Windows

October 10, 2013

With the free Fresh Paint app for Windows and Windows Phone, it’s easy to create vivid digital paintings that that look like masterpieces – even if you don’t have traditional artistic skills. Now, thanks to a new update, you can also put those masterpieces created in Windows 8.1 on high-quality, ready-to-hang canvas prints from CanvasPop.

October 7, 2013

Windows XP support is ending in April 2014. To help their customers with the approaching end of service, Dell Services on Monday announced the Windows Migration Fast Forward Service, which enables a customer to jumpstart a new migration or fast-forward one already in progress.

October 4, 2013

With its 19.5-inch screen housed in a compact body, the affordably priced Gateway One ZX4270 gives you an excellent viewing experience while helping you optimize space in your office, kitchen or den.

October 4, 2013

Work, watch movies and surf the Web in comfort and style with the Acer Aspire ZC-605 Series all-in-one powered by Windows 8. With the built-in HD webcam, you and yours can gather for a crisp and clear Skype session with friends and family around the world.

October 3, 2013

In addition to MakerBot’s 3D scanner, learn more about the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer, which has helped bring 3D printing to a wider audience.

October 3, 2013

Applause, applause, applause – or aplausos, aplausos, aplausos in Spanish – for three recent high school grads who spent 10 weeks this summer at Microsoft Research Redmond and made Song Translator, a Windows 8 app that can translate your favorite songs into a new language.

October 3, 2013

ASUS sells a legendary lineup of gaming gear called Republic of Gamers (ROG). The Extreme Windows Blog’s Gavin Gear recently ran the ASUS ROG G750JX gaming laptop through its paces and shared his first-hand experiences on Wednesday.

October 2, 2013

The XPS 11 and updated XPS 13 will be available in November starting at $999.99, while the Dell XPS 15 will be available Oct. 18, starting at $1,499.99. Head on over to the Windows Experience Blog for details.

October 1, 2013

HP on Tuesday announced new additions to its lineup of business devices. The HP EliteBook 800 series, HP ProBook 600 series and HP ProBook 400 series are designed to keep your business safe and secure, and your employees happy.

September 27, 2013

The Extreme Windows Blog’s Gavin Gear attended this week’s Maker Faire 2013 in New York City, where Microsoft was on hand with a tent full of technology, projects, prototypes and tools. See the video, photos and more.