Tag: Operating systems
Game of Thrones author George RR Martin still uses DOS
The bestselling fantasy novelist George RR Martin writes his books on an ancient MS-DOS computer. Speaking on late-night US chat show Conan, the author told host O'Brien that he likes using the out-of-date operating system because it does not correct…
Windows 8.1 confirmed for October 17 release date
Microsoft have confirmed that the Windows 8.1 update (formerly referred to as Windows Blue) will launch on October 17, 2013. Free to existing Windows 8 users, the upgrade will be made available through the Windows Update system, as well as…
ASUS giving up on Windows RT tablets
ASUS will no longer be supporting the Windows RT platform, the company has confirmed, following lacklustre interest in the "lite" version of the Microsoft operating system. "It's not only our opinion, the industry sentiment is also that Windows RT has…
New BlackBerry World store opens ahead of BB10 launch today
RIM has beefed up its BlackBerry World online storefront ahead of today's massive BB10 launch, bringing new video content to the iTunes rival alongside music, apps, games and themes for the new line of smartphones. As it stands, video content…
Windows 8 upgrade pricing revealed
Microsoft have announced the upgrade pricing structure for their forthcoming Windows 8 operating system, and it's not all that expensive. Those looking to jump from Windows XP, Vista of Windows 7 can get the next-gen OS for just $39.99 (£25.50)….
Apple iOS 5.1 now available to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users
iOS 5.1, the latest version of Apple's touch-based mobile operating system, is now available to download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users. Launching alongside the Retina Display packing new iPad, iOS 5.1's biggest new feature is tailored for Japanese…
Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available to download
Microsoft have released the Consumer Preview build of their much-anticipated Windows 8 operating system, and you can try it out now for free. Microsoft's president of Windows Steve Sinofsky told crowds collected at Mobile World Congress today that the OS…
BT sue Google for patent infringement
British Telecom (BT) have filed suit against Google, claiming that the search giant has infringed upon six of the company's patents. It's a potentially sticky situation for Google, as the patents involved concern products right across Google's portfolio, including Google…
LG reveal which of their smartphones are getting Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade
LG have confirmed which of their Android smartphones will be making the jump to the latest build of Google's mobile OS, Ice Cream Sandwhich. We'd already learnt that the LG Optimus 2X would be getting the upgrade and, as expected,…
Want to try Windows 8 on your PC today? Here's how to do it
Microsoft have been showing off the latest build of their Windows 8 operating system at their annual BUILD developer's conference in California this week, revealing new tricks and features of their OS to app and program makers from around the…