Windows 8 buying intentions tepid: survey

While Microsoft Corp. has been trying to build the hype around its new Windows 8 operating system, a new survey from a security vendor shows it might not be working.While 56 per cent

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 26th, 2012 Brian Jackson

3 tips for a successful Windows 8 roll out

Windows 8 hasn’t even been released yet, but with the big day approaching this Friday it’s a good time to think about your business migration strategy.Many businesses have just recently moved to Windows

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 22nd, 2012 Brian Jackson

Samsung’s new Windows 8 hybrids meld tablet and notebook features

New York – Samsung, with its new lineup of Windows 8 devices, is trying to mesh the needs of the living room with those of the boardroom. At a launch event at the

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 16th, 2012 Paolo Del Nibletto

Microsoft begins pre-sale for Windows 8

Windows 8 is now available for pre-order ahead of the Oct. 26 launch, Microsoft Corp. announced today. Windows 8 PCs from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung, and Sony also went on sale today

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 12th, 2012 Brian Jackson

Mobile ads, videos gain ground on desktop campaigns

Advertisers, take note: go mobile and do video. Those are the two main conclusions from data gathered for Say Media bycomScore, according to our source story from MediaPost. The study of1,200 smartphone and

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 2nd, 2012 Christine Wong

GoodReader update brings native Windows file sharing to iPad

The good folks behind the GoodReader app have made it easier to share documents between that iOS app and Windows PCs and laptops. GoodReader is an iOS document-reader app that helps view, navigate

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: September 26th, 2012 Christine Wong

Windows 8 tablets set to surge onto market

Microsoft yesterday confirmed that Windows 8 will be entirely released by the end of October, signaling when Windows 8 laptops, PCs and tablet will start hitting the market.Soon after Microsoft's announcement of Windows

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: July 11th, 2012 Kartik Sharma

Apple challenges ultrabooks with MacBook Air price cut

Apple did something very unusual Monday: It cut prices.As part of its long-awaited notebook refresh, Apple dropped the priceof three of the four models in its signature MacBook Air line by $100,representing cuts

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: June 12th, 2012 Gregg Keizer

Dell XPS One 2710: a pricey all-in-one

If you’re in the market for a new all-in-one PC, the Dell XPS One 2710 is an appealing option. It’s fast, it handles Blu-ray discs, it delivers a great picture on its 27-inch

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: May 30th, 2012 David Murphy

Tablets not cannibalizing Canadian PC sales yet

In the dog-eat-dog world of computer sales, there's no evidence that tablets are causing cannibalization in the Canadian PC market, NPD Group researchers say.Although tablet sales are goinggangbusters, people are not completelyabandoning their

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 23rd, 2012 ITBusiness Staff

Raspberry Pi app encourages children to do ‘real computing’

Leon Brown's solution to the urgent need to get children interested in computer studies again is simple. Make it fun and easy.“Children love to play, watch cartoons and make up stories. What better

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 27th, 2012 Nestor Arellano

Acer Iconia Tab A510 launches in Canada

Acer Inc., on Thursday announced the Iconia Tab A510 tablet with Android 4.0, joining the growing market of device makers releasing quad-core tablets. Pre-sale in Canada and the United States for the $449.99-32GB

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 22nd, 2012 Agam Shah

Did Microsoft leak attack code for critical Windows bug?

Hackers who posted a barebones proof-of-concept attack for a critical Windows vulnerability may have obtained some of the code from Microsoft or one of its antivirus partners, the bug's finder said today.Luigi Auriemma,

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 16th, 2012 Gregg Keizer

New pricing for Raspberry Pi unveiled

Web site crashes and hardware problems delayed the Raspberry Pi's distribution last week, and yesterday distributors of the $35 PC announced a new pricing structure for the machine.The Raspberry Pi Web site, announced

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 13th, 2012 Nestor Arellano