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Tuesday 27 October 2020
The decision was taken after an ex-Microsoft employee leaked early copies of Windows 8 and Windows 7 to a tech blogger.
The tech giant is updating its much-criticised Windows 8 software next month, here’s a few things we’re hoping to see.
The changes, part of a software package given the codename “Blue”, won’t be released to consumers and businesses until later this year
Figures from the International Data Corporation say the latest edition of Microsoft Windows is turning people off buying PCs.
A company called SurfCast claims that Live Tiles “violates” one of its patents.
Steve Ballmer said there have been four million upgrades to Windows 8 in the past three days.
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.
Customers with PCs and tablets that run Microsoft’s operating system are one step closer to upgrading.
However revenue still rising as the software giant gears up for the launch of the Window’s 8 operating system.
All the day’s big stories, plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…
What’s new in Windows 8? And how come there’ll be two different types of OS for tablets? Business Insider explains.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
A little morning rain, then a shower
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