Microsoft Office 365 will land on iOS iPad only after the touch version for Windows 8

We have seen how a few months ago, precisely in June, Microsoft has released in the App Store a very limited version of Office 365 for the iPhone, but nothing optimized for iPad has been seen until now. During an event in Florida, Gartner, Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer said that a specific version for the Apple tablet is currently in the works.

Going down into the specifics of what was said, Ballmer has warned that his company will not release an iPad version before finishing the suite Office for Windows 8 Touch .

It is basically reiterated what was said by the head of the team applications and services, Qi Lu, long ago, namely that the touch versions of the Office suite are under construction, for both Windows and for all major platforms touch.

If the approach had to be maintained with the iPhone version, Office 365 will not be a true and complete productivity suite, as a companion to combine the use of the master suite on the PC, resulting in line with Microsoft's approach in theme applications when it comes to competing devices, just remember Outlook app, where the version of the client for iOS leaves much to be desired resulting incomplete at best and usable only in the presence of subscription to Office 365.

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Windows 8.1 Build 9471: Skype installed by Default

In Windows 8.1 Build 9471 there are several optimizations made ​​by Microsoft and many more are expected until the presentation of the final version. For more careful, they obviously have got to try the new release, but will not be passing a particular novelty for messaging.

As we recall, in the Preview the Redmond company had removed these apps, while in 9471 we find Skype installed by default as the default. At the moment we do not know whether this choice will be maintained in future releases, this is because the company has not implemented a live tile on the Start screen, so if you want to launch the app you first have to look for it as shown in the screen below:

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A user on three downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7

Although the debut of Windows 8 took place last October, and now we talk almost exclusively of the future Windows 8.1, the market share of the last Operating System Microsoft is always under the magnifying glass of analysts. Often criticized, especially by the manipulation interface, Windows 8 is, depending on the latest data from Net Applications around 5.4%.

Apart from the numbers on the sales declared by the company in Redmond, it seems that the PC with Windows 8 are just over 88 million. The figure, perhaps not accurate to the thousandth, comes from WinSuperSite.com and in any case confirms that after about a year the overall results are below expectations.

The figures do not coincide with those of the company who said in January that it had sold 60 million license with a monthly increase estimated in 13.5 million copies. Doing the calculations we arrive, according to Microsoft, about 141 million licenses, a significant gap that is explained by the classical phenomenon of the downgrade, it seems that, according to WinSuperSite.com, a user on three passes from Windows 8 in Window 7.

Windows 7 could create the same problems in Microsoft Windows XP, unless the company does not invent something exceptional but we do not think can get with Windows 8.1

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PC users are still attached to Windows XP

Although the spotlight is focused on all Windows 8.1 Preview and the new features introduced by Microsoft , the Redmond company has yet to come to terms with the old and now immortal Windows XP . Statistics for the last month in fact reveal that the "mature" Operating System, now twelve years old, he lost only a small percentage of users, going from 37.74 to 37.17%.

On many occasions we have discussed the reasons for this phenomenon, different according to the type of user, for companies on many occasions it comes to economic factors, the end-user, especially a practical matter. Apart from this, however, Windows XP is undoubtedly an obsolete software and an upgrade to at least Windows 7 would be useful for all, especially in terms of safety as well as the compatibility with the latest technology.

As you know, however, Microsoft has already set the date of final retirement for XP, April 8, 2014, after this date the company will no longer provide any support and above all the companies will be forced to make massive upgrade. End users instead will be less affected and we think that an important part will remain long with the much-loved operating system.

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You do not know the hidden secret depth analysis of Win 8.1 new features

After waiting for months, Windows 8.1 was finally officially released the preview version, Windows 8 brings a lot to make up for deficiencies, it also brings a brand new experience.

 

You must have been familiar with Windows 8.1 on the biggest change is the return of the Start button, and control of the Bing search toolbar, split-screen function supports customization and so on. But for the new operating system, some fine features you clearly understand what? Although these details are not as Windows8 application synchronization and IE11 tabs can support a variety of devices as bright, but they are regarded as useful and intimate. These hidden new features found in Windows 8.1 an obscure corner, unless you dig for the new system deep enough, or reading this article, or you Oh, it's hard to find them.

From the Start button shutdown

First, let's start with some basic, but it is not so obvious function begins.

Yes, the Start button back, but did not start menu. So, if you do not know the secrets of the Start button, then you may still need to look on the Charm bar inside half a day to shut down your computer. Then the beginning button on the key, what's it?

When you move the mouse to very cheap left corner of the beginning button, and right-click it, it will pop up a group of options, including a very fast connection to the usual hard to find features, such as disk management, command-line tools, and shutdown restart option.

In addition, no matter what program you use, as long as your fingers pressing the "Start" button for about a second, then pop up option lets you choose whether to shut down or restart your computer, and thus save the trouble of playing hide the menu.

Direct boot to the desktop or the application

Maybe for a desktop operating system in terms of diehard fans, I am going to talk about the contents of the little inconceivably; you must have heard Windows8.1 enables a user to initiate the desktop directly after, right? But apparently Microsoft does not want you really do, because this feature options buried in the depths of the corners of the operating system.

How to use this function? Open to the desktop, right-click the taskbar (Taskbar Properties option is another slight change in the appearance of an old friend), select Properties to open the new navigation tab. Here you will find information about the boot directly into the desktop or the application's options friends. This is how to set ah said hand! Of course, other options are also very useful, for example where there are hot spots on the Prohibition of the top new options. These options can also Modern-style PC settings to find, but there are many options on the start screen can only be found here.

Open in multiple windows version of IE11 Metro

When you put in the crazy play Windows8.1 bring new features, do not forget now you can use the same application on multiple split-screen window, which is in the previous Windows 8 can not be achieved.

However, even though I spent a lot of effort, but also failed to Windows8.1 preview version worked out this function. On each side of the screen to open the same application, while one - it just does not work.

But Modern IE can. Modern version you can open multiple instances of IE11. If you are already an instance which opens multiple tabs, then long press one of the tabs, then you can pop in a new window, select the instance to re-open the tab. Similarly, the long press of a web page link at the bottom of the screen will pop up a window composed of several options, including "In the new window that opens an instance of this tab."

Selecting this option will enable the current page (or select the links page) appears in a new window IE11 instance, Windows8.1 automatic help window is divided into two 50/50 ratio of the layout.

Sky Drive Sync

SkyDrive in Windows 8.1 plays a very important role in the clouds it carries Microsoft's ambitious vision for seamless connectivity.

In fact, because SkyDrive for Windows8.1 it is so important that Microsoft in the PC Setup Modern style to leave it alone for a large place. Through a lot of setup options, now you can achieve synchronization among different devices, good praise! However, if you really want so enjoy you in the clouds of life, or the need down several layers to find the option, and then to operate.

Open Charm toolbar, select "Settings"> "Change PC settings." Open the SkyDrive option, and then select the file in the menu.

So your computer will have the default camera automatically stores files and folders pictures to SkyDrive functionality. If you prefer, you can use the Windows 8 device is connected SkyDrive view pictures, then just use your own computer as simple and convenient.

Quiet Hours Set

Want a relaxing day is not easy, especially when your toolbar kept out reminder time. Windows8 been like Apple and Android, as embraced reminding function, sound or light up your lock screen to remind. Fortunately, Windows8.1 intimate setting for you a new Quiet Hours setting options to ban annoying reminder.

Similarly, this setting is also hidden deep. Open the Settings sidebar, and then click to find the "Change PC Settings"> "Search and Apply"> "alert." Scroll down awaiting you see the "Quiet Hours" settings option. Windows8.1 initial system default will be midnight to 6 am set to quiet time, but you can freely modify this time period.

How to manage application

Floating in Windows8 those Modern application interface really made me upset. Of course, not to say that they are crowded together a lot of space (Windows8.1 too), but because in the traditional desktop, you can not in the file manager, file structures and procedures for the management of the control panel to find them.

Oh, this has improved but Windows8.1. Re-open the "Search and Apply" settings, select the left menu "Application size" one, then the screen will display a list of all your installed applications embody and the respective number of occupied storage space. If you want to clear up some disk space, you can choose to delete the unwanted applications and then eject option.

Wireless Miracast pairing

People do not like a wired connection, Windows 8.1 also do not like it. Like Android 4.2, Microsoft's operating system upgrade update includes full support for Miracast this has not yet fully mature wireless display technology standards. With Apple's AirPlay technology essentially similar, Miracast enables the computer, TV screen wireless synchronization.

However, due to Miracast technology is too new in life so that you may not be around to find a TV equipped with this feature and other equipment. Do not worry, you can buy one with HDMI Miracast receiver so you can achieve will be transmitted to a TV compatible display devices Miracast friends. Especially when Microsoft's Xbox One game console market by the end of the year, it will be equipped with a full-featured Miracast receivers, then, will further deepen between Windows 8.1 and Xbox work together.

If you want Windows 8.1 device with a Miracast receiver is connected, you can modern-style PC is set up inside the depth of excavation to find options. Meanwhile, you can also choose a more simple way, open the device's charm bar, select Project> Adding a display. If there is a Miracast display device surrounding it, Windows 8.1 will be able to find it.

About the Print

In dealing with an endless variety of printer equipment, Windows8.1 brought a series of improvements. Including the driver, and by adding native API way to achieve the 3D printer support. Hopefully this will make 3D printing technology can be as simple as 2D printing technology and popular, but not like now at only a small number of technical experts experience level.

Our idea is to be able to charm you print option bar on the 3D printer directly applied to life. Therefore, if Microsoft supports printer software, you can directly in such a fresh and modern style print it directly on the interface. See the figure below Windows 8.1 system, how to connect to the MakerBot Replicator 2D and 3D printer.

In addition, Windows 8.1 also supports NFC printer connection. If your Windows computer equipment and your printer is equipped with NFC module, then (although still relatively rare), you only need a simple device in which a speaking gently touch the other, a device can automatically identify and connect print friends.

If the NFC or 3D printer for you or not realistic, then I think you'll be pleased to hear this news: Windows8.1 also supports Wi Direct printing function. What does that mean? Is simple: without going through a Wi-Fi network or install any software, you can connect to a Wi-Fi Direct support function printer. It should be noted that, depending on the specific steps you have to connect the printer as well as Windows 8.1 gadgets.

These are our preview version for Windows 8.1 Some preliminary excavation and hidden features introduced Geek if you and your friends in which they found something interesting features and applications which may wish to leave a message in the comments to share.

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Windows 8.1 introduces DirectX 11.2 for Games and Graphics Software

The topic of the week, and this summer is undoubtedly Windows 8.1 , the new version of the operating system that Microsoft has introduced new features and enhancements that will hopefully give a boost to the "slow" PC market. Among the many innovations introduced by Microsoft was clearly the introduction of new libraries DirectX 11.2 , a solution that will help developers improve the game experience offering unprecedented detail and resolutions.

The Redmond, however, has now specified that DirectX 11.2 will be the prerogative of Windows 8.1 and the console of the next generation, a choice that seems to exclude for the time being then a backward compatibility with the "old" Operating Systems.

A part of this move, which if confirmed would be a choice made ​​in optical marketing, libraries DX 11.2 introduces several new features among which Tiled Resources . Tiled Resources, in other words, will weigh less on the GPU when you have to handle high-resolution textures, the latter fact will be loaded only when they are framed in detail during the game.

A nice additional touch of Microsoft that surprise us since we do not expect an update so important also in terms of graphical management. For more info please visit the page on the manufacturer's website .

Download ISO files for Windows 8.1 Preview with Registered Serial Key

Microsoft has finally released on its website the ISO file of Windows 8.1 Preview , available in several languages​. Microsoft has announced a modified version of its operating system Windows 8.1, which came back button "Start", an opportunity to upload directly to your desktop, bypassing the "live tiles", and is also available in a number of personalization features. Microsoft has introduced a pre-release of Windows 8.1, available, Microsoft has implemented more than 100 million licenses of Windows 8.

 

The deficiencies of the Start Button, whose purpose were transferred to the smooth screen, has become one among the foremost oftentimes mentioned disadvantages of Windows 8. In Windows 8.1, this button appears when the user moves the mouse to the bottom left corner of the screen in the "tiled" interface, and constantly visible in the desktop mode.

The user can immediately download the desktop software applications are bypassing the "tiled" interface, as well as choose the size of the individual "tiles". Lock screen can be turned into an electronic picture frame, showing pictures from both the device and from the storage to SkyDrive. Microsoft allowed to take pictures with the camera of your device without unlocking the screen and added a photo editing features.

Microsoft has made more intuitive application design Xbox Music, improved search, allowing to get results from a variety of sources-web, programs, files, SkyDrive. In Windows 8.1 also appeared split screen to work with two applications simultaneously display multiple screens or a single program on a "tile."

Users may download the preview version of Windows 8.1 - for that you need to allow Windows 8 Download the program from the Windows Store, reboot the device and install it. The company has warned users of Windows RT, they will not be able to restore the old system when you install version 8.1, but later will be able to upgrade to the final version. A Microsoft (Tami Reller) previously announced that the final version of Windows 8.1 will be available before the end of the year.

Note - not all pill and laptop square measure supported for Windows 8.1 Preview, a brief list is gift at this address , that is fixed as follows:

If you own one amongst these pill or laptop, return to go to this web site often, as most of those devices are supported throughout the preview era.

After you put in Windows 8.1 Preview, you'll not use the recovery partition on the laptop to come back to the previous version of Windows.

The serial key to be used is as follows: [NTTX3-RV7VB-T7X7F-WQYYY-9Y92F]

DOWNLOAD (3.8GB) | English 64-bit (x64)

DOWNLOAD (2.8GB) | English 32-bit (x86)

Microsoft Surface RT will offer to students for just $ 199

Time of discounts and generosity at home Microsoft , after having determined the free distribution of well- Surface RT 10,000 to as many U.S. teachers comes in fact the offer sensational for the students, with the tablet in 32GB version sold out at a cost of $ 199 . The move obviously has its logic, Surface RT did not sell as well as hoped and soon could be replaced with a second-generation model (maybe 7.5-8 inches) that would bring him even deeper into the shelves of retailers. Knock down the price and promote the distribution will not help to make cash but at least contribute to the dissemination of the brand, already appreciated globally.

The offer is aimed at students " K12 "in several countries and provides for an outlay of $ 249 for the purchase of Surface RT 32GB with Touch Cover, $ 289 if you want instead of the Type Cover, costs really ridiculous if we think that at full price we speak respectively of 599 and 629 dollars.

Zdnet reported the news last night, by including a list of countries where you can take advantage of the offer, direct to ' K12 (elementary and secondary students) and higher education institutions '. The list includes:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China (via Digital China), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy , Japan, Korea, Mexico, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Online was present until a few hours ago also the brochure to complete the request to be sent to  SurfaceEDU@microsoft.com , but this and all other evidence of the offer have been eliminated for the time being. Promotion is real and confirmed by at ZDNet Microsoft same , but it is too soon emerged and the Redmond wants to wait until June 24 for the official announcement, probably from the stage of the convention International Society for Technology Education in San Antonio (June 26 to 26).

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Windows 8.1 RTM, presentation Aug. 1 (Rumors)

That the preview release of the new operating system from Microsoft, Windows 8.1 , is presented on June 26, it is now certain thing, on the web but now you start to go over and talk or "bet" on the date of issue of RTM . Early rumors that circulate mainly on the Social Forum and of insiders, indicate as a possible date August 1 (8-1), a choice that might be sensible thinking about the name of the product chosen by Microsoft.

However, analyzing the best current market situation, a period of little more than a month (compared to Preview) there seems very little. At first it was talk of the festive period so wait for a new wave of devices, especially mobile and hybrids, and to this we add the fact that Microsoft will require a period of time to analyze user feedback on the new version of the Operating System.

At this point the term makes more sense (not considering for the moment that the holidays), it could be the end of September / beginning of October, and in this way the Redmond company could sift through the user feedback on the Preview, fix any bugs and also focus on classic "back to school".

For the moment waiting for June 26, certainly for that day we will have new details.

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Windows 8 vs. Windows 7: Difficult trends for the new operating system

Windows 8 is now available for almost eight months, so that the new release 8.1 is already around the corner and see the light within two weeks from the stage of the Build Developer Conference 2013. The time to grow and distribute all been there, but the numbers recently emerged nail unfortunately this 'historic transition' to the pole, with a percentage of market penetration that May was just above 4.

Consumers have struggled to digest Windows 8, remaining in major cases anchored to the excellent Windows 7. To contribute but there is a disastrous trend in sales of PCs and notebooks in recent quarters , a factor that has certainly slowed further distribution, today certainly not satisfactory.

Microsoft, for its part stressed from time to time the success of its new operating system with the numbers of licenses handed out, not really a reliable indicator since a good percentage of PCs, notebooks and AiO stationed on retailers' shelves gathering dust. The comparison with the data of Net Application between the two generations of OS is really ruthless, leave you the judgment:

Windows 8.1 will not change that much maybe the cards on the table, the update will improve the user experience for sure but does not change the substance of what is at the heart of Windows 8, designed for next-generation device, equipped with touch and capable of handling the workload made available on two platforms Desktop and Start.

It is undeniable that Windows 8 is the party with the handbrake on, but at this point we are very curious to review the table at the end of year, after the tablet Windows 8 and Intel Haswell will be given the right boost to the market.

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Microsoft Office free on all Windows 8 tablet less than 10 inches

Microsoft focuses on its software with more force to push the tablet Windows 8, argumentation that will please many and certainly move in his favor the balance. As in many applications that may challenge less noble, available for Android and iOS, replace the functionality of Office, it is also true that many others would be rather happy to be able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote also on the tablet.

One of the highlights of the ' Acer Iconia W3 is precisely the suite Office Home & Student pre-installed (for free), but it is not a case or an exception only dedicated to this device: today the head of the Windows division, Tami Reller , has announced that in all Windows 8 tablet smaller than 10 inches will be included this useful software package , at no extra cost!

Not only does Windows 8 ARM devices also with Windows RT will have their benefits and with the arrival of the new 8.1 release will also add  Outlook 2013 . The Redmond has realized that this is the time to stake everything on the tablet, effectively nullifying the cost of some software like the new Office, officially available to $182.

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Windows 8.1: here are the official features revealed by Microsoft

Microsoft reveals some of his papers and formalizes some of the innovations coming very soon with the major release of Windows 8.1 via a post by Antoine Leblond  on the official blog . No mention of the ' ballot screen ' , to set at will in the first instance whether to start the PC / tablet directly on your Desktop or Start, let alone talking about the reintegration of the Start button , virtually certain on the basis of the findings this morning.

Microsoft believes that Windows 8.1 will be able to better meet the needs of users, thanks to the implementation of the touch experience, wealth of the Store that it makes every day more and more App and sync with the cloud. The areas are different let's see in detail.

  

Customization

In Windows 8.1 will be more space for the customization of your workspace, you can change the backgrounds to suit your preferences and will also be activated the live wallpaper . Another important change concerns the management of Tiles , which are also customizable and exactly as it does on Windows Phone 8, with the possibility of multiple selection, uninstall, and much more, even the lockscreen will be customizable and directly from this screen you can take pictures .

Search

Thanks to a better integration with Bing searches will be faster and easier , not only that, you also facilitate research within the same PC, including folders, files, and SkyDrive.

Applications

As we know well the support of a large ecosystem App has a lot of success an operating system to support Windows 8.1 there will be only the Store but also the many native App as that of the photos , now enriched with a simple editor to retouch and fix the images on the fly.

Even the application of Music has been completely revised to provide an enhanced user experience. They will come, however, other native App unpublished addition to those already known, a future post we will explain all the functions and capabilities. It will be also possible to better manage multiple applications at the same time thanks to a renewed multitasking .

Cloud and SkyDrive

SkyDrive will be an increasingly important role, a lifeline on which to save documents directly and have them on hand anyway, even offline. Thanks to synchronize with your Microsoft account simply log in to get instantly available to your app and its complex settings.

Internet Explorer

If you made ​​the leap from the Internet Explorer 10 has convinced even the most skeptical, with the 11 version built into Windows 8.1 will enjoy a better touch experience: Upload and faster navigation. in addition to the synchronization tab open if you are accessing your account from another device.

Do not miss other small innovations, such as access to the Control Panel directly from the Start, but also the interaction of mice and keyboards will be better than the current one.

For all the rest have to wait until June 26 , the day when the preview release of Windows 8.1 will be made ​​available to developers and will liven up the Build 2013 .

Microsoft Unveils Two New Mouse for Start with Windows 8

Microsoft updates its line of peripherals with two new mouse designed specifically for Windows 8 and for this reason have (for the first time) Button Start Windows . This feature is obviously designed to allow you to make the best, and faster, the features of your operating system from Redmond.

The products offered are two, mouse Sculpt Comfort and its mobile version actually called Sculpt Comfort Mobile . Sculpt Comfort design has not really worked though in this case you should definitely look at the functionality of the product.

The device (which uses the interface Bluetooth) provides for the Blue Track technology and has, on the side of a strip of blue color with the logo of Windows called Windows Touch Tab . utility of this button is quite clear, allow you to access to the Start Screen of Windows, and, through a swipe, navigate to various features and apps allowing for example access to the Store.

The Sculpt Comfort Mobile unfortunately will not have the same features but it will be a review of the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500. In this case we find the Windows logo on the top of the shell that allows it to return to the Start Screen or the Start Menu in Windows 7. The scroll wheel instead allows us to navigate horizontally and vertically.

As for prices, Sculpt Comfort cost in U.S. Dollars 39.95 while Sculpt Comfort Mobile stood at 29.95 dollars .

Presentation Xbox: the Xbox part of the countdown Reveal

There are only a few hours awaited presentation of the new Xbox and fans around the world are anxiously waiting for the amazing news that surely will not miss.

The live broadcast will take place tomorrow, May 21, at 10 am in Redmond WA, President of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment, Don Mattrick, will be on stage in front of specialists and national press to find out all the details and the news that the next-generation platform in Serbia has for us.

Until now, the network appeared countless news reports and anticipation on the new Xbox, but none has ever been neither officially confirmed nor denied, around the console of the next generation there is so much mystery, but also a lot of expectation.

From home Microsoft has not leaked anything, so much so that until now you do not even know the name by which the new Xbox will be presented, some people talk about and who Xbox720 Xbox Infinity but until now no security.

Only some days past, "Major-Nelson" wrote in his blog that the "May 21 will mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment" and this gives us hope.

So we just have to wait a few more hours to find out everything there is to know about the next Xbox. We will be there with a direct comment along with all updates, the appointment is for tomorrow night.

Bill Gates is the richest man in the world with assets of $ 72.7 billion

The business to Microsoft they're fine, after the critical stage of last fall has managed to capitalize on several fronts successfully absorbing the shocks due to the crisis of the PC. To reap the benefits are obviously the shareholders and, first of all, the company's founder Bill Gates .

 

As we know the philanthropist does not address more directly the daily events having long since left the guidance of Redmond in the hands of Steve Ballmer, but the shares continue to earn more than good to both, so that after 5 years Gates has regained palm richest man in the world, with a fortune estimated by Bloomberg amounted to 72.7 billion dollars .

This astronomical figure is obviously not due solely to Microsoft stock, but looking at the entire list, you realize how many places in the top 100 are occupied by many CEOs of companies related to the ICT sector: the 15th place we find Li Ka- Shing , Chinese tycoon, while the 18th and 19th place respectively are Larry Page (26.3) and Sergey Brin (25.9), founders of Google.

The list goes on and is available in an interactive format on this page . At the twenty-fourth place we have Jeff Bezos (24.7), CEO of Amazon, the 45th Steve Ballmer (16.6) Microsoft's current CEO, while you have to get up to find Mark Zuckerberg (12.8), the inventor of Facebook. Curiosity, to Laurene Jobs , widow of Steve that he would in cash assets worth 11.3 billion dollars.

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Microsoft «Windows Blue» will be a free upgrade Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade to Windows 8. This was officially announced at a conference for investors in the U.S. Boston new Chief Financial Officer Tami Reller.

The representative of Microsoft, speaking at the annual conference of the 41 JP Morgan Technology, today announced that the software giant has crossed the milestone of 70,000 applications available in the store Windows Store. On top of that, it was announced that the update Windows 8.1, also known under the code name Windows Blue, will be available in the Windows Store for free download. Windows RT users also gain access to them. Thus, the rumors that this comprehensive update can be paid, did not materialize.

The update most of the innovations and additions based on feedback from users of the original Windows 8, Reller said. Microsoft has not said exactly which innovations are expected in the new OS, however, claim that the pre-assembly of the product will appear in the next month.

Windows 8.1 is available for download at the end of the year.

Office 2011 for Mac an update receives coming to version 14.3.4

The distribution of Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac has received in recent days an update of the popular office suite, coming to version 14.3.4 .

The update is often regarded as "critical", includes a number of fixes, which appear more focused on Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as solving a bug in Word  on saving files in Skydrive.

 

Microsoft has took the opportunity to remind those who have read the info update, that there is the offer for subscription to Office 365. The update will be notified when using the suite, but to avoid annoying notifications during the execution of a job, you can directly download the update package from the official page of Microsoft.

Bill Gates: iPad users are suffering without a keyboard

In a recent interview with The Business Insider founder and former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said that many iPad users are suffering from a lack of keyboard. According to Gates, the Apple tablet, Complete with a physical keyboard, could count on more success with consumers.

"A lot of people are upset that they can not normally type text, create documents ... Yes they do not even have a package Office», - said Gates.

In this context, Gates mentioned tablet computers Microsoft, which shipped with the keyboard. The founder of Microsoft said that Surface has the portability of a tablet and desktop PCs.

It is noteworthy that in 2010, Gates said that the sensory devices for reading electronic versions of books and periodicals, which include iPad, not to replace the conventional mass consumer netbooks with touch screens, equipped with a stylus and a physical keyboard. Then he said that the Apple tablet  is functional enough to get ahead of the traditional notebook computers with touch screens.

Be that as it may, said Chairman of the Board of Directors of Microsoft drawbacks do not adversely affect the sales of iPad. But the software giant tablets just can not boast of large volumes of sales.

In pursuit of Apple: Microsoft has developed its own "smart" watches

It is much published information on the work of Apple, Google and Samsung to create a "smart" watches. According to The Wall Street Journal, did not get off to the front ranks of a promising market and the company Microsoft.

As it became known, a senior official of an Asian company met with representatives of research and development for the Microsoft negotiations on the supply of components, which can be used in an electronic bracelet. It's about touch screens with a diagonal of 1.5 inches. Thus, the American newspaper has confirmed that previously went to the level of speculation, that the Redmond company also creates wearable computer.

Thus, Microsoft has joined the list of vendors that are sure going to release the device wearable electronics: as long as it includes Google, Apple, Samsung and LG. As you know, the "apple" corporation develops its own electronic bracelet, Samsung and LG are planning to make it competitive in this area, and Google is creating augmented reality glasses, which sell to the general plans to start in about 2014.

According to rumors, to date, Microsoft is developing a design only "smart" watches, while the final decision on their release yet been taken. Representatives of the software giant does not comment on this information.

It should be noted that the experts are four main segments of the market promising wearable electronics: devices for fitness and health, medical sensors and devices, devices for industrial and military use and devices for information and entertainment.

According to the forecast Juniper Research, in the period from 2013 to 2017, sales of these devices will grow from 15 million to 70 million units. In money terms, in the future, the market will almost double - to $ 1.5 billion, compared to $ 800 million this year.

Microsoft is preparing a rival iPad mini for Windows

Microsoft currently sells Surface tablet computers running operating systems Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro with 10.6-inch display. As reported by Reuters, The corporation plans to release a device of similar form factor with a smaller screen size.

According to the publication, Microsoft is going to introduce the tablet Surface, equipped with a 7-inch touch screen. Gadget to compete with the iPad mini, which is endowed with multi-display on IPS-matrix with a diagonal 7.9 inches. Serial production of the new "tablet" will begin later this year.

Originally, Microsoft was not going to develop a mini-tablet on Windows, but the growing demand for devices with a screen size forced the company to reconsider. It is noted that the end of the year, the software giant will show some new models Surface. The role of the operating system on which play Windows 8 or Windows RT.

The report Reuters also says that Microsoft spokesman declined to comment on the company's plans.

Remember that in November last year, has already appeared information that Microsoft is creating a tablet with a seven-inch screen Xbox Surface , focused on the game.