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Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
Gaming

Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone

Game publisher PikPok has announced that their original title, Into the Dead, is now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2014
Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'
Unified Communications

Microsoft NZ: 'Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 made better'

That's the view of Dean Edwards, Microsoft New Zealand's Surface Manager, who believes Windows 8.1 represents a new era for the software giant.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2013
FREE Invite - Ingram Micro's Tempo Training for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft

FREE Invite - Ingram Micro's Tempo Training for Microsoft Windows

Free Windows training in NZ! Join Ingram Micro's Tempo Training in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch. Limited spaces, book now!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013
Exclusive: Microsoft comes down hard on local channel pirate
Microsoft

Exclusive: Microsoft comes down hard on local channel pirate

Online auction trader OnlineSale Computers has been stung with $15,000 in penalties after admitting to hardloading unlicensed Microsoft software on PCs.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013
Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law
Gaming

Microsoft warns Kiwis... don't ignore software piracy law

Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013

Global Stories

Windows stories

Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard
Gaming

Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard

The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer's stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat
Cybersecurity

Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat

Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2014
Yet another Windows executive leaves Microsoft...
Microsoft

Yet another Windows executive leaves Microsoft...

Following on from Jon DeVaan's Microsoft retirement earlier this week, Redmond's head of software testing has also cut his losses.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2014
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Windows

Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales

Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs
Gaming

AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs

AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps
Unified Communications

Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps

Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach
Microsoft

Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach

Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Microsoft

Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad

In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Celebrating 30 years of Windows
Semiconductors

Celebrating 30 years of Windows

Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 10 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013
Windows XP: It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Malware

Windows XP: It's the good advice that you just didn't take

Windows XP users face risks as support ends, akin to a car breaking down before a crucial event. Time to upgrade, warns Microsoft NZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2013
377,000 Kiwi PCs under attack as Windows XP expiry date nears
Cybersecurity

377,000 Kiwi PCs under attack as Windows XP expiry date nears

Nearly 377K New Zealand PCs at risk as Windows XP support ends in April, urging users to upgrade for security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013
IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth
Microsoft

IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013
Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril
Cybersecurity

Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril

Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013