Last time, I published a strongly substantiated rumor that the new Windows 8.1 would not be released until mid October. That rumor has now been confirmed by Microsoft…October18 to be exact. I hope I can put up with Windows 8 on my laptop until then…since my laptop is all I will be using for the next month as I head north to the San Francisco Bay Area to housesit (and dog sit).
I will still be putting out this blog during that time, but probably on a more sporadic basis. Sorry, but it is a vacation of sorts. Will be going to a Giants game and the opening day game for the 49ers…among other things. So I will be a bit busy. But I won’t leave you totally in the lurch.
Back to other news…on Patch Tuesday, two days ago, Microsoft released six bad patches. I am sure they will be fixing those soon. I also mentioned last time about an article I read regarding the end-of-life for Windows XP and how hackers will take advantage of this. I decided to include the whole article in this edition as it is important (story #4).
There is lots more here so I will let you read it for yourself while I get back to my packing. I will see you soon. -JRC
Windows 8.1 shipping, online and physically, on October 18th
Windows 8.1 will be available as a free update to all existing Windows 8 users, downloaded and installed through the Windows Store.
Microsoft confirms Skype will be bundled with Windows 8.1
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Microsoft botches six Windows patches in latest Automatic Update
In an amazing tour de force, Microsoft's Automatic Update chute released at least six bad patches on Tuesday. Here's what's amazing: It's just 48 hours or so since the bomb bay doors opened, and Microsoft has acknowledged problems with all of these patches.
XP's retirement will be hacker heaven
Hackers will bank bugs until after Microsoft retires Windows XP in April 2014; expect attacks, say security experts
Google Search Gets More Personal, Now Lets You Find Your Flight Info, Reservations, Photos And More
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Battle of the Office Suites: Microsoft Office and LibreOffice Compared
For a long time, Microsoft Office has been the reigning champ of office suites, but that doesn't mean the free alternative, LibreOffice, isn't worth considering. Let's take a look at how the two compare, and if it's finally possible to ditch the paid option for the free one.
A ‘no-reformat reinstall’ for Windows 8
"Win8′s Refresh your PC without affecting your files feature lets you rebuild your operating system in minutes. A refresh returns Windows 8 to like-new condition while leaving users’ accounts, data, passwords, and personal files intact.
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