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Windows turns 35: a visual history

The Verge

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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The Windows 21H1 update, and why I won’t miss Windows 10X

Computerworld Vertical IT

I started focusing on Windows as an external analyst in 1994, during the ramp-up to Windows 95. In fact, 1995 was a near-magical time for me as the lead launch analyst for Windows; it turned my first and only year at Dataquest into a traveling and media extravaganza. Disclosure Microsoft is a client of the author.

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Microsoft releases Windows 11 preview, available to download now

The Verge

Microsoft is releasing its first Windows 11 preview build today. Windows Insiders can download the Windows 11 preview ( build 22000.51 ) right now, which includes access to the new Start menu, multitasking features, and overhauled Microsoft Store. The new Windows 11 File Explorer. New media controls in Windows 11.

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Epic v. Apple trial reveals how Microsoft has never made money off Xbox hardware

GeekWire

Microsoft’s Lori Wright, vice president of business development for Gaming, Media & Entertainment, was called to the stand as an expert witness on Wednesday, to give testimony related to Microsoft’s well-publicized attempts to work around Apple to get its Project xCloud service on the iOS store.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus review: hardware can’t carry it all

The Verge

A lot of that comes down to the software: last year’s Galaxy Tab S6 was beset with bugs, confusing software, and unfinished features that just ruined the experience, despite the S6’s impressive hardware. Hardware and Design. In terms of hardware, there’s very little to complain about with either model. The S7 Plus has a 12.4-inch

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Amazon puts Fire TV Cube to work, repurposes streaming device for desktop computing

GeekWire

(Amazon Photo) At a company famous for turning doors into desks, it only made sense for Amazon’s cloud division to find its first desktop productivity device in one of its consumer division’s existing streaming media products.

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MicroSoft: Still dominating in enterprise office automation

CTOvision

The Company also designs and sells hardware, and delivers online advertising to the customers. The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other. Notes from the field: Office 365 pain following Windows 10 upgrade (itwriting.com).

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