Why Microsoft needs to reveal Windows 9 sooner than later: The end of Windows 7

Follow:   08.22.2014  View in a Browser Why Microsoft needs to reveal Windows 9 sooner than later: The end of Windows 7 08.22.2014 8:07 AM After October, there will be no way to buy a Windows 7 PC and nothing but Live Tiles on the horizon. Unless Microsoft, as widely anticipated, announces Windows 9. Microsoft hopes HTC's flagship Windows Phone will be the first of many 08.21.2014 12:16 PM Now that Microsoft's first third-party Windows Phone, the HTC One (M8) for Windows, has debuted, the company is committing to a program that will, it hopes, inspire other handset makers to follow HTC's lead. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Google's search app gets friendlier to bilingual Android users 08.21.2014 5:25 PM Queries can now be made in multiple languages without switching settings Intel highlights more of its wireless computing plans 08.21.2014 3:00 PM Intel is developing a smart dock to wirelessly connect to monitors and peripherals, the company said. That's no perfume bottle, it's a camera designed for fashion-focused selfie addicts 08.22.2014 6:31 AM The latest Cyber-shot has a swiveling lens and beauty effects How to use OpenPGP to encrypt your email messages and files in the cloud 08.22.2014 3:30 AM When online services lack privacy controls, you can roll your own using near military-grade encryption. IBM turns to local rival for help as China gets tougher for foreign firms 08.22.2014 7:05 AM Inspur has been trying to steal IBM's server business in China Kreyos smartwatch is just the latest crowdfunded, wearable horror story 08.21.2014 11:37 AM Backers expose shady behavior after not getting what they paid for. How to manage your Google location history 08.22.2014 4:00 AM Learn how to use, or get rid of, where your Android phone has tracked you. Mobile apps could be abused to make expensive phone calls 08.22.2014 6:24 AM Mobile applications often don't warn users before a call is made, which a developer says could be abused Oracle CEO Larry Ellison turns 70 with no retirement in sight 08.21.2014 12:05 PM Oracle's billionaire CEO isn't going anywhere, but he's also got plenty left to do NEC MultiSync E232WMT touchscreen monitor review: Get the tablet experience right on your desktop 08.22.2014 3:00 AM Two dings against this high-quality display: Glare and a high price tag.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2014 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107