Wednesday Jul 4, 2012

EDITOR'S NOTE

Well, Windows 8 looks like being a deal cheaper than we expected - the official upgrade price has been set at US$39.99. But there's a few catches. Click here to find out more.

Also, in case you missed it: one of the quirkiest marketing stunts we've seen in a while - nude shopping. LinkedIn users, we've taken a look at LinkedIn for iPad. Plus do you know what type of router you need? Click below for all these articles.

And you can also catch us on TV today! We'll be on Sky News from about 2:45pm, where we'll be discussing the merits of Windows 8.

William Maher
BIT (Business IT)

Windows 8 Pro upgrade announced for less than $50

By William Maher | Jul 3, 2012

A global announcement sets the starting upgrade price for Windows 8 Pro at $39.99, for the first few months at least.

Quirky marketing idea #3: nude shopping

By William Maher | Jul 4, 2012

There’s nothing like a bit of officially sanctioned public nudity to draw the media, and when you combine it with the promise of free shopping…this is what happens.

What type of router do I need?

By Anthony Caruana | Jul 4, 2012

Need a router for your home or office, but know absolutely nothing? Read about routers, speeds and types of wireless and what to do on a tight budget.

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By Anthony Caruana | Jul 3, 2012

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By Jenneth Orantia | Jul 3, 2012

It's not perfect, but LinkedIn for iPad still makes for a nice read over a cup of coffee.

In Pictures: Fujitsu's U772 Ultrabook, a business laptop in red

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