Microsoft to add new Windows 10 Pro Education edition to its line-up
Microsoft is adding a new Windows 10 variant to its Anniversary Update line-up and temporarily disabling Cortana in its new and existing Education SKUs. Here's why.
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Microsoft says software fix coming for Surface Pro 3 models with battery issues
After weeks of complaints by some users experiencing Surface Pro 3 battery-drain issues, Microsoft is now saying a software fix will likely remedy the problem.
LinkedIn acquires social-selling vendor PointDrive
Microsoft's latest acquisition, LinkedIn, just bought PointDrive, a social-selling app vendor.
Microsoft takes another step toward making Office apps smarter
Microsoft is continuing its 'Bingification' of Office with new Bing Knowledge Graph-powered Researcher and Editor features for Word 2016, along with a new visual-cue feature for PowerPoint.
New Microsoft Authenticator app to roll out starting August 15
Microsoft is unifying its various authenticator apps into a single Microsoft Authenticator one that will begin rolling out to consumers and business users as of August 15.
First look: Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Unlike most Microsoft watchers, I haven't been installing the interim Windows 10 preview builds since last fall. Here's my first look at the Windows 10 update coming August 2.
Microsoft to move Windows Server engineering team into Windows and Devices Group
Microsoft is moving its Windows Server team from its Cloud and Enterprise group to its Windows and Devices unit. All versions of Windows will now be headed up by Executive VP Terry Myerson.
Microsoft's Dynamics 365: Understanding the Common Data Model
Microsoft's coming Dynamics 365 ERP/CRM service has something called the 'Common Data Model' at its core. Here's more on what CDM is and why it matters.
Microsoft Dynamics 365: New roadmap, licensing details revealed
Microsoft is sharing more details about its cloud-hosted Dynamics 365 packaging and licensing plans ahead of the arrival of the first pieces of the service later this year.
Microsoft readies new appointment-booking service for Office 365 Business Premium users
Microsoft is starting to roll out a new appointment booking service, called Bookings, for small to mid-size business customers who subscribe to Office 365 Business Premium.
Microsoft is almost done moving its Skype consumer service to Azure
The days of Skype as a P2P service are almost over, and that may be good news for users who've been plagued by Skype issues and annoyances.
Microsoft says still on track to hit $20 billion commercial cloud run rate
Microsoft's earnings report for its fourth fiscal 2016 quarter highlights the company's cloud progress and downplays its non-service products.
Microsoft lays off remaining handful of Microsoft Press staff
Microsoft has laid off almost all of the company's remaining Microsoft Press publishing staff. But Pearson is expected to keep the brand alive.
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 Insider preview build could be RTM
Microsoft is expected to sign off on the Windows 10 Anniversary Update code any day now. Today's test build, No. 14393 for PCs and phones, might be the one that ends up as 'RTM.'
Microsoft's Universal Skype app for Windows Phones in preview; Messaging Everywhere arrives later this summer
Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform Skype app is now available in preview form for Windows Phone Insider testers. And 'Messaging Everywhere' support will be coming later this summer.