Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion

Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced it has reached an agreement to acquire GitHub, the world’s leading software development platform where more than 28 million developers learn, share and collaborate to create the future. Together, the two companies will empower...

Microsoft unveil Enterprise enhancements in Windows 8.1

Today at TechEd North America in New Orleans, Microsoft announced several new features available in Windows 8.1 that deliver benefits for business customers. Windows 8.1 will be available for public preview on June 26th. Below is a list of some of the new and updated...

Tip: How to shut down or restart Windows 8 the quick way

Newer users of Windows 8 could be forgiven for getting frustrated at the menu navigation needed to do simple tasks such as log off, reboot or shut down. Fortunately, there is a much quicker way to do this. Simply go to your desktop (this does not work in the...

Microsoft to shut off MSN Messenger service on 15th March.

Microsoft is switching off its Windows Live Messenger service on 15 March. On that date Messenger log-ins will no longer work and users must turn to Skype, said Microsoft in an email sent to all Messenger users. The email also encouraged users to update to Skype and...

Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

New to Windows 8? Microsoft have included a huge array of keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate around the new menu systems. Here is a list of Windows 8 specific keyboard shortcuts: Windows key: Switch between Modern Desktop Start screen and the last accessed...

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