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Why Open Source Software Is Moving to GitLab After Microsoft-GitHub Deal

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @10:17AM
from the itprotoday.com dept.

http://www.itprotoday.com/open-source/why-open-source-software-moving-gitlab-after-microsoft-github-deal

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Microsoft Band gets first official firmware/software update

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday January 07, 2015 @11:29AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2015/01/07/microsoft-band-gets-first-official-firmwaresoftware-update/

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Exclusive – Free download of Nextgen Reader App for Windows 8

Posted by WinObs on Monday March 10, 2014 @10:06AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2014/03/09/exclusive-free-download-of-nextgen-reader-app-for-windows-8/

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Twitter crushes another 3rd Party App - MetroTwit Shuts Down

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday March 05, 2014 @06:02AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2014/03/05/metrotwit-developers-pull-their-desktop-and-modern-twitter-apps-due-to-twitter-api-user-limits/

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MS Releases Surface RT 8 Recovery Image to help fix bricked Surface RT devices

Posted by WinObs on Monday October 21, 2013 @08:53AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/10/21/microsoft-releases-a-surface-rt-8-0-recovery-image-which-helps-recover-bricked-surface-rt-devices/

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Re:Windows RT 8.1 Update removed from Windows Store due to updating is... on Saturday October 19, 2013 @12:43PM (#6576951)

Thanks for sharing the link to my story on this. Still waiting on news of what the deal is.

Re:Upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro and save over $120 on Wednesday October 02, 2013 @08:22AM (#6481960)

Thanks NKCSS - I wanted to share this with a lot of folks but also be clear on that link.

This is a great way to get to Windows 8.1 and save quite a few $$$ that I stumbled upon this morning completely by accident.

Upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro and save over $120

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday October 02, 2013 @07:51AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/10/02/upgrade-to-windows-8-1-pro-and-save-over-120/

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Microsoft Increases Windows Store App Roaming Limit from 5 to 81 Devices

Posted by WinObs on Friday September 27, 2013 @04:53PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/09/27/microsoft-increases-windows-store-app-roaming-limit-from-5-to-81-devices/

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Will Microsoft turn off the Windows XP activation servers after support ends?

Posted by WinObs on Tuesday September 17, 2013 @10:08PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/09/17/will-microsoft-turn-off-the-windows-xp-activations-servers-after-official-support-ends-in-april-2014/

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Outlook.com Team Announces Immediate IMAP Support during Reddit AMA

Posted by WinObs on Thursday September 12, 2013 @01:32PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/09/12/outlook-team-announces-immediate-support-for-imap-during-reddit-ama/

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Is the Modern App Wink an undocumented feature in Windows 8.1?

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday September 11, 2013 @03:43PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/09/11/modern-app-multitasking-in-windows-8-1-rtm/

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Windows 8.1 Hits RTM Stage

Posted by WinObs on Friday August 23, 2013 @03:55PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/08/23/windows-8-1-hits-rtm-stage/

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Xbox Music in Windows 8.1 Gets Major Update

Posted by WinObs on Saturday August 17, 2013 @08:21AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/08/17/xbox-music-gets-major-overhaul-in-windows-8-1/

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Windows 8.1 will be available to the public in 96,300 minutes (18 Oct)

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @09:37AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/08/14/windows-8-1-general-availability-will-be-in-93600-minutes/

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Microsoft Windows Store Now Fully Searchable on the Web

Posted by WinObs on Thursday August 08, 2013 @07:00AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/08/08/windows-store-now-searchable-on-the-web/

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What is holding Instagram/Facebook back from creating a Windows Phone App?

Posted by WinObs on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @06:00PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/07/30/so-what-exactly-is-holding-instagram-aka-facebook-back-from-creating-a-windows-phone-app/

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Does AT&T have a new early upgrade plan for smart phones?

Posted by WinObs on Friday July 26, 2013 @10:53AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/07/26/does-att-have-a-new-early-upgrade-option-for-smart-phones/

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Apple Buys HopStop and Immediately Kicks Windows Phone App to the Curb

Posted by WinObs on Friday July 19, 2013 @09:30PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/07/19/apple-buys-hopstop-and-immediately-drops-windows-phone-support/

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Microsoft Confirms Windows 8.1 RTM for OEM Partners in Late August

Posted by WinObs on Monday July 08, 2013 @11:36AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/07/08/microsoft-confirms-windows-8-1-rtm-availability-to-oem-partners-in-late-august/

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Xbox 360 2013 Dashboard Beta Signup is Live

Posted by WinObs on Friday July 05, 2013 @08:44AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/07/05/xbox-live-public-beta-for-2013-dashboard-update/

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Handy Slide to Shut Down Windows 8.1 Shortcut

Posted by WinObs on Monday July 01, 2013 @12:41PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/07/01/windows-8-1-slide-to-shutdown-shortcut-file/

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Method for closing Windows 8.1 Apps is Different in Windows 8.1 Preview

Posted by WinObs on Sunday June 30, 2013 @11:13AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/30/closing-apps-on-windows-8-1-has-changed/

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Use these steps to install Windows 8.1 Preview on Non English Surface RT's

Posted by WinObs on Thursday June 27, 2013 @05:50PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/27/install-windows-8-1-preview-on-non-english-surface-rt-device/

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Installing the Windows 8.1 Preview on Microsoft Surface RT (Video)

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday June 26, 2013 @05:24PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/26/installing-the-windows-8-1-preview-on-microsoft-surface-rt-video/

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Twas The Night Before Windows Blue aka Windows 8.1

Posted by WinObs on Tuesday June 25, 2013 @06:07PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/25/twas-the-night-before-windows-blue-aka-windows-8-1/

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Twitter Testing New Graphic Thumbnails in Web Timeline View

Posted by WinObs on Monday June 24, 2013 @11:55AM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/24/is-twitter-testing-out-thumbnail-graphics-in-timeline-view/

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Windows Phone Network Speed Tester App Releaed by Microsoft Research

Posted by WinObs on Friday June 21, 2013 @12:07PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/21/microsoft-research-publishes-network-speed-test-app-for-windows-phone/

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Heartbroken Microsoft Employee Shares Reaction to Xbox One Changes

Posted by WinObs on Thursday June 20, 2013 @03:12PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/20/heartbroken-microsoft-employee-shares-reaction-to-xbox-one-changes/

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Xbox One: Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it

Posted by WinObs on Wednesday June 19, 2013 @05:29PM
from the windowsobserver.com dept.

http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/06/19/xbox-one-be-careful-what-you-ask-for-because-you-just-might-get-it/

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