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Microsoft Looks To Air Travel With Bing Airport Maps
Microsoft has upgraded its Bing Maps feature to include detailed airport maps for air travellers
Win 8 To Sync User Settings Across Multiple Devices
Windows 8 is to utilise Windows Live ID in order to sync user settings across multiple devices
Microsoft Explains Windows 8 Secure Boot
Microsoft is providing more details about Windows 8 security measures including its secure boot option
Microsoft Windows Server 8 Preview: Review
The preview of Windows Server 8 takes on VMware's virtualisation, and boosts support for networks and management
Microsoft Cranks Up Windows Phone ‘Mango’ Update
Much anticipated Mango update will be available within the next week or two, tweets a Microsoft executive
Analyst Touts WP7 Threat To Android Crowd
Windows Phone 7 could threaten Android’s smartphone crown, at least according to NPD Group
Microsoft Promises Windows 8 Boot Up Overhaul
A Microsoft executive has stated it is bringing the PC boot experience of Windows 8 into the 21st century
Ultrabook Partners Look For Cut In Intel Chip Prices
Acer and Compal say again it will be difficult price ultrabooks under $1,000 unless Intel cuts chip prices
Casio Coughs Up Microsoft Fee Over Linux Use
Microsoft’s licensing campaign continues with Casio Computing the latest to sign a deal for using Linux
Could Windows 8 Be The OS We’re Looking For?
Microsoft reckons the tech landscape has changed in the last few years, and Windows 8 will serve its needs. Let's see, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Cisco Plans Virtual Networking For Microsoft Hyper-V
Cisco will provide data centre packages that will control Microsoft Windows Server 8 virtual environments
Michael Dell Rejects Apple’s “Post-PC” Vision
Michael Dell has labelled the Steve Jobs vision of a “Post-PC” world as ‘complete nonsense’
Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 Debuts At Build
Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 allows developers to link into Azure's cloud compute and storage APIs
Microsoft CEO Still Optimistic About Windows Phone
Steve Ballmer told analysts of his continuing faith in Windows Phone's prospects, despite poor sales
Windows 8 Metro Browser Will Not Use Plug-Ins
Microsoft's Metro-style Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 will be plug-in-free – a worry for Adobe Flash
IT Pros And Power Users Control Fate Of Windows 8
Windows 8 previews have centred on the tablet aspects, but victory depends on convincing IT pros and power users, says Nicholas Kolakowski
MS Build Bills Tools, Windows Server 8 And Cloud
Microsoft Build conference featured preview Visual Studio 2011, Windows Server 8 and Team Foundation cloud
Intel Bets Heavily On Ultrabook Success At IDF
Intel pitches ultrabooks as next wave, not tablets, for users demanding performance and energy efficiency
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes Office Flaws
September's Patch Tuesday contained no “critical” patches but does offer fixes for Excel and Office
Microsoft Offers Up Windows 8 Preview At Conference
Microsoft has offered a sneak peak of its Windows 8 operating system at its BUILD conference
Windows 8 Video Shows Eight Second Boot-up
Microsoft is developing Windows 8 to make it boot up in just 8 seconds, according to a new video
Tablet Sales Impacting PC Growth, Gartner Warns
PC shipments in 2011 have been impacted by both tablets and economic concerns, an analyst claims
Samsung And Microsoft Prep Windows 8 Tablet
Samsung and Microsoft are reportedly set to unleash a quad-core tablet running Windows 8
Microsoft To Show Off Windows 8 Beta Next Week
As Microsoft readies Windows 8 for developers, rumours spread about a partnership with Samsung
Seagate Hits 4TB Storage On Desktop
Enough storage in a $250 desktop device to store the collected knowledge of a top TV quiz contestant
Hyper-V Desktops On Microsoft’s Windows 8
Microsoft is working to enable Hyper-V virtualisation technology inside the upcoming Windows 8 OS
October Launch For Windows Intune Cloud Service
Microsoft is readying its Windows Intune IT management service for general availability in October
Windows 8 Ribbon Interface Defended
Microsoft has used its official Windows 8 blog to defend the ribbon interface in its forthcoming OS
Leaks Reveal Microsoft Links To Tunisian Regime
A leaked diplomatic cable has reveal concern over Microsoft's links to the former Tunsian regime