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Microsoft ARC: Touch Mouse – Great For Left Handed Users

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Which do you prefer, the conventional mouse or something that is a bit different? Some people like something that's little bit individual but personal preference will dictate your ’weapon’ of choice. Apple have their Magic Mouse which is all basically touch sensitive with multi-touch … [Read more...]

Hotmail Problems: Emails Going Missing

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Hotmail is the most widely used email service in the world; it currently has 360 million users. It has been around for a long time. It originally came onto the web in 1996 and a year later was acquired by Microsoft for around $400 million … [Read more...]

Predictions For 2011: Gaming and Microsoft

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When we all start a New Year predictions are made for the upcoming weeks, months, and year. This goes for our personal goals and even for targets that companies expect to achieve, but what should we see in 2011 when it comes to gaming? … [Read more...]

Serious Vulnerability Puts Internet Explorer Users At Risk

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When using the internet, a browser is a necessity. Many people use Internet Explorer simply because it comes pre-installed on their machine, and whilst the upcoming IE9 browser has been reported as being top when it comes to fending off malware, the current version of the browser has been hit by … [Read more...]

Microsoft Kinect performance: Dashboard update possible

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The Microsoft Xbox Kinect gaming system has hit huge success since its recent release despite somewhat mixed reviews and recently we posted on how in a recent holiday gifting trend report on electronic gifts for 2010 it was the third most popular gift behind the Amazon Kindle and the Apple iPad. We … [Read more...]

IE9: Leading browser in fending off malware

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We’ve been bringing you news on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9 browser, due for release next year, and recently have posted about new IE9 security features and also about how IE9 will have tracking protection. Now we hear news that the new browser which is still only at the beta stage, has … [Read more...]

Windows Phone 7 ‘Mango’ Update: Release Due Fall 2011

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Earlier today we posted about CES 2011 and what we may hear from Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer in the keynote speech. It’s been largely reported that we’ll be seeing the reveal of some Microsoft tablet devices and maybe even an early glimpse of the Windows 8 operating system due out by the end of … [Read more...]

CES 2011: Windows 8 / Tablet Expectations?

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Here at OSM we recently posted an article on CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2011 coming up in January, with ideas of 5 devices that may be the centre of attention. Now we wanted to take a closer look at what news may be coming from Microsoft at the event. … [Read more...]

Five Of The Best At CES: January 2011

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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is just a few weeks away, and for the tech world, this is one of the highest profile events. Big developers get to show off some of their up and coming innovations to the rest of the world. From 6-9 January 2011, the show, taking place in Las Vegas, will see … [Read more...]

Stopping The Spies: Internet Explorer 9

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Microsoft are cracking down on websites and advertisers that watch what you browse with a new security feature on Internet Explorer 9 that gives tracking protection. … [Read more...]

New IE9 Security Features: Advantage Over Chrome and Firefox

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Online privacy seems to have stirred up quite a few reactions over this last year, news has been and gone surrounding how much data can be collected by other sources about your private information. Sites such as Facebook and Google's Street View have been in the spotlight acknowledging this very … [Read more...]

Windows Phone 7 Update Coming Soon: What’s Expected?

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Since October, many of you have been embracing the new Windows Phone 7 mobile handsets along with it's carriers. Phones include that of LG, Samsung, HTC and of course Dell. But today news has come through that a long awaited update is on it's way, in fact it could be as soon as January 2011. … [Read more...]

Windows Phone 7 Apps: Holiday Season Gaming Promotion

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Back in October we reported on the Windows Phone 7 only being able to offer its users some 2,000 apps, which to some was not enough. But ironically with Black Friday sales in full swing, Microsoft has been keen to entice customers with a big marketing campaign, for not only new offerings such as … [Read more...]

HTC HD7: T-Mobile BOGOF offer for holidays

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There are a lot of deals to be had on different phones over this holiday period in the U.S. and some Black Friday deals, although sometimes if you look at the finer detail the bargains may not always be as good as they seem. If you do want a great deal though you could do a lot worse than probably … [Read more...]

Microsoft Windows: The Past 25 Years

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November 20th a day that marked 25 years of Microsoft Windows so let's have a look at what they have achieved. Windows was launched back in 1985 and took quite a while to really get up and running, it didn’t really take off until around 1990 when Windows 3.0 surfaced. It is from this point on that … [Read more...]

Microsoft’s Windows celebrates its 25th Birthday

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Microsoft's Windows is celebrating its 25th birthday today, and it is amazing how far it has come since its creation by Bill Gates and Paul Allen back in 1985. … [Read more...]

Verizon’s Microsoft Kin One / Two – Now ONEm and TWOm

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Guess what gang… Microsoft is attempting to break into the smartphone market again. This time coupled with Verizon. Apparently the Kin ONEm will only cost $19.99 on a 2 year contract and the Kin Twom will be around the $50 marker … [Read more...]

Should Microsoft Buy Facebook?

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Do you think it would make sense for Microsoft to buy Facebook? You might be having a quiet chuckle to yourself after reading that but there are a number of similarities and anomalies that are shared by the two giants … [Read more...]

Windows Phone 7 Update: Wish List

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There have been many good things said about the Windows Phone 7 since its release but now we are getting into what some people wish it had. Perhaps if this kind of article takes off then people will listen to what you all want brought into the next update. A few of the things mentioned in an … [Read more...]

Facebook look to expand with email service- How will it compare?

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With the feisty wars we have nowadays between the likes of Facebook and Google you cant blame them for wanting to get into each others business. We have heard for a while now about the search engine's supposed social network Google Me, and now we are getting word that Facebook are planning their … [Read more...]

Kin One and Two from Microsoft making a comeback

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Here’s a rather odd piece of news for you. Do you remember the Microsoft Kin One and Two handsets that came out earlier in the year? The devices were aimed at those who used social media frequently but after poor sales and after Verizon initially cutting the prices, the handsets were both … [Read more...]

Kinect for Xbox 360 Viral Videos: Punching And Falling

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With the release of the new Xbox 360 Kinect and it's fantastic features, here at OSM we have been lucky enough to watch some viral videos featuring Joe Bloggs attempting to play the latest gaming accessory. … [Read more...]

Black Friday 2010: Your Choice Xbox Kinect Vs PS3 Move?

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With Black Friday sales fast approaching, and the internet rife with reports of where you may be able to find the best deals, now is the time to look what possible gaming accessories may be available to you. … [Read more...]

Kinect Rejected First By Apple: Microsoft Benefits

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We have all heard about it, and looked forward to it finally arriving, but were you aware that Apple was the first port of call when developers PrimeSense were looking for a company to market it. … [Read more...]

Xbox Kinect UK: Shortage Prove Hard To Get Your Hands On One

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Microsoft's Xbox Kinect which has already seen record amounts sold in America, is due to be hitting UK shelves in just a few days. But with the forthcoming Xbox “controller-free” accessory to be snapped up by avid gamers, there may not be enough to go around? … [Read more...]