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Microsoft's Purported Windows RT Firefox Ban: A Quick Explainer Mozilla is complaining that Microsoft's Internet Explorer will be the only browser on Windows RT allowed to run in the traditional desktop environment. Here's what that means. - Ian Paul, PCWorld Windows News & Tips Windows 8 Upgrade Offer Might Not Be Free Microsoft may not give away free Windows 8 upgrades to customers who purchase new PCs in the months before the OS launches. Share: The Great Windows 8 DVD Debate Microsoft recently announced that it will not support DVD playback in Windows 8 out of the box, sparking cries from tech enthusiasts that the OS will be crippled in a fundamental way. Is this really a big deal? Share: PC Tips: Use Sleep Mode to Save Money, Skip 'Safely Remove' Learn why using Sleep Mode is a smart idea and why selecting Safely Remove before unplugging a USB drive isn't strictly necessary. 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