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Geeks on Wheels are the real IT deal
Wireless Networks

Geeks on Wheels are the real IT deal

Geeks on Wheels bring IT support to Kiwi doorsteps, solving computer woes nationwide with their mobile tech squad.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2013
Easy does it through Ezi-Mail
Apps

Easy does it through Ezi-Mail

Ezi-Mail's sixth release hits the Windows 8 Store, bringing a suite of 'Zero Inbox' features for a clutter-free email experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Half a million NZ PCs face security risks
Microsoft

Half a million NZ PCs face security risks

Microsoft will end Windows XP support in a year, leaving businesses using the system open to possible breaches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013

Global Stories

Windows stories

Back to the Start for struggling Windows 8?
Microsoft

Back to the Start for struggling Windows 8?

Microsoft mulls Start button's return to Windows 8.1 amidst dire PC sales decline, revealing struggles against a changing market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market
Microsoft

Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market

Microsoft gears up to challenge Apple's iPad Mini, revealing plans for new Windows-powered devices set to hit the market in the coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump
Network Infrastructure

Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump

Windows 8 isn't solely at fault for PC decline, says NPD Group, pointing to OEM pricing challenges in a contested market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Bing Apps refreshed for Windows 8
Apps

Bing Apps refreshed for Windows 8

Bing team rollouts several significant updates to six Bing Apps for Windows 8 – News, Finance, Sports, Weather, Maps and Travel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2013
PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Network Infrastructure

PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles

PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2013
Windows Embedded 8 launched online
Health Technologies

Windows Embedded 8 launched online

Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded 8 for enterprises, aiming to boost Internet of Things with a robust platform for actionable data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2013
Samsung sticks the boot into Windows 8
Windows

Samsung sticks the boot into Windows 8

Samsung threatens tech war with Microsoft over criticism of Windows 8, Surface tablet. PC industry shrinking, lacklustre demand for Surface.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2013
Tough stuff with a price to match
Windows

Tough stuff with a price to match

Panasonic bucks trend with rugged tablets; not cheap, but built tough to withstand extreme conditions. Prices start from $2000.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2013
EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet
Microsoft

EDITED: HP augments Microsoft strategy, chases Apple with Android tablet

Hewlett-Packard is augmenting its Microsoft strategy with the introduction of tablets based on Google's Android operating system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Windows

Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk

Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Gaming

Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales

Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
Microsoft's 21st century learning approach
Microsoft

Microsoft's 21st century learning approach

Microsoft NZ's 2012/13 hits: Boosting 21st-century learning with free digital tools and making strides in tech with the launch of Windows 8.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2013
Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales
Network Infrastructure

Windows 8 fails to ignite PC sales

Latest findings show Microsoft's new release fails to have a significant impact on PC shipments during the fourth quarter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013
Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans
EduTech

Samsung scraps Windows RT U.S. tablet plans

South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013
Microsoft showcases new Windows 8 hardware
Semiconductors

Microsoft showcases new Windows 8 hardware

At CES, Microsoft unveils an array of pioneering Windows 8 hardware, showcasing advancements in touch tech and device mobility.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2013