Man the lifeboats! The Surface RTitanic is sinking fast

Follow:   07.22.2013  View in a Browser Man the lifeboats! The Surface RTitanic is sinking fast 07.19.2013 5:14 AM Microsoft's message seems to be: yes, while our low-end Surface RT tablet stinks, it doesn't stink as much as it used to. Meanwhile, as many as 6 million Surface RTs sit idle. Tune in or tune out: How does Windows 8 stack up on a home theater PC? 07.19.2013 3:30 AM Windows 8's modern interface translates surprisingly well to the TV screen, but some key software omissions could hurt HTPC buffs. -ADVERTISEMENT-   Windows 8 Starter Guide Start learning Windows 8 Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 »See what we think about it. »Check its price.   Ballmer outlines the road ahead for Microsoft Office, Skype, 'Bing Now' 07.12.2013 12:14 PM Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer outlines how Microsoft plans to reinvent the future of documents, collaboration, anticipatory data, and gaming. Halo: Spartan Assault launches for Windows 8 and WP8 with a few 'gotchas' 07.19.2013 8:19 AM The debut of the legendary Halo series on Microsoft's next-gen platforms looks fun, but be sure to read the fine print. Three cool ways to tweak File Explorer in Windows 8 07.17.2013 8:18 AM With a couple easy changes, you can make Windows' file manager even better. OneNote MX update makes app more business friendly 07.17.2013 5:30 AM The Windows 8 app can now connect to Office 365 accounts. Bill Gates: the college lecture is dead?but Microsoft Bob isn't 07.15.2013 12:00 PM With the Internet allowing students to "shop" for the best lectures, the role of the college professor should shift to facilitating the progress of individual students, Bill Gates tells a Microsoft education summit. Review: Instagram Explorer puts Instagram on display in Windows 8 07.16.2013 11:20 AM Instagram Explorer for Windows 8 is a dedicated app for the Modern UI. It doesn't allow you to take or edit photos, but you can browse them to your heart's content. Microsoft should yank Windows RT for Windows RT's own good 07.19.2013 9:04 AM In the wake of horrific Surface RT sales and manufacturers fleeing like rats, the best thing for Windows RT's long-term viability would be to pull Windows RT hardware from the shelves. Surface RT tanks Microsoft's earnings 07.18.2013 1:45 PM Microsoft reported its earnings for the June quarter on Thursday, and they were downright awful by Wall St. standards. The blame falls on Windows RT. Microsoft deal offers free Xbox LIVE Gold sub for Office 365, with numerous caveats 07.18.2013 10:59 AM A new Microsoft deal offers a free year's subscription to Microsoft's Xbox LIVE Gold service. Read the fine print on this one. Windows 8.1 steps up security with biometrics, encryption, and more 07.16.2013 3:00 AM Windows 8.1 Preview promises a safer experience, from antivirus and malware protections baked into IE 11, to VPN and remote-wiping enhancements for business users.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: buzzhairs.tech@blogger.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107