!

Paul Paliath·February 29, 2012

Right on the heels of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview launch, Microsoft has also released the bits of Windows Server 8 on MSDN and TechNet. Available in both 64-bit ISO and VHD flavors, it is only available in all languages - Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, and Japanese - through the former; the VHD is available in English only.

Official Windows 8 Consumer Preview Wallpapers For Windows 7 Users

Paul Morris·February 29, 2012

All eyes have been firmly fixed on the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona over the last few days as consumers watch eagerly to see what technology-related goodness is set to hit the shelves in the coming weeks and months. So far we have seen Symbian smartphones with whopping 41-megapixel cameras, a tablet device which comes equipped with a stylus, and a Samsung Beam smartphone which has the ability to project images, videos and presentations onto any surface. Exciting stuff.

Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview ISO 64-bit / 32-bit Now

Paul Paliath·February 29, 2012

Microsoft Shows Off Kinect-Powered 3D Interactive Desktop [VIDEO]

Oliver Haslam·February 29, 2012

3D technology is currently all the rage amongst most of the tech companies pushing to find a new and innovative feature that will help them stand out from the crowd. With so many players in the smartphone, TV and computer industry all vying for our dollars, they all need to find a way to differentiate themselves from the competition. 3D, it seems, is one of those ways.

New Limited Edition Glossy White Xbox 360 Kinect Family Bundle Announced [VIDEO]

Oliver Haslam·February 29, 2012

The Xbox 360 may now be over six years old, but Microsoft is showing that there is plenty of life in the old dog yet, with a new console bundle being released across multiple markets.

What Does The Future Hold In Store For Microsoft’s Web Services?

Paul Paliath·February 29, 2012

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