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In Pictures: Inside Windows 10 - Sneak peek at the default apps

Inside Windows 10: Sneak peek at the default apps

In Pictures: Inside Windows 10 - Sneak peek at the default apps
In Pictures: Microsoft’s new Spartan browser for Windows 10

Here’s what sets Spartan apart from Internet Explorer.

In Pictures: Microsoft’s new Spartan browser for Windows 10
In Pictures: Microsoft Office 'lite' for touchscreens

As part of the beta release program for Windows 10, Microsoft has released free touchscreen versions of Excel, PowerPoint and Word through the Windows Store.

In Pictures: Microsoft Office 'lite' for touchscreens
IN PICTURES: SAP Partner Kick-Off Meeting, Melbourne

The SAP Partner Kick-Off Meeting, Melbourne leg, was held on Tuesday. The event gave partners a chance to gain strategic insight into SAP’s 2015 business strategy. Attendees could see the some of company's latest solutions, hear about its Cloud and Platform opportunities, and connect with SAP executives and colleagues from all segments of the SAP sales, services, marketing, and field support teams. They could also learn about its new programs, incentives, sales rewards and engagement models. The final leg will be held in Canberra on March 18, from 9am-3pm. Here are some of the highlights from the Melbourne event.

IN PICTURES: SAP Partner Kick-Off Meeting, Melbourne
In Pictures: 15 of the best Google Chrome experiments ever

A look at some of the coolest bits of Chrome experimentation out there, in honor of Google’s 1000th Chrome experiment being published this week.

In Pictures: 15 of the best Google Chrome experiments ever
In Pictures: Best open source monitoring tools

We found all four products to be capable network monitoring tools that performed well in our basic tasks such as checking for host availability and measuring bandwidth usage. Beyond the basics, there were quite a few differences in terms of features, granularity and configuration options.

In Pictures: Best open source monitoring tools
In Pictures: Twelve different companies IBM has been

With big layoffs rumored to be close on the horizon, IBM is going to need to use another regeneration.

In Pictures: Twelve different companies IBM has been
In Pictures: Microsoft CEO's most momentous moments of his first year at the helm

The Microsoft of today is not the same as the Microsoft as yesterday, and Satya Nadella's appointment as CEO was the catalyst.

In Pictures: Microsoft CEO's most momentous moments of his first year at the helm
In Pictures: Secrets of Office for iPad masters

Tips, tricks, tweaks, and twerks for Office gurus looking to make the most of the iPad variant

In Pictures: Secrets of Office for iPad masters
In Pictures: 7 iOS apps for developers on the go

Today’s developers need to be mobile to be efficient because problems don’t go away when you’re out of the office. This list of iOS apps promises to keep you connected and able to handle tasks regardless of where and when they come up.

In Pictures: 7 iOS apps for developers on the go
In Pictures: Windows 10 - Inside Microsoft’s latest Technical Preview

The latest version, Build 9926, does not include some of the things that Microsoft showed off on Jan. 21, including deep integration of Skype into the OS, and the new Spartan web browser. But there are many important features in this build.

In Pictures: Windows 10 - Inside Microsoft’s latest Technical Preview
In Pictures: Windows 10 - The best tips, tricks, and tweaks

Windows 10 may still be in beta, but it already has some fun and handy, hidden new features worth exploring. Check 'em out here.

In Pictures: Windows 10 - The best tips, tricks, and tweaks
In Pictures: 10 simple-to-use social media monitoring and analytics tools

It's not hard to find social media marketing tools these days. It's harder to locate social monitoring utilities, in your price range, that do everything your business needs. These 10 simple social tools can help you monitor campaigns and analyse the metrics to draw actionable insights and demonstrate real ROI.

In Pictures: 10 simple-to-use social media monitoring and analytics tools
In Pictures: Windows 10 - The 10 most important new Consumer Preview features

From Cortana to Xbox streaming and the audacious Windows Holographic, these are the biggest announcements from Microsoft's Windows 10 Consumer Preview event.

In Pictures: Windows 10 - The 10 most important new Consumer Preview features
IN PICTURES: Windows 10 briefing and launch (+40 photos)

Highlights from Microsoft's Windows 10 consumer and business launch at its Redmond, Washington, campus.Highlights from Microsoft's Windows 10 consumer and business launch at its Redmond, Washington, campus. Photos are taken by screenshot from the live feed.

IN PICTURES: Windows 10 briefing and launch (+40 photos)