The screenshots are of build 9795, named to be Windows 8.1 Pro, but is widely believed to be Windows 9/Threshold operating system.
Category: Software
Windows 8.1 Update 2 to be rolled out in August
The update is expected to be rolled out silently with Patch Tuesday update on August 12, 2014.
Google gives a sneak peek at Chrome OS’s future look
Google shows off the brand new Project Athena that the Chromium OS team is “experimenting with in order to bring a new kind of user experience.”
Oracle: All versions of Java still works on Windows XP
Oracle: The end of official support for Java on Windows XP announcement has been misread as “Java no longer works on Windows XP” or “Oracle will stop Java updates from being applied on Windows XP”. These statements are not correct.
Yahoo to map the most ’emotionally pleasant’ routes soon
It’s just going to take you a few extra minutes to go in the what is perceived to be the most scenic, quiet and happy route with Yahoo’s new algorithm to guide you!
Windows 7 mainstream support ends in Jan 2015
Windows 7 operating system is set to enter “Extended Support” stage on 14 January 2015 to receive security updates at no cost for the next 5 years until 14 January 2020!
Windows XP migration ‘mismanagement’ costs ‘millions’ to New Zealand gov
Labour party MP Clare Curran: At least 40,000 computer terminals remain on the obsolete XP operating system, with individual agencies left to either shell out taxpayer dollars to Microsoft to extend support, or shrug their shoulders and hope for the best.
Apple to cease Aperture development
Apple will update Aperture to be compatible with OS X Yosemite, but will not provide any updates or features post that.
Microsoft: Windows XP users can still use Skype
Microsoft has decided to keep Skype for Windows XP alive, at least for another year possibly!
Innovazion launches NaMo antivirus software to protect PC for free
Innovazion: By building this software, we wanted to … congratulate the current government. We also want to pass a message to the government that the nation has high expectations from them
Skype to end support for 5-months old versions soon
Microsoft: Making way for the next generation of Skype on desktop!
Microsoft opens up Internet Explorer developer channel for early access to next-gen features
The developer version of the browser will run independently of users’ main browser such that it doesn’t interfere with users’ current browser setup.
Mozilla Firefox 30 released for desktops, mobile version in tow
The latest Firefox is landmark version, but it doesn’t pack a hoard of new features for end users.
Oracle to bring in-memory option to 12C database
Oracle: We are late because “we had a different set of goals.”
Chromecast support coming to VLC for iOS, desktop apps
With increasing number of apps getting Chromecast support, VLC doesn’t want to fall behind.