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2011,Jun
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More Hidden Features in Windows 8

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Aside from the Computex and D9 conferences, it has been pretty quiet in the Windows 8 scene. But new information was revealed today indicating that Windows 8 will get better crash-detection features, a 3G/Wi-Fi/WWAN Cost Limiter and a taskbar with multi-monitor support. (more…)

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2011,Jun
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Windows 8 to have Xbox Live Integration

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During an interview at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft revealed that it’s Xbox Live service will be integrated into Windows 8 as an entertainment service. (more…)

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2011,Jun
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Microsoft Unveils Windows 8 Video

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It is one thing to read and talk about Microsoft’s upcoming operating system Windows 8, and an entirely other thing to see it in action. If you are interested in Windows 8 you – by now – must have seen the less than five minute long preview that made the rounds a few days ago.  (more…)

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2011,Apr
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SmartScreen for file checking

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We bring you a native SmartScreen file checking system that prevents users from launching malicious software on their desktop. Long Zheng istartedsomething.com discovered this feature on Friday and gives us some more details about it. (more…)

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2011,Apr
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Windows 8 ‘system reset’ image

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Among the many new features that will be incorporated into Windows 8, one that had previously leaked was that the system could be reset to factory conditions in just a few minutes. On this front, an image has leaked that shows the reset button and that it will be located near the system restore option within Windows.

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