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It's official: You can no longer upgrade for free from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 or 11

The freebie upgrade path which remained a loophole for so long, allowing older operating systems to jump to Windows 10 or 11, is no more.

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Playing Fortnite on Windows 7? We've got some bad news for you

Fortnite no longer supports Windows 7 (or Windows 8), bringing in a hard requirement for Windows 10 with its new cyberpunk season.

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Microsoft ends Windows 7 and Windows 8 support this week

It's the end of an era as Microsoft closes the books on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, though we're not sure who's still using Windows 8 in 2023.

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Windows 7, 8.1 will support Skylake after all

Skylake will be supported on Windows 8, Windows 8.1 as Microsoft reverts policy.

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AMD Announces Radeon Crimson Software

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Windows 7 PC's will be phased out starting October 2016

Microsoft is all too eager to phase out existing Windows platforms in favor of its new unified OS.

 SanDisk Helps Consumers Conquer PC Upgrades with Industry First Video-Based SSD Upgrade Service
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SanDisk Helps Consumers Conquer PC Upgrades with Industry First Video-Based SSD Upgrade Service

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Forcing the Windows 10 update to actually, well, update

Windows 10 isn't updating for everyone, so here's some tips on how to get it downloaded to your machine.

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BIOSTAR brings out the Small but Powerful Hi-Fi B85S1 Motherboard

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Ideum Duet Smart Table runs both Windows and Android operating systems

Ideum launches a new line of smart tables that can run either Windows or Android operating systems.

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Microsoft: Windows 10 will be free upgrade for Windows 7, 8/8.1 users

To try to make things right with the PC, laptop and mobile communities, Microsoft plans to make Windows 10 a free upgrade to Windows 7 and 8/8.1 users.

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Free support for Windows 7 ends today

Has it REALLY been that long? Windows is ending support for Windows 7 in a bid to speed the transition to the ill-fated Windows 8.

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Lenovo is 'hopeful' of Microsoft Windows 10 helping drive sales

After consumer disappoint with Windows 8/8.1, PC manufacturers and consumers have shown increased interest in the Windows 10 operating system.

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Windows 8.1 receives native MKV support

Microsoft's latest update to Windows 8.1 has the touch-capable OS receive native support for MKV files.

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Windows 8, 8.1 finally surpass 15% operating system market share

Microsoft Windows 7 remains the most popular Windows OS, controlling 53.05 percent.

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Microsoft learning from Windows 8 mistakes, hopes to win users over

Microsoft didn't succeed with Windows 8, but is learning from mistakes and hopes to win over consumer trust with Windows 10 next year.

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Microsoft officially unveils Windows 10, pushing into the future

Microsoft today unveiled its Windows 10 operating system, hoping to entice both Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users to the newer OS.

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Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 users will receive free Windows 9 upgrade

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 users should be able to upgrade to Windows 9 for free, according to reports.

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Microsoft France President confirms Windows 9 unveiling next week

Microsoft is expected to officially unveil Windows 9 during a media event on September 30.

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Chinese officials ban Microsoft Windows 8 from government PCs

The Chinese government has decided to ban Microsoft Windows 8 from government PCs, though most of them still run using Windows XP anyway.

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Brace yourselves, Microsoft says the Start menu will return soon

Microsoft has finally realized that a touchscreen interface for desktop PC users will never catch on, and is bringing the start menu back for good!

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VLC for Windows 8 to release on March 10th

After doing last minute bug fixes, VideoLAN is all set to release its media player for Windows 8.

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Microsoft could soon release a free edition of Windows 8.1

Microsoft is rumored to be prepping a free version of Windows 8.1 to attract more users.

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VLC Player finally gets Windows Store Approval

After fixing all the issues with the BETA version, VLC finally receives an approval from Windows apps store and will be listed soon.

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Microsoft slashes Windows 8.1 prices for OEM partners

Microsoft is listening to OEM partners and will slash prices that partners must pay per license to pre-install Windows 8.1 on new laptops.

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Tablets! Tablets! Tablets!

Are Windows 8 tablets finally an attractive option as far as portable computers go? Or should you still go with an Android or iOS device?

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Lenovo enhances its already great X1 Carbon laptop

Lenovo refreshes its X1 Carbon laptop, features 14-inch anti-glare 2560x1440 display.

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Microsoft will merge Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Phone eventually

One OS to rule them all? Microsoft will eventually combine its Windows family of operating systems.

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Toshiba Unveils Updated Mainstream Laptop Lineup

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ASUS Announces X102BA Ultraportable with 10.1-inch Multi-Touch Display

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ASUS Announces Transformer Book Trio 'Three-in-One' Ultraportable

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Windows 8 gets banned from HWBot amidst faults in its RTC

Leading benchmarking results site HWBOT.org bans Windows 8 from results over issues with the operating system's real-time-clock.

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Samsung Announces U.S. Launch of ATIV Book 9 Plus and ATIV Tab 3

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ASUS Announce ET2301 AiO PC With Fold-Flat 23" Multi-Touch Display

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RumorTT: Microsoft to slash prices on Surface RT as a result of poor sales

Microsoft could cut Surface RT prices substantially if rumors are true.

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Samsung denies that they're shutting down their PC business

The rumors are not true, Samsung are not leaving the PC business.

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Lenovo launches a slew of new Windows 8, touch-capable laptops

Lenovo unveils a new range of Windows 8-powered, touch-capable laptops.

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Halo: Spartan Assault arrives on Windows Phone and Windows 8

The next installment in Halo series has been announced, not what anyone was expecting.

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PC market is still in trouble, new projections see the market continue to tumble into 2014

PC market continues to tumble, we haven't seen the worse of it yet.

Kingston DT Workspace 64GB 'Windows To Go' USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review
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Kingston DT Workspace 64GB 'Windows To Go' USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Windows To Go with the DT Workspace USB 3.0 pen drive from Kingston. Let's dive in and take a look.

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SlimPort Summit 2013 Coverage - What is SlimPort?

Check out our coverage from Shanghai, China where we look closely at SlimPort.

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Windows 8 may have 100 million licenses in the wild, but install base sits at an estimated 59 million

Out of the 100 million Windows 8 licenses, just 59 million estimated have it installed.

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Notebook vendors joining Intel to push for Android-based devices

Intel are pushing for Android-based notebooks, notebook vendors join in on the fight.

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Microsoft to resurrect the Windows Start button in Windows 8.1

Microsoft will revive the start button in Windows 8.1, sort of...

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Intel CEO alludes to upcoming massive price drop on Windows 8 devices

Intel CEO says prices on future Windows 8 touch devices will drop like a rock, when upcoming Intel chips release.

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ASUS Taichi 31 with Dual 13.3-inch Displays Now Available

Microsoft Windows 8 and Metro UI: The (d)evolution of the world's most popular OS
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Microsoft Windows 8 and Metro UI: The (d)evolution of the world's most popular OS

Tasos delivers his thoughts on Windows 8 and Metro UI and why it could be the (d)evolution of the world's most popular OS, as well as Microsoft's reasons for the UI design in the new OS.

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Microsoft stock drops riding the news of huge drop in PC shipment numbers

Microsoft stock tumbles after PC shipment reports.

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Samsung Launches ATIV Smart PC Pro Ultrabook

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Windows Blue build 9364 leaks out, multiple Live Tile sizes, same-width side-by-side apps on offer

Leaked build of Windows Blue shows off multiple Live Tile sizes and same-width side-by-side apps.