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Lenovo Thinkpad Helix: Is this the future of business laptops? 
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Lenovo Thinkpad Helix: Is this the future of business laptops?

by William Maher  |  15 May 2013  |  Comment now
Now on sale in Australia, the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is unlike many laptops we've used before. Here are our first impressions.
Work gadgets: Panasonic's Windows 8 Toughpad and Toughbook 
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Work gadgets: Panasonic's Windows 8 Toughpad and Toughbook

by Daniel James  |  10 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
They're not cheap, but this Toughpad and Toughbook are the type of computers that will suit working the rain, dust and will cope with being knocked around.
Windows 8 price expected to jump after next week 
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Windows 8 price expected to jump after next week

by Juha Saarinen  |  22 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Microsoft is set to end promotional pricing for its Windows 8 operating system at the end of the month, raising prices substantially from February 1.
Download the free new Dropbox for Windows 8 
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Download the free new Dropbox for Windows 8

by Anthony Caruana  |  8 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Get the free Dropbox for Windows 8, which is available for download now.
Review: Acer's Aspire S7, a laptop with a touchscreen 
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Review: Acer's Aspire S7, a laptop with a touchscreen

by John Gillooly  |  13 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
It is a truly luxurious product, with great attention to engineering detail as well as great integration with Windows 8.
Handy Windows 8 tip: you can run the "classic" desktop on a second screen 
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Handy Windows 8 tip: you can run the "classic" desktop on a second screen

by Anthony Caruana  |  5 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
Here's something we didn't realise would be this easy - running apps like Excel and Word on one screen, and new Windows 8 apps on the other.
Microsoft Surface Pro: worth spending more than an iPad? 
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Microsoft Surface Pro: worth spending more than an iPad?

by William Maher  |  30 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Today's news is that the Microsoft Surface Pro will cost at least, if not more, than a top-end iPad. Here's why we'd consider spending that extra few hundred dollars.
Annual upgrades for Windows: good or bad? 
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Annual upgrades for Windows: good or bad?

by Anthony Caruana  |  29 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Speculation is that Microsoft will upgrade windows every year. Is it important to have the latest operating system?
How long can I keep using Windows 7? 
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How long can I keep using Windows 7?

by Jon Honeyball  |  19 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
So if you want to carry on using Windows 7 instead of Windows 8, your OS will be supported for the rest of this decade.
If you're buying a Microsoft Surface, be aware of this 
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If you're buying a Microsoft Surface, be aware of this

by Anthony Caruana  |  6 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
We certainly think the new Microsoft Surface tablet has some good points, but there's one baffling oversight.
Handy quick-start guide so you don't get lost in Windows 8 
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Handy quick-start guide so you don't get lost in Windows 8

by William Maher  |  1 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Stop, or at least, limit the cries of "how do I…" by giving your staff this free quick and dirty guide to getting around Windows 8.
Reckon updates on QuickBooks Windows 8 compatibility 
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Reckon updates on QuickBooks Windows 8 compatibility

by William Maher  |  29 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
If you use QuickBooks, here is the timeframe for when the accounting software will be fully compatible with Windows 8.
Could you do "real work" on a Microsoft Surface keyboard? 
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Could you do "real work" on a Microsoft Surface keyboard?

by William Maher  |  26 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
It's so thin, but how easy is it to type on the new keyboard for Microsoft's new Surface tablet?
You can get Windows 8 Pro (upgrade) at Officeworks for $48.72 
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You can get Windows 8 Pro (upgrade) at Officeworks for $48.72

by Anthony Caruana  |  26 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Officeworks has already commenced undercutting the market and is offering the Windows 8 Pro upgrade for $48.72.
Windows 8 on the cheap: a $499 Windows laptop 
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Windows 8 on the cheap: a $499 Windows laptop

by William Maher  |  25 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
It has a touchscreen, the new Windows 8 and it doesn't look half bad. So would we recommend it?
4 handy work apps for Windows 8 
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4 handy work apps for Windows 8

by Anthony Caruana  |  25 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
With Windows 8 officially arriving on Friday, here are four handy apps if you're using the new operating system for work.
Windows XP and Vista users: time to upgrade? 
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Windows XP and Vista users: time to upgrade?

by William Maher  |  22 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
A new Microsoft blog post urges businesses using Windows XP to start getting ready to move to Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Could your café, boutique, design firm do with a touchscreen computer? 
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Could your café, boutique, design firm do with a touchscreen computer?

by William Maher  |  19 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
While watching Acer show off its large Aspire 7600U touchscreen Windows 8 computer today, we couldn't help but wonder who might use one.
Windows RT vs Windows 8: Which Surface for work? 
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Windows RT vs Windows 8: Which Surface for work?

by Anthony Caruana  |  18 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
So, you want a Windows tablet for work. What's the difference between the Surface with Windows RT and the Surface with Windows 8 Pro?
Microsoft Surface tablet will start at $559 in Australia - more specs, prices here 
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Microsoft Surface tablet will start at $559 in Australia - more specs, prices here

by John Gillooly  |  17 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Australian pre-orders have been announced for Microsoft's new Surface tablet with Windows RT. Here is what you need to know about Surface, Windows RT and the hidden costs.
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