The Decline in Netbooks Put a Big Dent in the Windows Business

A year ago, the diminutive laptops made up 8 percent of the PC market, according to Microsoft. Last quarter, that figure was just 2 percent. Hello, iPad effect.
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Waiting for Windows 8

Walt answers a reader’s question on whether to wait for Windows 8 before buying a new computer.

Larger Mac Font

Walt answers a reader’s question on boosting the font size in a MacBook Pro.

A Tablet With Office

Walt answers a reader’s question on finding a tablet that can run Outlook and all the Microsoft Office programs.

Microsoft Releases First Test Version of Windows 8

Redmond is making its biggest overhaul to Windows in years. At a conference on Tuesday, Microsoft is giving developers a preview copy of the new operating system.
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A Parallels World Where Windows Zips on Macs

Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac runs Windows quickly and smoothly on Apple devices, integrating programs with new features of the Lion version of Mac’s operating system.
Parallels

Running an iPad App on Windows

Walt answers a reader’s question on whether it’s possible to run an iPad app on a Windows computer.

Shedding Light on E-Reader Glare

Walt answers a reader’s question about which e-reader is best for someone with light-sensitive eyes.

Lenovo Jumps Into Tablet Fray With Two Android Models and a Windows 7 Device for Good Measure

Lenovo hopes its ThinkPad and IdeaPad Android tablets, due next month, will stand out from the pack thanks to a few unique features.
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Now Appearing @ D9: Microsoft’s Windows President Steven Sinofsky

Microsoft’s Windows kingpin Steven Sinofsky will be onstage at D9 next week to talk about the future of the flagship franchise in the era of all kinds of new devices and the cloud. Get ready for him and a range of other top tech and media speakers, all coming to the famous red hot seat at the ninth D: All Things Digital conference.

Tablets Flying Fast and Furious at CES

Microsoft talks ARM at CES

Windows on ARM Is No Knee-Jerk Move