March 21, 2010
More articles by Stuart J. Johnston
Microsoft Rolls Out Major Update to MSN Home Page
News Article Published March 10, 2010
Microsoft has been previewing a radical redesign of its MSN home page since last fall, but now it's time to start pushing it out to MSN's 100 million U.S. users.
News Article Published March 10, 2010
Microsoft has been previewing a radical redesign of its MSN home page since last fall, but now it's time to start pushing it out to MSN's 100 million U.S. users.
Bing's Search Share Increases but Growth Slows
News Article Published March 10, 2010
With Bing up slightly and Yahoo down slightly, and Google holding the line, is it possible that the combination of the No. 2 and 3 competitors in the search sweepstakes could be a wash?
News Article Published March 10, 2010
With Bing up slightly and Yahoo down slightly, and Google holding the line, is it possible that the combination of the No. 2 and 3 competitors in the search sweepstakes could be a wash?
Microsoft Researcher Wins Computing's 'Nobel'
News Article Published March 10, 2010
Chuck Thacker invented what is arguably the first personal computer, and co-invented the Ethernet, both while he was one of the founding researchers at Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center.
News Article Published March 10, 2010
Chuck Thacker invented what is arguably the first personal computer, and co-invented the Ethernet, both while he was one of the founding researchers at Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center.
Is Windows 7 Service Pack Coming in Q4?
Applications Article Published March 09, 2010
Malaysian tech enthusiast site TechArp claims its sources say Microsoft has moved up availability of the first service pack for Windows 7 - possibly to the end of this year.
Applications Article Published March 09, 2010
Malaysian tech enthusiast site TechArp claims its sources say Microsoft has moved up availability of the first service pack for Windows 7 - possibly to the end of this year.
64-bit Editions of Office 2010 Clash with Add-ins
Applications Article Published March 09, 2010
Microsoft warns 'tech guarantee' users not to install 64-bit Office 2010 editions due to incompatibilities with Office add-ins, but can users who really need more memory still run it?
Applications Article Published March 09, 2010
Microsoft warns 'tech guarantee' users not to install 64-bit Office 2010 editions due to incompatibilities with Office add-ins, but can users who really need more memory still run it?
Microsoft Donates Money and Software to Train Vets
News Article Published March 09, 2010
Microsoft antes up millions in cash and software to help Iraq and Afghanistan vets get reintegrated into life in the U.S., including getting trained in technology skills that may lead to jobs.
News Article Published March 09, 2010
Microsoft antes up millions in cash and software to help Iraq and Afghanistan vets get reintegrated into life in the U.S., including getting trained in technology skills that may lead to jobs.
Microsoft to Deliver Office 2010 a Month Early
Applications Article Published March 05, 2010
Plus, Microsoft's so-called 'tech guarantee' lets any consumer who buys Office 2007 between now and the end of September upgrade to the new version at no extra charge.
Applications Article Published March 05, 2010
Plus, Microsoft's so-called 'tech guarantee' lets any consumer who buys Office 2007 between now and the end of September upgrade to the new version at no extra charge.
Only Two Bugs to Squash for March 'Patch Tuesday'
Security Article Published March 04, 2010
"Patch Tuesday" is looking like an easy time for systems administrators and PC support engineers when Microsoft releases its latest batch of bug fixes to the world next week.
Security Article Published March 04, 2010
"Patch Tuesday" is looking like an easy time for systems administrators and PC support engineers when Microsoft releases its latest batch of bug fixes to the world next week.
Latest Microsoft Patch Aims To Block Rootkit
Security Article Published March 02, 2010
Patch meant to kill off 17-year-old bug was suspected of causing multiple crashes and continuous reboots, but the problems were traced to a rootkit. But since the patch won't install on infected systems, what will users do now?
Security Article Published March 02, 2010
Patch meant to kill off 17-year-old bug was suspected of causing multiple crashes and continuous reboots, but the problems were traced to a rootkit. But since the patch won't install on infected systems, what will users do now?
Microsoft CFO Says Product Blitz Heating Up
News Article Published March 02, 2010
The company's new CFO takes an upbeat stance with financial analysts, citing a cornucopia of new and updated products coming down the pike, many of them targeted at enterprise IT shops.
News Article Published March 02, 2010
The company's new CFO takes an upbeat stance with financial analysts, citing a cornucopia of new and updated products coming down the pike, many of them targeted at enterprise IT shops.
Windows 7 Release Candidate Shutdown Hell Begins
Applications Article Published February 27, 2010
Users have been able to run Windows 7's 'release candidate' for nearly a year for free, but now the pre-release code is entering its expiration period. What do you do now?
Applications Article Published February 27, 2010
Users have been able to run Windows 7's 'release candidate' for nearly a year for free, but now the pre-release code is entering its expiration period. What do you do now?
Intel Wrestles With Windows 7 Deployment Issues
Applications Article Published February 26, 2010
An Intel engineer blogs about the challenges involved in moving the tech giant, which skipped Windows Vista and stuck with XP, to Windows 7.
Applications Article Published February 26, 2010
An Intel engineer blogs about the challenges involved in moving the tech giant, which skipped Windows Vista and stuck with XP, to Windows 7.
Microsoft Releases Latest Anti-Piracy Update
Security Article Published February 24, 2010
Previously known as Windows Genuine Advantage, Windows Activation Technologies' update adds detection of 70 activation hacks for Windows 7, aims to cut down on piracy and counterfeiting.
Security Article Published February 24, 2010
Previously known as Windows Genuine Advantage, Windows Activation Technologies' update adds detection of 70 activation hacks for Windows 7, aims to cut down on piracy and counterfeiting.
Microsoft Debuts Online Suite for Federal IT
Data Storage Article Published February 24, 2010
The company promises security and identity updates to its Business Productivity Online Suite to make it more desirable for government agencies to deploy Microsoft applications in the cloud.
Data Storage Article Published February 24, 2010
The company promises security and identity updates to its Business Productivity Online Suite to make it more desirable for government agencies to deploy Microsoft applications in the cloud.
Microsoft Study: Windows 7 Pays Off in a Year
Applications Article Published February 22, 2010
The Microsoft-sponsored study claims to show that ROI on corporate rollouts of Windows 7 can pay off in as few as 13 months, according to Forrester Research.
Applications Article Published February 22, 2010
The Microsoft-sponsored study claims to show that ROI on corporate rollouts of Windows 7 can pay off in as few as 13 months, according to Forrester Research.
Microsoft to Begin Offering 'Choice Screen'
Applications Article Published February 22, 2010
In response to the European Commission, Microsoft will begin offering a 'choice screen.' Now industry observers wonder how well will this new initiative work.
Applications Article Published February 22, 2010
In response to the European Commission, Microsoft will begin offering a 'choice screen.' Now industry observers wonder how well will this new initiative work.
Developer: Windows 7 Maxes Out on Memory Use
Applications Article Published February 19, 2010
Devil Mountain Software's latest results from its XPnet performance network claim to show that Windows XP machines use less memory than Windows 7 does.
Applications Article Published February 19, 2010
Devil Mountain Software's latest results from its XPnet performance network claim to show that Windows XP machines use less memory than Windows 7 does.
Microsoft and Yahoo's Search Deal Gets Green Light
News Article Published February 18, 2010
After two years of haggling, Microsoft and Yahoo say they are finally ready to commence a new search arrangement that aims to unseat search giant Google. But will the new model really create a serious competitor to Google?
News Article Published February 18, 2010
After two years of haggling, Microsoft and Yahoo say they are finally ready to commence a new search arrangement that aims to unseat search giant Google. But will the new model really create a serious competitor to Google?
Microsoft Outlook 'Socializes' With LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace
Applications Article Published February 17, 2010
The software giant wants users to become more social with Outlook Social Connector.
Applications Article Published February 17, 2010
The software giant wants users to become more social with Outlook Social Connector.
Windows Phone 7 Gets Good Buzz, But Whither 6.5?
Mobile/Wireless Article Published February 16, 2010
Microsoft's big mobile announcement was all about 7 Series, but the company hasn't said what's going to happen longer term with Windows Mobile 6.5, which just debuted in October.
Mobile/Wireless Article Published February 16, 2010
Microsoft's big mobile announcement was all about 7 Series, but the company hasn't said what's going to happen longer term with Windows Mobile 6.5, which just debuted in October.
Microsoft Demos Mac Office 2011 at Macworld 2010
Applications Article Published February 12, 2010
Company tells Macworld attendees that Office 2011 for Mac is on schedule to ship in time for end-of-year sales, but reveals little new information on the premier productivity suite for Macs and PCs.
Applications Article Published February 12, 2010
Company tells Macworld attendees that Office 2011 for Mac is on schedule to ship in time for end-of-year sales, but reveals little new information on the premier productivity suite for Macs and PCs.
Patch Tuesday Update Crashes XP Users' Parade
Security Article Published February 11, 2010
What's causing updated Windows XP PCs to suffer a Blue Screen of Death?
Security Article Published February 11, 2010
What's causing updated Windows XP PCs to suffer a Blue Screen of Death?
Bing Continues Search Growth While Yahoo Slips
Data Storage Article Published February 10, 2010
Will Microsoft be able to push forwards or will its assault on Google stumble?
Data Storage Article Published February 10, 2010
Will Microsoft be able to push forwards or will its assault on Google stumble?
Microsoft: Windows 7 Not Harming Batteries
News Article Published February 09, 2010
The warnings issued by Windows 7 about failing batteries are correct, and are not causing batteries to reach this state, a Microsoft executive states.
News Article Published February 09, 2010
The warnings issued by Windows 7 about failing batteries are correct, and are not causing batteries to reach this state, a Microsoft executive states.
Microsoft to Help Scientists With Free Azure Use
Networks Article Published February 04, 2010
National Science Foundation to oversee project grants.
Networks Article Published February 04, 2010
National Science Foundation to oversee project grants.
Office 2010 'Release Candidate' Surfaces
Applications Article Published February 03, 2010
But will this be the only RC test for Office 2010? Plus: Some industry observers suspect that the productivity suite may ship earlier than expected.
Applications Article Published February 03, 2010
But will this be the only RC test for Office 2010? Plus: Some industry observers suspect that the productivity suite may ship earlier than expected.
Petition Urges UK Government to Drop IE6
Applications Article Published February 02, 2010
Will public ultimately kill off aging, creaky IE version?
Applications Article Published February 02, 2010
Will public ultimately kill off aging, creaky IE version?
Windows 7 Use Surpasses 10 Percent
Applications Article Published February 02, 2010
The new Microsoft OS keeps gaining steam, according to Net Applications. Still, Windows XP continues to lead the pack with a 66.31 percent market share in January.
Applications Article Published February 02, 2010
The new Microsoft OS keeps gaining steam, according to Net Applications. Still, Windows XP continues to lead the pack with a 66.31 percent market share in January.
Microsoft Azure: "Free" Cloud is Over
Networks Article Published February 02, 2010
Microsoft will now begin collecting fees for use of its Azure cloud computing platform, after making the service free to vendors who want to develop and sell services hosted in the software giant's cloud.
Networks Article Published February 02, 2010
Microsoft will now begin collecting fees for use of its Azure cloud computing platform, after making the service free to vendors who want to develop and sell services hosted in the software giant's cloud.
Microsoft IE Slips, Chrome Tops Safari
Applications Article Published February 01, 2010
Internet Explorer continues to slide, but Chrome's gains are the real surprise.
Applications Article Published February 01, 2010
Internet Explorer continues to slide, but Chrome's gains are the real surprise.
Windows 7 Cutting Into XP
Applications Article Published January 22, 2010
How soon before Windows 7 kills off XP's dominant market share?
Applications Article Published January 22, 2010
How soon before Windows 7 kills off XP's dominant market share?
Microsoft Sues TiVo Over DVR Patents
Data Storage Article Published January 20, 2010
Is it a move to indemnify AT&T for TiVo's patent suit regarding U-verse?
Data Storage Article Published January 20, 2010
Is it a move to indemnify AT&T for TiVo's patent suit regarding U-verse?
Will Bing Replace Google on iPhones?
Mobile/Wireless Article Published January 20, 2010
Is an Apple-Microsoft alliance brewing? Magazine says the two companies have been talking.
Mobile/Wireless Article Published January 20, 2010
Is an Apple-Microsoft alliance brewing? Magazine says the two companies have been talking.
Bing Reaches New High at Yahoo's Expense
Data Storage Article Published January 15, 2010
More evidence that Microsoft's renewed success in search is coming at the cost of Yahoo, while Google remains dominant.
Data Storage Article Published January 15, 2010
More evidence that Microsoft's renewed success in search is coming at the cost of Yahoo, while Google remains dominant.
Microsoft and HP in $250M 'Deep' Partnership
Networks Article Published January 13, 2010
Cloud computing will play an important part, and the pact will provide the "deepest" integration to date of datacenter infrastructure, the partners explain.
Networks Article Published January 13, 2010
Cloud computing will play an important part, and the pact will provide the "deepest" integration to date of datacenter infrastructure, the partners explain.
Windows 7-Based Embedded 2011 Goes Retail
Applications Article Published January 12, 2010
Digital signage and ERP for retail introduced at retail conference.
Applications Article Published January 12, 2010
Digital signage and ERP for retail introduced at retail conference.
Microsoft OKs Partners to Rent Out Software
Applications Article Published January 12, 2010
But there are a few "gotchas" for potential licensees.
Applications Article Published January 12, 2010
But there are a few "gotchas" for potential licensees.
Some Microsoft Volume Buyers Hit Roadlblocks
Applications Article Published January 12, 2010
Almost a month after an upgrade bumped Microsoft customers off the company's volume licensing site, some firms still face challenges.
Applications Article Published January 12, 2010
Almost a month after an upgrade bumped Microsoft customers off the company's volume licensing site, some firms still face challenges.
When Will Microsoft Debut Windows Phone 7?
Applications Article Published January 11, 2010
It's not official, yet it appears the long awaited Windows Phone 7 will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February.
Applications Article Published January 11, 2010
It's not official, yet it appears the long awaited Windows Phone 7 will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February.
Could Microsoft Beat Apple to Market with Tablet?
Applications Article Published January 06, 2010
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer could have some big news at CES tonight, including announcements about the Bing search engine, a new deal for Microsoft's Windows Auto software, and perhaps something major on handhelds.
Applications Article Published January 06, 2010
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer could have some big news at CES tonight, including announcements about the Bing search engine, a new deal for Microsoft's Windows Auto software, and perhaps something major on handhelds.
New Packaging, Pricing on the Way for Office 2010
Applications Article Published January 05, 2010
Microsoft also reveals pricing for the next version of the Office suite.
Applications Article Published January 05, 2010
Microsoft also reveals pricing for the next version of the Office suite.
Microsoft Seeks Patents on Muscle Control of PCs
Applications Article Published January 04, 2010
Company researchers file for patents on users controlling computers by flexing their muscles -- literally.
Applications Article Published January 04, 2010
Company researchers file for patents on users controlling computers by flexing their muscles -- literally.
Microsoft Takes Kia Motors for a Ride
Applications Article Published December 31, 2009
Redmond and the Korean car maker plan to announce UVO at CES.
Applications Article Published December 31, 2009
Redmond and the Korean car maker plan to announce UVO at CES.
Microsoft Loses Office i4i XML Patent Appeal
Applications Article Published December 22, 2009
Analysts say patent litigation may just be the new cost of doing business in an increasingly complex product environment.
Applications Article Published December 22, 2009
Analysts say patent litigation may just be the new cost of doing business in an increasingly complex product environment.
Microsoft Seeks Patent on Avatar's Health Profile
Applications Article Published December 21, 2009
A pending patent application could link gamers' health data with the way their online avatars look and perform.
Applications Article Published December 21, 2009
A pending patent application could link gamers' health data with the way their online avatars look and perform.
Former Microsoft CFO Moves to GM
News Article Published December 21, 2009
Departing finance exec to help restructure one of the world's largest auto makers.
News Article Published December 21, 2009
Departing finance exec to help restructure one of the world's largest auto makers.
Plurk Weighing 'Options' Over Microsoft's Web Code Theft
Applications Article Published December 17, 2009
Plurk co-founder says 'responsibility' and 'accountability' not the same.
Applications Article Published December 17, 2009
Plurk co-founder says 'responsibility' and 'accountability' not the same.
Microsoft Settles With the European Commission
Applications Article Published December 16, 2009
After years of wrangling, Microsoft and the EC call it resolved.
Applications Article Published December 16, 2009
After years of wrangling, Microsoft and the EC call it resolved.
Microsoft Apologizes, Pulls China Site After Code Theft
Applications Article Published December 15, 2009
Claims a third-party developed its site and wound up swiping another company's code.
Applications Article Published December 15, 2009
Claims a third-party developed its site and wound up swiping another company's code.
Did Microsoft Copy Microblogging Site?
Applications Article Published December 15, 2009
Plurk claims theft of code besides swiping UI. Microsoft is investigating the issue.
Applications Article Published December 15, 2009
Plurk claims theft of code besides swiping UI. Microsoft is investigating the issue.
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