Microsoft has priced the Surface tablet to take the fight to the Apple iPad, but as usual British users will have to pay more than the US
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Ballmer Embraces Hardware Approach In Shareholder Letter
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer has embraced the company's recent hardware moves in a letter to shareholders
Letters From Microsoft Accuse BBC Of Copyright Infringement
Automated software thought number 45 was owned by the Windows developer
Windows Server 2012 Is Cloud-Augmented, Not Cloud-Hosted
Windows Server 2012 does not change the traditional model for Windows servers - it just extends it with cloud delivery, says Microsoft's Wayne Mayer
Mozilla Releases Firefox Metro Beta For Windows 8
Open source browser gets touch-ready for Windows 8
Windows Phone 8 Launch Confirmed On 29 October
Microsoft has sent out invitations confirming that Windows Phone 8 will launch four days after Windows 8
Getting To Grips With Windows Server 2012
From all-new Server Manager to beefed up Hyper-V, Microsoft’s new OS is serious about dealing with servers, says Firebrand Training
Microsoft Readies Windows Phone 8 Smartphone
Microsoft is reportedly about to launch its own Windows Phone 8 smartphone in a move that could upset Nokia and others
Google Worth More Than Microsoft
Google becomes the second richest tech company in the world
Intel Atom Delay May Hit Windows 8 Tablets
A reported delay to the power management software for Intel's Clover Trail chip may cause problems for the launch of tablets based on Windows 8
HP ElitePad 900 Tablet Targets Enterprise
Windows 8-based tablet promises to appeal to both IT managers and employees
Internet Explorer Beats Browser Rivals After Security Tests
Security testing has revealed Microsoft's Internet Explorer to be the best at fighting click fraud and malicious downloads
Intel Slams Reports Of Otellini Windows 8 Criticism
Intel has angrily dismissed reports that CEO Paul Otellini had criticised Windows 8 in a private meeting
Even Windows 8 Users Prefer Windows 7
More than half of Windows 8 users prefer Windows 7, fearing price and compatibility issues, according to a poll
Intel Boss Says Windows 8 Is Not Fit For Release
In comments sure to anger officials at Microsoft, the head of Intel says Windows 8 is not ready for release
Microsoft Breaks World Record After Coding Marathon
Microsoft has set a Guinness World Record with a coding marathon for thousands of developers in India
Gartner: Microsoft Taking Risks With Windows 8
Microsoft's interface changes with Windows 8 could help the company retain its influence in the era of touch-screen interfaces, or it could turn into another Vista, according to Gartner
Microsoft Releases Fix It Tool for IE Security Flaw
Temporary Fix It plugs the hole till the permanent patch tomorrow
Dell Unwraps Business Windows 8 Devices
Dell has unveiled a new tablet, laptop and desktop running Windows 8, aimed firmly at the business community
EU Readying New Microsoft Antitrust Complaint – Report
Microsoft could be subject to another fine after it failed to offer browser choice to 28 million Windows 7 PCs
Microsoft Admits Attacks Hit IE Browser Zero-Day Flaw
Microsoft has said it is investigating a previously unknown Internet Explorer security flaw that attackers are using to infect Windows systems, but has not set a timetable for delivering a fix
Microsoft Finds Nitol Botnet Malware On PCs In Chinese Supply Chain
Microsoft finds Nitol in brand new Chinese PCs and seizes domain to kill it off
Microsoft Windows Phone Store Rebranded From Marketplace
Microsoft continues its branding shake up after renaming Windows Phone Marketplace to Windows Phone Store
Microsoft Works With Adobe To Patch Windows 8 Flash Flaws
Microsoft has confirmed it is working with Adobe to patch flaws in the Flash player ahead of the Windows 8 launch
Microsoft Updates Developer Suite With Visual Studio 2012
Microsoft has officially launched the next generation of its developer tool suite with Visual Studio 2012
Microsoft Delivers Light Patch Tuesday Update
Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday has a relatively light load, but October promises to be more substantial
Microsoft Agrees To Offer Browser Choice in Windows 8
Steve Ballmer gives personal assurances Microsoft will play fair
Intel Lowers Revenue Forecast, Remains Cautious
PC market is in crisis, but upcoming Windows 8 release gives manufacturers hope
Microsoft Throws Down Bing Search Challenge
Microsoft has created a "Bing It On" challenge to web surfers in order to encourage them to drop Google and try Bing
Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone Unveiled
Nokia takes wraps off the Lumia 920 and 820, but doesn't reveal release delivery date or price