It was in tech news today that Microsoft has let loose its new free security system to replace Windows Live OneCare. It’s been expected for release for quite a while but we didn’t know an exact date. So, GEEK! decided to have a quick go with the new software and see whats up. You can …
Tag Archive: microsoft
Sep
30
2009
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Jul
18
2009
New in Office 2010 – The new “dashboard” (as I like to call it)
Well, as promised, I’m going to be doing some in depth previews at new features in Office 2010. Today, we’re going to have a look at the new replacement of the “ribbon button”‘. In Office 2007, there was a circular “ribbon” button that users would click to get the general functions of Office – such …
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Jul
18
2009
Amazon changes Windows 7 pre-order price
Just a quick notification to let you know that if you were planning to get Microsoft’s brilliant pre-order offer from Amazon, you’ve missed your chance on the £50 offer. Sadly, I noticed yesterday that Amazon has now amended the price to just under £75, which is a big blow. Obviously the cheap pre-order stock was …
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Jun
12
2009
Microsoft announces no internet browser preloaded in Windows 7
Microsoft has announced today that Windows 7 will not be sold with an internet browser in Europe. That means that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer will not be included by default, giving the user the chance to make their own choice on which internet browser they would like to use. Microsoft has recently been in a little …
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Jun
02
2009
Windows 7 Release Date confirmed!
Wow, 4 posts in one day! Anyway, big news! Microsoft has just confirmed that Windows 7 will be launched to the public on October 22nd 2009, miles on track of their hopes of getting in a release before 2010. This is great news and it now means I’m going to have to start saving up. …
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