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Microsoft Surface 2 Set For 23 September Launch
Microsoft sends out invites for a Surface event in New York later this month
IFA 2013: Lenovo Shows Off Convertible Windows Systems
Lenovo used the IFA 2013 show in Berlin to showcase its latest convertible computing devices running Windows 8
Microsoft Deal Thrusts Nokia’s Elop Into Ballmer CEO Race
Stephen Elop's return to Microsoft sees him emerge as a strong contender for Steve Ballmer's job
Former Microsoft Exec Steven Sinofsky To Moonlight At Box
The man praised for Windows 7 and blamed for Windows 8 will work for SkyDrive competitor
Quiz Of The Week: Ballmer’s Microsoft Buddies
With Steve Ballmer stepping down, this week's quiz looks at Microsoft executives old and new!
Steve Ballmer’s Departure Is The End Of A Microsoft Era
Steve Ballmer is just the latest senior executive to exit a company whose glory days appear to be behind it, says Sean Michael Kerner
Microsoft Reassures Jittery Staff After Ballmer Announcement
Microsoft reassures its workforce spooked by Steve Ballmer's upcoming retirement and the company reorganisation
Microsoft Hands Over Windows 8.1 To Manufacturers
Microsoft releases the RTM version of Windows 8.1 to partners
Lenovo And Pokki To Restore Start Menu To Windows 8
Lenovo turns to third-party software to bring the Start menu back
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Announces Retirement
Steve Ballmer is to step down as Microsoft CEO in the next 12 months
Microsoft Warns On Windows XP Security
Organisations running Windows XP face added security risks after the platform's support cutoff next year, according to Microsoft
Modern Windows 8 Firefox To Be Released In December
'Metro' style browser to be included in Firefox 26 after more than a year of development
Windows RT Nokia Tablet Images Leak Ahead Of 26 September Launch – Report
Reports suggest 10.1-inch Windows RT-based Nokia tablet is set to be launched next month
Windows 8.1 To Be Released As Free Update On 18 October
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 will be rolled out worldwide in two months time
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Toughens IE Browser
The Patch Tuesday update fixes 23 vulnerabilities overall, and includes an update for Internet Explorer
Microsoft Adopts Live Tile For Company Stats
Microsoft is to offer internal company information and statistics in the form of a Windows 8 live tile
Nvidia, Asus Criticise Windows RT
Asus has said it will stop making Windows RT-based systems, while Nvidia has said the OS has hurt sales of its Tegra chips
Windows 8.1 Boosts Security And Enterprise Features
Windows 8.1 isn't perfect, but the enterprise version adds features IT has been wanting, says Wayne Rash
Microsoft To Change SkyDrive Name After BskyB Lawsuit
The cloud storage platform will be rebranded in the nearest future
It’s Official – Microsoft Loses Money On Surface Tablets
Surface RT and Surface Pro brought in just $853 million in revenue, compared to a $900m write down
The Sinofsky Deal: Or How Microsoft Is Terrified Of Losing The Cloud Race
Microsoft isn't letting Sinofsky run off to competitors, and it is largely because of its fears over cloud, says Tom Brewster
Microsoft Confirms Easy 3D Printing With Windows 8.1
3D printing is promised to be an easy option within Windows 8.1 after Microsoft adds support
iPhone 4 Demand Boosts Apple Market Share As Windows Phone Makes Gains
Demand for cheaper mid-range smartphones helps Apple and Microsoft in the UK
Microsoft Refreshes modern.IE Tools For IE11
With the release of IE11 Developer Preview Microsoft has updated modern.IE, a set of web development tools
Ballmer Admits To Poor Surface RT Sales
Following a $900m charge due to Surface RT, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has admitted to employees that the tablet has performed poorly
TechWeekEurope’s Windows 8 Quiz Winner Announced
Tim Brading, an ICT consultant at Impel IT, will receive a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1
Microsoft SkyDrive Updated For Space Saving
Microsoft has upgraded its SkyDrive cloud storage service in order to free up more space
4.7-Inch Nokia Lumia 625 Offers 4G For Less Than £200
Largest ever Lumia smartphone seeks to conquer mid-range market
Microsoft Results Disappoint After Hefty Surface RT Charge
Microsoft has taken a hefty charge for its Surface RT tablet inventory as it misses Wall Street expectations