One of the juiciest: Surface Pro is able to run other operating systems than the default Windows 8. Like other Windows 8 machines, you can access BIOS settings and turn off secure boot, enabling you to load other OSes. Linux on Surface Pro is possible!Linux on Surface RT is not possible, or at least not easy, because Microsoft has used the UEFI Secure Boot system to lock down the firmware and only allowed signed binaries (applications) to run. It can’t be turned off, …
Microsoft Musn’t Neglect Windows 7 Users
So after just 6 months Microsoft is planning to update 8, even though most people have barely got used to its pretty colored tiles and where's the Start Menu interface. Thats all very well for those who use Windows 8 and whose only desire is to have the most cutting-edge PC possible, but Microsoft seems to forget that millions of us are there who don't.I finally upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7 this year, for the sole reason that my XP machine had given up the ghost …
Windows 8.1 : Whats New in the Leaked Build 9369 : Video
Recently, a new build of the upcoming Windows 8.1 have been leaked to the web. Many people have already tried it and now WinBeta have created a video walk through explaining its new features.The latest build of Windows 8.1 have a new Files App for the metro UI. It's the metro version of Windows Explorer. It also have a new PC Settings pane with more new sections and a much cleaner look.There are no major changes like the return of the start button and the boot to …
Windows 9 to be Released This October? That’s a bit Hard to Swallow!
When something exiting is about to happen, rumors come up... Sometimes, they become true... But some are not that lucky... The rumor we got today is too good to be true... Yep... They are saying Microsoft is going to release Windows 9 this year!Microsoft usually take several years to release a new version. At least 3... They released Windows 8 last year and if they are going to release Windows 9 this year, there's only one year of development! Can they do it?Apart …
Here’s a Video Demonstrating Fresh Paint in Windows Blue!
Windows Blue is currently on Microsoft's stove. They plan to release it as a major upgrade for Windows 8 in this year. Some think they do this to patch major faults in Windows 8! If not, there's no reason to release such a big update in a very short time!Microsoft have just demonstrated some of it new features in a confidential meeting held at Tech Fest. A video have been leaked from this meeting and now everyone can see what happened!Microsoft tried to demonstrate …
Age of Empires II is Coming to Steam With Better HD Graphics!
Can you remember Age of Empires II? I think you can... Back then, it's the most popular strategy game on earth! Still its heat haven't died out. Now, its coming back again! The king is coming... Brace yourselves!When Microsoft released the Age of Empires II on 1999 (14 years ago), it became a big hit. Many people started to play that game including me. It's really cool. Even after finishing the Age of Empires II, we always wanted to play a similar game. Now, the …
Windows 9 Might Be Released Next Year Without the Start Button!
Microsoft released Windows 8 at the end of last year. According to the rumors, they have already started working on the next version of Windows, the Windows 9 and they claim Microsoft might release it on 2014! Normally, Microsoft won't release new versions that fast...Remember what happened to Windows Vista? Vista became a big failure and the company started to fall with it. So, Microsoft decided to release Windows 7 earlier than the planned date. Can it be the same …
Linux and Windows Users Do Not Buy Windows 8 Machines : UEFI have Bugs
When Microsoft first announced Windows 8's UEFI support and the Secure Boot feature, many appreciated it as a step towards better security. Yes, it does improve the security of our machines by great amounts. It will prevent unsigned software from running in our machine which is really a good thing! But, it comes with a price... If you are an advanced Windows user... You might want to divide the hard disk into separate partitions before you use it... You might want to …
Microsoft Office Coming to Linux?
Here's the latest rumor... Microsoft is going to release a native version of their Office package specially for Linux! According to the rumors, it's going to be announced on 2014. Can it happen? Is it true? Sometimes, it won't happen... Why? Earlier we also got rumors about Photoshop coming to Linux. But still we are waiting. So, this rumor might also become just another rumor... Sometimes, Microsoft will really release a Linux version of Office... Recently Linux have …