Best Products of 2012: Business and Productivity

November 30, 2012

We wrap up our week-long coverage of the best products of 2012 with a look at the business and productivity category. And there's plenty to chew on, starting with Microsoft's entrely new operating system and ending with—interestingly enough—software that enables musicians to use ethernet networks in a completely new way. What do you think of our picks? Please drop us a line in the comments section below. And be sure to read our complete list of the 100 best products of 2012. Windows 8 Professional (operating system) With its biggest OS rollout since Windows 95, Microsoft seeks to embrace all things computing with a one-size-fits-all operating system. Windows 8 has already spawned new designs and all sorts of hardware experiments. This bold step forward has rattled some longtime users, but the new look just might win over a new generation that Microsoft must attract to remain relevant. In our eyes, it's the most important product of 2012. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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