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CompatDB.org now with Windows 8 Support and more
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 09/15/2011 10:18 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
I just updated the CompatDB.org specification to support the following new operating systems: Windows 8, Windows 8 (x86_64), Windows Server 8 (x86_64), Arch Linux, Linux Mint, Sabayon, and Scientific Linux. Please contribute to the compatibility lists by submitting reports of your (in)compatible hardware/software to the database.
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February 8, 2012 
Latest Windows 8 Consumer Preview build number: 8225?
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 07:43 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Some unclarity surrounding the inclusion of Windows Media Center in the upcoming Windows 8 Consumer Preview prompted Microsoft to do two things: reveal Media Center itself, and a build number: 8225.
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Microsoft to launch Windows 8 Consumer Preview at MWC
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 07:42 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is launching in Barcelona during the Mobile World Congress on February 29.
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Microsoft Employees Raise Record-Breaking $100 Million for Nonprofits in 2011
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 07:38 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
U.S. Microsoft employees raised $100.5 million (inclusive of the company match) for more than 18,000 U.S.-based community organizations doing work in the U.S. and around the world last year.
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CompatDB Updates 02/08/12
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 12:22 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Here the latest updates of the CompatDB compatiblity lists. There are today 24 Windows updates.
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Daily Reviews Summary 02/08/12
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:59 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including HIS Radeon HD7970 3GB Review, Corsair vengeance K60 review, and Antec Eleven Hundred Review.
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Improving power efficiency in Windows 8 for applications
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:38 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Steven Sinofsky published a new post on the Building Windows 8 blog, this time looking into the power efficiency for applications
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Microsoft set to sell $899 Nokia Lumia 800 bundle
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:36 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft plans to launch the Nokia Lumia 800 smartphone on Valentines Day in a special bundle costing $899, according to reports.
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Microsoft launches child-friendly Internet Explorer 9
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:35 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft has partnered-up with a British-based child protection group to launch a new version of Internet Explorer to keep kids away from unsuitable content.
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Windows 8: Your Chance To Preview Coming Soon?
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:34 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Computer users may soon get a chance to kick the tires on a trial version of Microsoft's radically overhauled Windows OS.
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Upcoming Microsoft CRM Clients Promise Productivity, Mobility
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:31 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The productivity of salespeople could jump with the upcoming release of native Microsoft Dynamics CRM applications for specific mobile platforms.
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Five reasons why Windows 8 won't be dead on arrival
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:30 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
While I think that the platform is going to have a tough time gaining traction, I dont believe that it will be dead on arrival
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Windows 8 on ARM: The desktop is still there
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:29 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
A new Microsoft blog post strongly implies that both Metro-style and Desktop apps will be supported on Windows 8 on ARM, as Microsoft originally promised.
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Microsoft delivers another app on Android
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/08/2012 11:27 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft rolled out OneNote for Android phones, adding to its growing cross-platform app stable.
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February 7, 2012
Daily Reviews Summary 02/07/12
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/07/2012 11:25 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including Xigmatek Midgard II Mid-Tower Chassis Review, OCZ Synapse Cache 64GB Solid State Drive Review, and Asus BW-12B1LT Internal 12X Blu-Ray Writer Review
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Nokia accidentally reveals white Lumia 900
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/07/2012 11:19 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft Opens C++ Extension for Other Compilers
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/07/2012 10:14 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft has opened its C++ AMP specification so it can also be used by non-Microsoft compilers to harness the power of GPUs (graphics processing units).
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ITC lawyers argue that Barnes & Noble didn't infringe Microsoft's patents
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/07/2012 10:13 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Barnes & Noble received a boost in its patent infringement case against Microsoft after staff attorneys at the US International Trade Commission recommended that ITC Judge Theodore Essex find that the book company had not infringed on three Microsoft patents, reports Bloomberg.
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Windows Phone 8 might not share Window 8 kernel after all?
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/07/2012 10:12 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
A new report claims that the upcoming Windows Phone 8 OS might not share Windows 8's kernel after all, despite a leaked presentation from Microsoft that suggested it was in the works.
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February 6, 2012
Intel 520 SSD Series Reviews Roundup
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 09:24 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Here a roundup of today's Intel 520 SSD reviews from The SSD Review, Legit Reviews, Bjorn3D, Hardware Secrets, OCC, Benchmark Reviews, Techspot, Benchmark Reviews, HotHardware.com, PC Perspective, KitGuru, The Tech Report, HardwareHeaven.com, Guru3D, Tom's Hardware, Anandtech, and The Inquirer
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Windows 8 consumer preview build 8220 new screenshots leaked
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 09:10 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The unofficial Windows 8 beta blog published more screenshots from Windows 8 consumer preview
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Microsoft to deliver CRM apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone in Q2
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 03:27 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft will deliver mobile versions of its Dynamics CRM app and service for iPad, iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 in the second quarter of 2012.
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CompatDB Updates 02/06/12
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 12:32 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Here the latest updates of the CompatDB compatiblity lists. There are today 16 Windows updates.
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Daily Reviews Summary 02/06/12
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 11:53 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Here a roundup of today's articles and reviews, including Timeline: Eight Years of Facebook Features, Feats and Flops, Scan 3XS FT03 ROG SLI System Review, and Cooler Master GeminII M4 CPU Cooler Review
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Microsoft Skydrive Gets Big Update - 25GB Of Cloud Storage
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 10:59 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft SkyDrive has been around for a while, but was recently given a fairly significant update.
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More Windows 8 consumer preview screenshots leaked, new wallpapers emerges
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 10:58 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The unofficial Windows 8 beta blog published more screenshots from the upcoming Windows 8 consumer preview
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Microsoft Removes Start Menu, Button from Windows 8
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 02/06/2012 10:53 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Microsoft has removed the Start button from the taskbar in the upcoming Consumer Preview release of Windows 8.
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