#windows TH

Now that Microsoft's preparing to roll out the new generation of Windows, we look at the recent developments that occurred a few days leading to date. Microsoft prepares for Technical Preview On an early leak of its new Technical Preview website, the Redmond Giant accidentally unveiled what would be the name of the newest operating system build: Windows TH. Microsoft also launches a new "Windows Insider Preview Program" that aims to provide early testers with fresh and timely updates of the new operating system The company has now removed the website, and we might see it again later tonight. New Windows 9 to be free for all Windows 8 users As for the price of the new OS, it'll be absolutely free.  Microsoft plans to update all its current Windows 8 users to the latest operating system free of charge. Microsoft revives Hardware PC conference Microsoft is bringing back its long defunct Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC), this time with a slightly tweaked name. WinHEC now stands for Windows Hardware Engineering Community, a series of events aimed at hardware markets. This just means that the Redmond giant is serious about working closely with hardware giants despite the strict rules it has given prior to releasing Windows RT-based gizmos, and alienating PC makers by the release of the Surface tablet series. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft roundup: Windows 'TH', Hardware Conference, and more" and "Windows 7 Preview: Less of the Same".