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Google loves to be at the centre of things. In addition to its reputation as the leader in web search, it is the brain behind the popular Android operating system and the cloud-based Chrome OS. And with talks of Internet of Things (IoT) being the next big thing, the search giant wants to be right in the mix as well with its new Brillo OS. About Brillo OSFirst unveiled back in May, Brillo is based on the Android operating system – you can think of it as a stripped-down version of the popular mobile OS. It is designed to be...

The guesswork about what codename the next version of the Android operating system will bear as finally been laid to rest. Google has revealed that the next version of the OS, which had been tentatively called Android M, will be called Android 6.0 and codenamed Marshmallow. Android 6.0 Marshmallow represents a continuation of Google’s tradition of naming its operating system versions after sweet treats. The OS version comes after earlier sweet-themed versions such as Eclair, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, KitKat and Lollipop. The final preview of the OS has now been released. What to Expect?Android 6.0 Marshmallow will expectedly come with...

Finally, I got the notification to upgrade to Windows 10 and after an upgrade process that took an hour and a couple of minutes my Windows 8.1 PC was up and running with Windows 10. Here are some of the first differences I noticed after upgrading to Windows 10.   Windows 10 is very similar to Windows 8.1 in many ways, but there are a lot of difference. I wasn't really pissed with Windows 8.1, in fact I liked it, but I have seen a couple of ways that Windows 10 is better than version 8.1 and most importantly the little...

Four days after the launch of Microsoft's latest operating system, the Windows 10, I finally got the notification that a lot of Microsoft customers are waiting for and about an hour and 30 minutes later my PC was up and running with Windows 10.     Getting Windows 10 If you opted to reserve an upgrade slot on your Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 PC, chances are that Windows 10 is already downloading in the background or the process will begin in the coming days or weeks. The notification to upgrade to Windows 10 on your computer comes once all the Windows...

The launch of the latest Microsoft operating system – Windows 10 – is fast approaching. As we draw closer to the much-awaited date, let's have a look at key information that has emerged so far about the new OS.     Versions and Price Windows 10 will be available in seven different variants, including Home, Mobile, Enterprise, Professional, IoT and Education. If you are running a genuine copy of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1, you will enjoy a free upgrade to Windows 10 if you upgrade within the first year of launch. However, you will need to shell out $119 for Windows 10 Home,...

The full release of the much-awaited Windows 10 operating system is finally almost here. Microsoft has announced that its latest OS, which the company describes as faster and more secure, will be available from July 29. The new Windows 10 comes with several new interesting features. Laptops and Tablets running on Windows 10 will go on sale starting July 29. Existing users of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 will also get the free upgrade around the same time. Windows 10 Mobile and other Windows 10 variants for other classes of devices like the Xbox and internet of things (IoT)...

Google has released the developer preview of the next version of the Android operating system, which is still tentatively named the Android M, at Google I/O 2015. Based on the preview version, the upcoming Android M will add some new features, such as a native fingerprint support and Android Pay, and will also come with upgrades in certain aspects. Unlike its predecessor Android 5.0 (Lollipop), which brought with it a new design and interface, the forthcoming Android is aimed at helping users do more with devices to be powered by it. According to The Verge, Google’s vice president of engineering, Dave...

Microsoft gave us a deeper look into the next generation of the Windows operating system, the Windows 10. At the Windows 10 event held this week Microsoft executives shed some light on what consumers should expect from the upcoming operating system. Here we will showcase the key highlights of Windows 10.       You Don't need a New Device The first thing you should know is that your current device will be supporting Windows 10, so you don't need to worry about buying a new phone, tablet or computer to run the Windows 10. As long as your device is currently running on Windows...

Since Microsoft announced Windows 10 a lot have been made of fact that the Start Menu is back and the Start Screen out. However, this is not entirely accurate. While the Start Menu is back, the Start Screen experience is alive and well in Windows 10. The Way I look at it Microsoft have done a smart thing here. The company has figured out how to incorporate the Start Screen experience in Windows 10 without disrupting the traditional Windows Experience, which was the Achilles heel of the Windows 8. They may have changed the nomenclature from a Start Screen to a...

Microsoft's next operating system was supposed to be Windows 9, but Microsoft is taking a leap forward to Windows 10. According to Microsoft reps the new name is to reflect the big advances coming to Windows 10. The most talked about news on Windows 10 is that the Start Menu is back and Start Screen is out. However, I do not think that point of view is entirely accurate. The Start Screen was more or less a collection of Live Tiles for Windows Apps pinned to it like your Mail app, Weather app or Calender app. Windows 10 no-longer have a...

The much anticipated new version of Android called Android L (Lollipop or Android 5.0) was finally unveiled at the Google I/O conference this June. Android L promises some improvements in the mobile OS, with an absolutely new visual look and new features including improving the battery life, and yes, compatibility with 64-bit processors is also a possibility. Buy Android Phones Online So what is in it for me?Android 5.0 (Lollipop) is definitely all set to be a visual treat for users with fluid animations, but that’s not all. The notifications will appear as a stack of tiles, which can be scrolled...

Microsoft has maintained that it will discontinue support for its once dominant Windows XP on April 8, 2014. After April 8, Microsoft will no-longer offer Windows XP patches for vulnerabilities on XP. However, Microsoft will be providing updates to Windows XP's anti-malware signatures and engine till July 14, 2015. The continued update of the anti-malware signatures for more than one year after support ends is aimed at providing a smooth transition to newer operating systems for users and should not be seen as a reason to delay update to a supported Windows version. According for Microsoft "Running a well-protected solution starts...

Windows 8 is the latest edition of the Windows operating system. If you have checked out Windows 8 features and are now ready to upgrade you will find how to upgrade here. Windows 8 is more power efficient than Windows 7, so if you are currently running Windows 7 on your machine chances are that you will be able to run Windows 8. The New Windows 10 However, Microsoft in an effort to reduce or avoid the pain of upgrading to Windows 8 in non-compatible PC has released a Windows 8 Upgrade assistant. The Upgrade assistant will scan your hardware,...

The Windows 8 from Microsoft brings the company into the cutting edge of computing. Microsoft has completely overhauled the OS making it more visually appealing and adding new features that will make the Windows platform relevant today and in the future. Here we will share some of the new features of the Windows 8 OS. The New Windows 10   A Touch Centric UI Windows 8 is built from the ground up for touch. The start screen is made up of rectangular windows called tiles used for accessing apps. Microsoft favoured tiles over icon because tiles are a larger in size hence...

Windows 8 is expected to release in October of this year, only three years after the initial launch of Windows 7. It is expected to be the most different, new and unique version of windows since Windows 95, as indicated by the absence of a start menu or other such traditional interfaces. Additionally, its focus is primarily on home users instead of the corporate environment, unlike most versions of Windows that came before it. As such, it is aimed more towards what home consumers want, being more intuitive, easier for non-traditional computer users to operate, and able to run on...

In March, 2012 Microsoft proudly released the Windows 8 consumer preview beta version. According to Microsoft, the new Windows is reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability with an all-new touch interface. One of the main features of the new Windows is secure boot. In most PCs today, the pre-operating system environment is vulnerable to attacks because it could redirect the boot loader handoff to possible malicious loaders. These loaders remain undetected to operating system security measures and anti-malware software. So Microsoft announced that if computer manufacturers want to distribute computers with the Windows 8 compatibility logo,...

Nokia has bought Smarterphone AS, a Norwegian startup that builds mobile operating system for feature phones. However, Smarterphone claims its mobile OS is refined to enable users have a smartphone-like experience on cheap hardware and that could be the attraction for Nokia. The news of the deal, which was completed in November, 2011 came from Ferd capital an investment company that claims it has spent 6.5 million Euros on Smarterphone since 2007. Where to Buy Nokia PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦3,000.00 Buy Now Konga.comfrom ₦3,500.00 Buy Now Feature phones are the top selling internet enabled phones in Nigeria and most of the emerging market because...

Microsoft released Windows 8 Developer Preview a couple of weeks ago to developers as they prepare for a possible commercial launch of their next OS late 2012. Yes, while most of us in this part of the world are still stock to Windows XP, which Microsoft will stop supporting by April, 2014, the company is planning to launch its third OS since Windows XP. Here, we will be showing some of the highlights of Microsoft's next Windows Operating System, the Windows 8 OS.   Join us after the break for highlights of Windows 8 OS: Since Windows XP, Microsoft has released two...

Symbian Belle is the latest update of the Symbian OS. Nokia has already announced four phones namely the Nokia 600, Nokia 603, Nokia 700, and Nokia 701 to be launched with Symbian Belle. Nokia also stated that current Nokia Smartphones models compatible with the Symbian Anna will also be getting Symbian Belle updates. Here you will find Nokia phones models upgradable to Symbian Belle. Where to Buy Nokia Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦3,000.00 Buy Now Symbian Belle comes with a number of improvements like an improved user interface with widget redesigns, movable & resizable widgets, six customisable homescreens (3 more than Symbian Anna),...

The long awaited cloud biased laptops from Google, Google Chromebooks have finally gone on sale in the United States. Google Chromebooks are now available for pre-order at Amazon and Bestbuy in the United States and starts shipping from June 15, 2011. Google Chromebooks are laptops running Google Chrome OS built for a new computing philosophy called cloud computing where your software and data reside securely on the cloud (web) instead of in local storage.Where to Buy LaptopsJumia.com.ngfrom ₦18,495.00 View Offers Konga.comfrom ₦44,900.00 View Offers The first set of Google Chromebooks will be coming from Samsung and Acer. Acer and Samsung Chrome...