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In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10

If you’re going for an immediate upgrade to Windows 10 from your Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 computer, this guide will get you up to speed as quickly as possible.

In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10
In Pictures: 10 tools that fix common Windows frustrations

Windows is full of niggling little irritations. These tools fix them.

In Pictures: 10 tools that fix common Windows frustrations
IN PICTURES: EDGE 2015 - Day One breakout sessions (+33 photos)

Business growth was the main theme from the breakout sessions at day 1 of EDGE 2015. Vendors such as Microsoft, APC by Schneider Electric, Barracuda Networks, HP, Veeam, Webroot, Telstra and Toshiba took to stage to discuss key technologies that impact the channel and what they need to do stay ahead of the pack. A hall of fame reseller panel saw some key industry names address their guests. Here are some pictures from the day.

IN PICTURES: EDGE 2015 - Day One breakout sessions (+33 photos)
IN PICTURES: Who's making a splash at Microsoft WPC 2015?

ARN and Reseller News are on the ground at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Orlando, Florida, here's who came along.

IN PICTURES: Who's making a splash at Microsoft WPC 2015?
In Pictures: Windows 10, the wish list - 10 things users are still begging for

Tabbed Windows. A customizable login screen. Tens of thousands of votes have poured in for these features and more, but time's running out for these features to make it into Windows 10's launch version.

In Pictures: Windows 10, the wish list - 10 things users are still begging for
In Pictures: Windows 10 - Which classic Microsoft default apps should be killed?

Based on what we’ve seen in Microsoft’s Windows 10 preview editions, here’s our take on which classic apps should be kept and which should be killed when the final version of Windows 10 ships.

In Pictures: Windows 10 - Which classic Microsoft default apps should be killed?
IN PICTURES: Ingram Micro Experience 2015 - Melbourne (+48 photos)

The Ingram Micro Experience 2015 is making its way around Australia - and ARN was the official media partner and sponsor of the keynote speaker, Tim Reid. The Melbourne leg was held at the Crown Casino Exhibition Hall, and saw Ingram and its partners showcasing their products, services and the latest technology, alongside business panels and thought leadership from industry experts. Photos by Allan Swann

IN PICTURES: Ingram Micro Experience 2015 - Melbourne (+48 photos)
In Pictures: 7 reasons to ditch your iPad for the Surface 3

Microsoft’s new tablet, the Surface 3, is looking to be a compelling option to Apple’s iPad. Here are seven reasons the Surface 3 may make you want to leave your iPad at home.

In Pictures: 7 reasons to ditch your iPad for the Surface 3
In Pictures: Build 2015 - Windows 10, holographic robots, and more from Microsoft's big event

Office is getting smarter, and so is your phone. Read about all of Microsoft's ambitious plans from Build 2015 inside.

In Pictures: Build 2015 - Windows 10, holographic robots, and more from Microsoft's big event
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 unveils Surface 3

Microsoft has revealed a new addition to the Surface family, the Surface 3, which will be available by early May.

IN PICTURES: Microsoft unveils Surface 3
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: Staples Ignite conference, Hunter Valley, NSW (+30 photos)

The Staples Technology Solutions team hosted its 2015 Ignite sales conference at the beautiful Chateau Elan At The Vintage in the Hunter Valley from March 11-13. Staples' teams flew in from around Australia and NZ and the company's three most strategic partners along – Microsoft, Lenovo and HP - all attended, along with along experts in Cloud, MSP and mobility presenting who presented at the events. Here are some highlights. Photos courtesy of Staples.

IN PICTURES: Staples Ignite conference, Hunter Valley, NSW (+30 photos)
Mobile World Congress in 50 photos: Samsung, Sony, HTC, Microsoft, LG and many more

The biggest smartphone companies in the world flocked to Barcelona for the 2015 Mobile World Congress. More than 90,000 people walked through MWC's many halls to experience the next-generation of technology products, ranging from Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge to cars controlled from smartphones.

Mobile World Congress in 50 photos: Samsung, Sony, HTC, Microsoft, LG and many more
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