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# Windows 8

All time
# Security
Microsoft admits it snooped on blogger's emails to track company leaks
The decision was taken after an ex-Microsoft employee leaked early copies of Windows 8 and Windows 7 to a tech blogger.
# Fix 'em up
Here are some things Microsoft needs to fix in Windows 8
The tech giant is updating its much-criticised Windows 8 software next month, here’s a few things we’re hoping to see.
# Windows 8
Microsoft to update Windows 8 in bid to address complaints and confusion
The changes, part of a software package given the codename “Blue”, won’t be released to consumers and businesses until later this year
# RIP PC?
PC sales down 14 per cent, as Windows 8 'slows the market'
Figures from the International Data Corporation say the latest edition of Microsoft Windows is turning people off buying PCs.
# Windows 8
Microsoft getting sued over most distinctive new Windows 8 feature
A company called SurfCast claims that Live Tiles “violates” one of its patents.
# Tech
Microsoft chief says Windows 8 is off to a "stunning" start
Steve Ballmer said there have been four million upgrades to Windows 8 in the past three days.
# Microsoft
Microsoft launches new tablet in bid to take on Apple's iPad
Ireland just getting the new Windows 8 operating system for now, as Microsoft praises the company’s Sandyford, Dublin team for its work on device.
# Microsoft
Microsoft's Windows 8 on its way
Customers with PCs and tablets that run Microsoft’s operating system are one step closer to upgrading.
# windows woes
Microsoft makes first ever loss
However revenue still rising as the software giant gears up for the launch of the Window’s 8 operating system.
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Monday
All the day’s big stories, plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…
# Windows 8
Confused about the new version of Windows? Here's everything you need to know
What’s new in Windows 8? And how come there’ll be two different types of OS for tablets? Business Insider explains.