If you woke up today and saw a headline that said “Microsoft Market Share Rising”, you would naturally assume that this was due to Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8. But you would totally be wrong, because a new report suggests that yes – Microsoft’s market share is rising – but it has more to do with Windows 7 than Windows 8. This is significant because it’s the firs

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The biggest news last week in the tech industry was the fact that Microsoft was giving away Windows 8 upgrades for $39.99 to existing users of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. However, earlier today, it was also revealed that the Windows 8 $40 upgrade offer would include users of the Windows 8 Release Preview. What is the Windows 8 Release Preview, you ask? Well, it’s a free demo

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Windows 8 is set to come out later this fall. But PC users (many of whom just upgraded to Windows 7), might not jump on the Windows 8 bandwagon in droves. Windows 8 is Microsoft’s first tablet-centric operating system. With its unique Metro UI and lack of Windows Media Center, it’s a bit of a change from previous versions of Windows. Microsoft has even announced that Windows 8 will not feat

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Buying a new computer when a new Windows operating system is on the horizon can be problematic. You don’t want to spend $100 or more on an operating system today only to be left behind in a few months when the next version comes out. So what can an average PC user do to future-proof a PC? Today, we’re going to help you decide if you should buy a new computer today or wait until Windows 8 is

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