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Amazon's Send to Kindle Simplifies Documents Synching for Windows

Amazon has released a handy new feature that allows Windows users to send any document to their Kindle with a single click. If you happen to use another operating system -- tough luck.

Microsoft Shares Roadmap for Embedded Devices, Everything Will Run Windows 8

Microsoft has touted its upcoming Windows 8 platform as an answer to the post-PC era that has been dominated by mobile devices like tablets and smartphones. As Windows 8 is designed to run as a cross-platform operating system, Microsoft plans to keep its dominant position in the OS industry by making sure it covers embedded devices as well.

All Paths Lead to the Cloud in Microsoft's Product Roadmap

Microsoft has released its server roadmap and all paths lead to the cloud. It appears that although the company will continue to sell on-premise products, it really wants customers to move to cloud-based products.

Windows XP You Were Great, But It's Time for You to Go Now

microsoftLogo.jpgSay what you will about Microsoft, but they have a way of creating software that sticks around. In fact, it sticks around so long that even Microsoft tries to eliminate it. First, Internet Explorer 6 wouldn’t gracefully go away. Now, it appears that the resilience has rubbed off on ten-year-old sibling Windows XP. 

Skype Coming to Consumer Electronics, App Store Open

skype_logo.pngMicrosoft's Skype is pretty much everywhere in the computing space, but that's clearly not enough. Expect to see Skype in all kinds of other gadgets and electronic goods with the advent of SkypeKit which also boosts desktop application integration.

Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 'Mango' Update: Tethering, Social Features & Multitasking

logo_windowsphone_2011-w150.jpgAmid all the anticipation over the Kindle release, Apple iOS (or iPhone) announcement and other technology news, Microsoft has been low-key with its roll-out of the Windows Phone 7.5 update just a few hours ago. What do we get from this fruity-fresh new update from Microsoft?

Windows 8 UI Sneak Peek; Ribbon Interface Back With a Vengeance

Microsoft is working hard on its upcoming Windows 8 operating system, and will be sharing pre-release builds in time for its BUILD conference. In a bit to strike up more public interest, the Windows 8 development team has given some sneak peeks into the latest Windows Explorer interface. The main highlight: ribbons.

Windows 7 Has Nearly Half PC Market, But Mac OS is Growing Too

If Microsoft was less than gracious to critics who said of Office 2010 that it was pointless to be investing in desktop applications as PCs are on their way out, predicted sales of Windows 7 in the PC market will give Microsoft some ammunition to fire at the critics.

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YouSendIt Targets DropBox With iOS-Friendly Cloud Storage Launch

YouSendIt Targets DropBox With iOS-Friendly Cloud Storage LaunchYouSendIt (news, site) has been doing secure file transfer and storage long before it became a trendy cloud service. Now, its new launch is ready to compete with the likes of DropBox and others.

Microsoft Joins the Record-Profits Crowd on Office/Enterprise Strength

Microsoft Joins the Record-Profits Crowd on Office/Enterprise StrengthMicrosoft (news, site) joins Apple and Intel in the record figures groove as gaming and big-business purchases push the company onward.

Opera 11.50 Introduces Streamlined Interface, Speed Dial Extensions

Opera Software LogoOur favorite cross-platform browser just got leaner and meaner, and grew a few new toys. Opera (news, site) has just released version 11.50, which comes with a few enhancements that might have been inspired by some of Opera's competitors. But when you're at the #5 position in terms of market share, you can take a few liberties with your design and still call it a stroke of genius.

Document Management: On-premise vs. SaaS Deployment?

It is almost a given that going the SaaS route for enterprise software is the best way to go. In the case of document management packages, whether you should or shouldn’t really depends on what you need. To assess that, there are a few things that need to be considered.

Fujitsu Global Cloud Platform Service 'Windows Azure Appliance' Available This August

Fujitsu Global Cloud Platform ServiceFujitsu (news, site) and Microsoft have announced the first production release of the Windows Azure Platform appliance. Fujitsu's Global Cloud Platform (FGCP/A5) Service, running at Fujitsu's Japan datacenter, is currently in test deployment and is expected to launch by August 2011.

Evernote for Windows Shares with Facebook, Twitter

evernote_logo.gifWhile sharing isn't exactly big news these days, Evernote (news, site) is claiming their "biggest update in months" with the addition of such capabilities. Without leaving the application, Windows users will now be able to take selected portions of their Evernote memories and share them via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. 

CES: Wintel Hegemony is Over, Next Windows to Run on ARM Processors

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Today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas., Microsoft (news, site) demonstrated that the next version of Windows will run on non-Intel mobile hardware.

 

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