A closer look at the Windows Store
Hassle-free app searches, downloads, and updates are coming to Windows 8 via the Windows Store. Here’s an early look at how it will work.
CES 2012, by the numbers
Here’s a quick look at a few impressive numbers surrounding the consumer technology industry’s largest trade show.
Anti-mosquito force field being developed
Invisible infrared barrier acts as a force-field against mosquitoes.
Microsoft Holodesk: Think JARVIS from Iron Man
Want to manipulate 3D virtual images with your hands? Thanks to Microsoft, science fiction may soon become reality.
Skype is now integrated with Facebook
Skype now allows video and instant messaging with your Facebook contacts.
Is there room for both Microsoft and RIM?
RIM and Microsoft have been looking somewhat shaky recently. Okay, maybe “shaky” is an overstatement – both are multi-billion dollar businesses and a long way from bankruptcy – but it is fair to say that it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for either company.
Canadians getting scammed on computers, phones
You hear about these cyber-attacks against businesses all the time, but Canadian individuals are also getting scammed via their computer and phones. Sync spoke with Microsoft’s national technology officer about what’s happening and what we can do about it.
Windows 8 due to be released next year – or is it?
If you’re a Windows XP or Vista user who’s tempted to upgrade to Windows 7, you may wish to hold off on doing so for a little while longer as Windows 8 has just sailed over the horizon (maybe).
Are you eligible for a free Xbox360?
Microsoft has quietly started to replace some Xbox360s due to a disc compatibility problem.
AOL IM, Google Talk now connected
Two of the largest instant messenger networks are now connected, allowing users to cross-chat.


