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Microsoft Faces Stiff Challenge To Convert People To Windows 8
A reluctance to upgrade from Windows 7 and a slow start in the tablet market could harm Microsoft's latest operating system
Windows 8 On ARM Details Highlight Hardware Differences
Windows 8 targets ARM's architecture in addition to Intel PCs, and Microsoft has finally detailed how this will work
MWC 2012: Microsoft Windows 8 Beta To Be Launched At The Show?
For Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft has announced a Windows 8 Consumer Preview event
Microsoft’s Windows 8 Consumer Preview Is A None Start-er
Windows 8 is close to its Consumer Preview release and details are emerging about developer reports and its interface
Smartphone Shipments Overtake PC Sales
In a significant milestone, smartphone sales have overtaken sales of PCs, despite the inclusion of tablets
Possible Windows Phone 8 Features Leaked In Video
A video apparently intended for the eyes of Nokia, reveals a number of features in the next version of Windows Phone
Apple Surges Past HP To Become The Top PC Maker
Tech analyst firm Canalys declares Apple as the global PC market leader, but only when iPad sales are included
Tentative Beta Launch For Office 15 Suggests A 2012 Release Date
Microsoft is starting to take the wraps off "Office 15", the suite that will blend with Windows 8 and the cloud
Sensors Will Play A Big Part In Microsoft’s Windows 8 Tablet Apps
Windows 8 on tablets will use hardware sensors in a number of ways, perhaps none more important than for app enhancement
Microsoft Abandons Its Mix Conference To Build A New One
Microsoft has cancelled its Mix 2012 conference for Web developers and designers in favour of a bigger event later
Microsoft’s Business Software, Kinect And Xbox Helped Drive Last Quarter
Although Windows sales remained soft, Microsoft's quarter saw robust business software and entertainment product sales
Microsoft Reveals Tablet Hardware Specs For Windows 8
Microsoft has listed the minimum hardware requirements for the Windows 8 operating system if it is to run on tablets
Skype To Hit Windows Phone ‘Soon’
A Skype executive has revealed that the popular VoIP client will soon appear on Windows Phone handsets
Microsoft Shares Dealt Blow By PC Sales Slump
Sales are up but profits are down, as Microsoft aims to diversify into phones and tablets
Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing: 10 Years Of Securing Windows
Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative, panned as a hollow public relations campaign 10 years ago, has hardened Windows and introduced secure software standards
CES 2012: Qualcomm CEO Touts Snapdragon For Android And Win 8
Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs demonstrated the forthcoming S4 chipset with Windows 8 and talked up Snapdragon at the Consumer Electronics Show
CES 2012: Ballmer To Tout Windows 8, Phone For Keynote
Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer is likely to focus on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 7 during his last CES keynote
Netflix Launches UK Streaming Service
Netflix begins operations in the UK as Lovefilm cuts prices
Microsoft Readies 7 Fixes For Upcoming Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has revealed it will close seven security loopholes with its upcoming Patch Tuesday update
BT Will Pilot Microsoft Lync Voice Services Into The Cloud
British Telecom has joined forces with Microsoft to offer Lync voice services and functions as a hosted cloud service
Windows 8 To Offer PC Refresh With No Data Loss
Windows users will no longer suffer the pain of having to reinstall their computer's operating system following a crash
Windows Phone Marketing To Cost $200 Million In The US Alone
Microsoft plans to spend $200 million promoting Windows Phone just to potential US customers in 2012, according to reports
Comet Pledges ‘Vigorous Defence’ Against Microsoft Lawsuit
Electrical retailer Comet has pledged to defend itself after software giant Microsoft launched a lawsuit over recovery CDs
Nokia Lumia 900 Images Leak Before CES
Leaked images suggest the Lumia 900 is more than an upgraded version of the Lumia 800
Microsoft Gears Up For Linux On Windows Azure
Microsoft is reportedly to give its cloud platform users the chance to run Linux on its Windows Azure cloud this year
Windows Phone 7 Critics Should Take Time to Actually Use It
The vast majority of Windows Phone 7 critics have never seen a Windows Phone 7, let alone used one. Maybe they should, says Wayne Rash
Microsoft Releases Critical Workaround For DoS Bug in ASP.Net
Microsoft's workaround prevents HTTP requests that can occupy all CPU cycles on a Web server
Roadmap Details Windows Phone Tango And Apollo Releases
Microsoft has major updates for Windows Phone planned for 2012 and will hit the superphone, lower-priced and business markets
Windows Phone Marketplace Now Boasts 50,000 Apps
The ecosystem surrounding Windows Phone 7 continues to grow as Marketplace reportedly hits 50,000 apps