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Nvidia ends support for Windows 7 and 8, as well as Kepler GPUs

13 October 2021, 11:11

On the positive side, the GeForce v496.13 WHQL driver is optimised for Back 4 Blood.

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WaitList.dat file secretly stores written snippets and much more

24 September 2018, 12:11

Windows 8/10 file might include scribbled down passwords, emails, and Office texts.

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Windows 7/8.1 updates blocked on Kaby Lake and Ryzen PCs

14 April 2017, 10:01

"Your PC uses a processor that is designed for the latest version of Windows".

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Windows 7 OEM sales to cease on 31st October 2016

3 November 2015, 10:06

Microsoft appears to be confident that Windows 10 will satisfy business users after that date.

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SafeDisc, SecuROM DRM support removed from Windows 8, 7, Vista

24 September 2015, 12:06

Microsoft provides a workaround to its own security patch, warns you against using it.

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Microsoft releases fix for critical flaw in Windows font driver

21 July 2015, 15:06

The flaw exists in all supported versions of Windows.

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Intel set to become the biggest supplier of tablet processors

24 March 2015, 12:37

And prepare yourself for a flood of cheap 2-in-1s by summer.

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MSI launches Broadwell based Cubi mini-PCs

20 March 2015, 13:05

These compact PCs will become available from the end of this month.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 5 'Critical' security issues

11 March 2015, 10:45

A fix for the widespread cross-platform FREAK bug is included.

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ASUS to put more focus on 2-in-1 devices this year

12 February 2015, 11:04

Sees good potential for growth following the success of the Transformer Book T100.

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Microsoft Windows with Bing to be restricted to smaller laptops

12 February 2015, 10:04

This rumoured move will allow only laptops with 14-inch or less screens to use the discount OS.

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Microsoft hits back after Google publicises Windows bug

13 January 2015, 10:20

Google didn't want to wait until the bug fix was distributed today, Patch Tuesday.

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Windows 10 news and leaks roundup

12 January 2015, 10:35

It's just over a week until the beginning of 'The next chapter'.

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Samsung shows off its curved screen All-in-One PC7

30 December 2014, 11:35

We also hear that the firm will cease using the ATIV brand name.

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Asus Transformer Book T100 Chi on the way

17 December 2014, 11:35

This unannounced premium model was discovered in a Wi-Fi Alliance listing.

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Microsoft COO: Windows 10 to launch in autumn 2015

11 December 2014, 11:50

The OS release timeframe shifts later than previously signalled by Kevin Turner.

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HP announces ultra-thin and light EliteBook Folio 1020 family

2 December 2014, 10:05

These are business class laptops made of magnesium-lithium alloy and carbon fibre.

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Windows 10's NT kernel to jump to version 10

24 November 2014, 10:05

Microsoft tells program and website developers to do updates in preparation.

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Toshiba launches 12.5-inch Portégé Z20t laptop-tablet hybrid

11 November 2014, 14:05

Boasts an Intel Core M processor, Full HD screen, Wacom digitiser and 16 hrs of battery life.

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Acer launches Aspire V Nitro Black Edition 4K gaming laptop

4 November 2014, 11:05

Key performance components include an Intel Core i7-4710HQ and Nvidia GTX 860M.

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Windows 8.X market share finally surpasses 15 per cent

3 November 2014, 11:05

Windows 8.1 use grew dramatically as XP market share plunged below 20 per cent.

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Toshiba launches the Satellite Radius 11 convertible

22 October 2014, 13:50

Windows 8.1 device offers a 360 degree rotating hinge. Priced from $330.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 update to the Insider Program

22 October 2014, 10:05

Includes "nearly 7,000 improvements and fixes."

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E FUN launches 10.1-inch 2-in-1 Windows tablet priced at $179

21 October 2014, 12:35

Budget Intel quad-core hybrid will be available from Walmart from mid-November.

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Intel Bay Trail-powered HDMI stick PC available online

20 October 2014, 12:50

The Meegopad T01 stick supports Windows 8.1, Android and Linux.

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Bush brand Windows tablet and smartphone go on sale at Argos

20 October 2014, 10:35

Budget Windows devices will cost you £129.99 and £69.95 respectively.

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Nine security bulletins detailed by Microsoft for Patch Tuesday

13 October 2014, 10:20

Three 'Critical: Remote Code Execution' patches are among the fixes.

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Windows 10 Technical Preview "rough, unfinished" on touch PCs

1 October 2014, 22:35

It also expires on the 15th April 2015.

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Microsoft announces Windows 10 (video)

30 September 2014, 22:35

"One product family, one platform, one store".

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HP expands its Stream range to include a $199 laptop

30 September 2014, 12:05

Two versions of this Stream laptop and two new Stream Windows tablets are launched.

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Windows 9 to be a free upgrade for Windows 8 users

29 September 2014, 10:05

Reveals the president of Microsoft Indonesia.

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Windows 9 notification centre and virtual desktops demonstrated

15 September 2014, 10:00

Some useful new additions to Windows are shown off in video demos.

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Video shows Windows 9 Start Menu in action

12 September 2014, 09:00

The Modern UI part of the Start Menu can get pretty large.

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