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Buying a laptop or tablet in 2013: handy 60-second breakdown of all the options 
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Buying a laptop or tablet in 2013: handy 60-second breakdown of all the options

by William Maher  |  8 May 2013  |  Comment now
Once upon a time, when you needed a portable computer you bought a laptop. Now….take a look at the slide in the photo.
Buying a laptop? Here is Toshiba's new Portégé Z10t laptop/tablet 
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Buying a laptop? Here is Toshiba's new Portégé Z10t laptop/tablet

by Alex Kidman  |  30 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
A key feature is the Portege Z10t has a screen which actually detaches from the keyboard, like the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix we looked at recently. Click to see the price.
Cheap smartphones: The $229 Nokia Lumia 520 
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Cheap smartphones: The $229 Nokia Lumia 520

by Krishan Sharma  |  16 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
If you're in the market for a cheap smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 520 is a budget option that might be worth considering.
Support for Windows XP and Office 2003 ends in one year's time 
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Support for Windows XP and Office 2003 ends in one year's time

by Krishan Sharma  |  9 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Starting April 8 2014, you will no longer receive security updates and tech support from Microsoft for Windows XP
5 reasons to consider a Windows Phone 
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5 reasons to consider a Windows Phone

by Anthony Caruana  |  11 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
Why would anyone not stick with the iPhone, but consider a Windows Phone instead? Click to see why.
The good and bad: A review of the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT 
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The good and bad: A review of the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT

by Barry Collins  |  6 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
A unique, superbly designed tablet that’s ideal for mobile professionals, but it has too many compromises to make it a must-have.
Buying a Windows tablet: Core, Atom or ARM? 
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Buying a Windows tablet: Core, Atom or ARM?

by William Maher  |  29 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Don't make the mistake of getting the cheapest Windows 8 tablet, or you might be in for a disappointment.
How to easily switch from Windows Live Messenger to Skype 
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How to easily switch from Windows Live Messenger to Skype

by Anthony Caruana  |  17 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Your Messenger account will shut down in March, but fortunately there's a way to switch to Skype and keep the same username and password. Click to see how.
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.
HTC 8X and HTC 8S now available with Telstra and Optus 
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HTC 8X and HTC 8S now available with Telstra and Optus

by Anthony Caruana  |  30 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
HTC today announced local availability of two "signature" Windows phones; the HTC 8X and the HTC 8S.
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?
Windows Phones have the flash, but are they worth your cash? 
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Windows Phones have the flash, but are they worth your cash?

by William Maher  |  30 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
A new breed of phones running Windows Phone 8 are about to go on sale. Are they worth looking at?
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.
Do you need to pre-order your gadgets? 
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Do you need to pre-order your gadgets?

by Anthony Caruana  |  18 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Unless you just have to be the first among your friends and peers to have something is there any advantage in pre-ordering a phone or some other gadget?
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?
Picking a Windows Phone: HTC's new 8X vs Nokia's Lumia 920 
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Picking a Windows Phone: HTC's new 8X vs Nokia's Lumia 920

by Adam Turner  |  20 Sep 2012  |  Comment now
HTC has unveiled it's "Signature" Windows Phone 8 handsets to battle the iPhone 5 and Android army. But how does it compare to Nokia's new Windows phones?
In pictures: Samsung's Ativ S Windows Phone 8 
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In pictures: Samsung's Ativ S Windows Phone 8

30 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
Samsung has taken the wraps off the first Windows Phone 8 device. See the photos.
How to try Windows 8 without the pain 
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How to try Windows 8 without the pain

by Anthony Caruana  |  17 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
Here are some free tools you can use to test the Windows 8 trial out without having to completely wipe your computer when the 90 day trial ends.
Windows RT brands announced and Surface price rumoured 
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Windows RT brands announced and Surface price rumoured

by Anthony Caruana  |  15 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
A rumour published yesterday by Engadget is suggesting that Microsoft will be undercutting the existing tablet market significantly with a retail price of just $199.
Should you wait for a Windows 8 tablet? 
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Should you wait for a Windows 8 tablet?

by Barry Collins  |  13 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
The Microsoft Surface is coming, bringing the ability to run Windows programs, pen control and ability for several people to use the one device. Read more and decide if it's worth waiting for.
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