Microsoft sets Windows 9 reveal date; Clippy saw this one coming

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	Microsoft sets Windows 9 reveal for Sept. 30 Microsoft issued invitations on Monday for a Sept. 30 event where it will unveil the next version of Windows, according to multiple online reports. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Software Future-proof your mobility strategy with Dell EMM Looking for ongoing ways to securely connect your mobile team to the resources they need today and in the future? Read this new white paper to learn how Dell Enterprise Mobility Management can help your IT team adapt as devices, operating systems and work habits constantly evolve. Learn more In this Issue Clippy saw this one coming Sneak Peek: New features coming to Internet Explorer 4 Windows tablet/keyboard combos take on the Surface Pro Microsoft expanding Windows on Devices program Microsoft buys Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5 billion Windows 9 leak shows Storage Sense and Wi-Fi Sense coming over from Windows Phone Microsoft bringing more mobile, cloud products to China with new subsidiary 6 tips for replacing your Windows laptop with a Surface Pro 3 Microsoft is killing the Nokia and Windows Phone names, reports say WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Magic Quadrant for ADCs Citrix is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers for the seventh consecutive year: the Gartner Magic Quadrant Report focuses on vendor's ability to solve complex application deployment challenges. Don't miss this chance to learn from Gartner's independent research. Learn More Clippy saw this one coming The image above is making the rounds on Twitter this morning. And while it would seem to be commentary on the official announcement that Microsoft is buying the maker of Minecraft for $2.5 billion, it was actually published on a site called Dorkly two years ago. Author unknown but prescient. Read More Sneak Peek: New features coming to Internet Explorer Microsoft's new Developer Channel offers glimpse into upcoming features of IE. Read More 4 Windows tablet/keyboard combos take on the Surface Pro Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 has gotten a lot of attention as a way to bridge the gap between tablets and traditional notebooks. Its snap-on keyboard and pull-out rear stand tries to offer the best of both worlds, but with a 12-in. screen and weighing 1.8 lbs. (without its keyboard cover), the Surface Pro is not as light as it could be, particularly for nomadic workers. Read More WHITE PAPER: EMC How Access Governance Makes Data Loss Prevention Successful Learn how connecting a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) system to an access governance solution can enable organizations to make informed decisions within a proper access governance framework, appropriately evaluate and manage risk, and obtain maximum benefit from their chosen DLP solution. Learn More>> Microsoft expanding Windows on Devices program Microsoft wants to put a small version of Windows 8 on more developer boards. Read More Microsoft buys Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5 billion Microsoft has agreed to buy Mojang, the Swedish developer of the Minecraft PC and console game, for US$2.5 billion, the companies announced Monday. Read More Windows 9 leak shows Storage Sense and Wi-Fi Sense coming over from Windows Phone The next version of Windows could make it easier to get online and clear up storage space. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Gartner Magic Quadrant for ADCs Citrix is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers for the seventh consecutive year: the Gartner Magic Quadrant Report focuses on vendor's ability to solve complex application deployment challenges. Don't miss this chance to learn from Gartner's independent research. Learn More Microsoft bringing more mobile, cloud products to China with new subsidiary Microsoft is eying China with plans to develop more mobile and cloud-based technologies for the country at a new subsidiary in Shanghai, despite the regulatory hurdles the U.S. company has been facing in the country. Read More 6 tips for replacing your Windows laptop with a Surface Pro 3 Planning to ditch your laptop for a Windows tablet such as the Surface Pro 3? These tips will help you set up, secure and make the most of your new device. Read More Microsoft is killing the Nokia and Windows Phone names, reports say In the future, Lumias will just run plain old Windows, according to multiple reports. Read More
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