Microsoft partners with Token on biometric ring for logging into Windows 10
Microsoft is partnering with Token, maker of a biometric ring, to give users another option to log into Windows 10 via a wearable device.
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Microsoft buys cloud-monitoring vendor Cloudyn
Microsoft is acquiring Cloudyn, a cloud monitoring and analytics firm with which it has partnered previously, for an undisclosed amount.
Microsoft aims to simplify Windows 10 PC set-up with Windows AutoPilot
Microsoft is adding several new management features to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and its Intune mobile-device management service later this year.
Linux on Azure: What are your choices?
More than a third of virtual machines running on Azure are Linux VMs. Here's what's available.
The biggest Windows 10 shop? Microsoft partner Accenture
Accenture is on track to have all of its 400,000 employees on Windows 10 by 2018, officials say, which will culminate a two-year corporate migration.
Windows 10 tip: Stop using the horribly insecure SMBv1 protocol
For years, Microsoft has been recommending that you disable the vulnerable SMBv1 protocol. Recent ransomware outbreaks underscore the need to take this important step. Here's how.
Securing Windows policy
Windows is not without certain issues and flaws. Like any operating system it has been exposed to numerous vulnerabilities, both deliberate (viruses) and unintentional (exploitable holes in programs or...
Windows 10: Big update plus Microsoft tests 'staggered' release on Insiders
Microsoft will soon start targeting updates to different devices in its Windows Insiders program.
Microsoft: Petya ransomware attacks were spread by hacked software updater
Microsoft says some of the first Petya infections yesterday were due to a legitimate software update from a Ukraine accounting software firm.
Microsoft's Nano Server: What to expect this fall
Microsoft is changing the positioning and feature set of Nano Server with the coming fall feature release of Windows Server 2016. Here's what to expect.
Box expands Microsoft cloud partnership, inks co-sell pact
Box will also incorporate more of Microsoft's machine learning and artificial intelligence services into its platform.
Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube: Here's how we'll stop terrorist propaganda
Rivals join forces to curb online terrorist propaganda through the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: What's coming on the security front
Microsoft will be adding a number of new security features to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, but for Enterprise and Windows Server users only.
Zero-day Skype flaw causes crashes, remote code execution
The critical flaw doesn't require any user interaction, either.
Microsoft readies private previews of Dynamics 365 sales and marketing apps for SMBs
Microsoft is readying its next wave of Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP apps and updates. Officials provided partners with a three-day preview of some of what to expect with the July 2017 refresh.
Microsoft claims ASD cloud certification for 50 Azure, Office 365 services
The Redmond-based tech giant now has 50 services across Azure and Office 365 available for adoption by Australian government organisations.
Inside the Museum of Failure: Microsoft's Kin to Apple's Pippin, the world's greatest flops
Coke 2, Bic's 'she-pen', and Nokia's 'taco phone' N-gage probably shouldn't have been released, but they shouldn't be forgotten either.
The best software inventions ever
In this series, we look at everything, large and small, that has changed the way we do things or has significantly enhanced our lives. In part 13, we look at software innovation.
Meet the army of Surface Pro clones and lookalikes
They laughed at the original Surface RT. But Microsoft persisted, refining the Surface Pro's features and engineering away its flaws through multiple iterations. The proof of success? Just look at all the Surface Pro clones.
Photos: This Microsoft-powered store uses Kinect, Azure to show you the future of shopping
If you want to take a walk round the shop of the future, a good place to start is a supermarket located in the Bicocca district of Milan, Italy. There, thanks to a blend of gaming technologies, IoT and cloud computing, you can seamlessly interact with the products that interest you and make better buying choices.
10 great Microsoft Edge extensions
As Microsoft Edge adoption increases, critical extensions are starting to show up for the promising new browser. We spotlight ten of them.
Azure HDInsight click-by-click guide: Get cloud-based Hadoop up and running today
Click by click, we'll show you how to get Microsoft's Apache Hadoop-based big bata service up and running.
Hands-on with Azure Data Lake: How to get productive fast
Microsoft's Azure Data Lake is now generally available, but what does it do, and how does it work? Here's a tour around the service's tooling and capabilities, to help you understand it and get productive with it, quickly.
Top Windows 10-powered alternatives to the MacBook Pro (2017 edition)
Those who want a Windows powered laptop don't have to feel jealous of those who choose the macOS path, because there are some truly awesome Windows 10 laptops available.
Windows tablets through the ages: The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures
Windows tablets existed long before the iPad was even dreamt of. Take a tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - devices of the last decade.
The 25 biggest events in Linux's 25-year history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
Eleven alternatives to LinkedIn for business social networking
If you are uncomfortable with the thought of Microsoft owning LinkedIn and having access to your career data, here are some other business social networks you could try instead.
10 must-have Microsoft apps for your Android phone
Surprise! Microsoft is among the most prolific developers of apps for the Android platform. And Redmond has turned on the afterburners in the past year, releasing a string of quality business-focused apps. Here are my 10 picks for the best of the bunch.
Best productivity accessories for your Windows 10 PC
Here is a selection of accessories for your Windows 10 PC or laptop to help boost your productivity.
The best ways to run Windows applications on a Mac
Being a Mac user doesn't mean that you have to turn your back completely on the Windows ecosystem. There are a number of ways that you can run your favorite Windows applications on your Mac - and some won't cost you a penny.
2015 in review: The biggest tech stories of the year
A look back at the hot topics, major deals, and the technological breakthroughs of the year -- from security to product launches, and the year's successes and catastrophes.
Microsoft update fixes deadly Skype flaw
The critical flaw doesn't require any user interaction, either.
What is new in Windows 10 Insider Preview update?
Microsoft has doubled down on new features and improvements in the latest preview of the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
The containerization of Windows
This is enterprise-grade cloud security technology being distilled for the masses.
Microsoft's Windows 10 S Surface is a surprisingly traditional laptop
CNET: The new Surface leaves the hybrid behind for a retro clamshell look.
Gartner ranks Apple number one IT vendor for 2016
Apple, Samsung, and Google are Gartner's top three vendors based on IT and components revenue generated in 2016.
Microsoft AI tools to take down Windows support scam masterminds
Microsoft is fighting tech-support scammers' automation with artificial intelligence from its research labs.
AI, security, cloud and datacenters: Microsoft Venture's latest investments
Microsoft's venture-funding arm has disclosed investments in 13 companies since the start of this calendar year, primarily in the AI, security, and cloud and datacenter realms.
Microsoft's fabric-covered Surface Laptop is cut from a different cloth
The new Surface Laptop is a premium 13-inch laptop with great battery life and a slim, smart design.
Why this Brydge keyboard can be the perfect match for the Microsoft Surface Pro
The Brydge 12.3 is extremely well built, has a long battery life, supports fast typing, and lets you use your Surface Pro on your lap without worry.
Put your face anywhere: Microsoft's FaceSwap app available for Android and iOS
The app is the latest creation from developpers at The Garage, Microsoft's incubator for experimental software.
Paul Allen's company unveils massive rocket-launching plane
Paul Allen's reusable aerial Stratolaunch launchpad moves one step closer to reality.
How to upgrade an old PC to Windows 10 - free
Microsoft's much-hyped free upgrade offer for Windows 10 ended last year, right? Maybe not. Here's how to get yours.
Microsoft made a collaborative inking Whiteboard app for Windows 10
The rollout coincides with updates to the Surface Pro but also with an increasingly competitive whiteboard market.
Microsoft's slightly evolved Surface Pro
Small updates and new accessories for the number-free new Surface Pro.
Apple: Could a touchscreen Mac be on the way?
Apple may be designing its own graphics processors to make the augmented-reality glasses Tim Cook has dropped hints about, but the move is also an opportunity to build something that takes the security and modern app development of iOS and puts it into a device format Mac users have been asking for.
Surface Pro (2017): Small refinements to a familiar design
First Look: Don't call it Surface Pro 5. The latest iteration of the Surface Pro loses the model number, keeps the kickstand, and adds mostly subtle refinements.
Microsoft Teams review: Serious competition for Slack and HipChat
Microsoft's new 'Slack competitor' has improved dramatically since the preview, and new features are arriving regularly. Where it shines is threaded chat, easy video meetings and superb integration with other Office 365 tools.
Email Insights, First Take: A handy email search utility
This experimental minimal email search tool from Microsoft is useful, but it's more likely to turn into a feature than an actual product.
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: $288 for a compelling business smartphone
At just $288, the Alcatel Idol 4S is a solid piece of hardware and does well at running Windows 10. There are some minor performance issues with Bluetooth and the fingerprint scanner, but if you like the Live Tile interface then it's one of the best available to hold you over until a possible Microsoft Surface phone.
Six months with the Surface Pro 4: Patches, lappability, and battery life are key
Six months ago, I decided to replace my desktop PC with a Surface Pro 4 and a Surface Dock. After a few frustrating months, I think this might work out.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review: Impressive hybrid tablet, but keyboard should be bundled
If you need a Windows 8.1 computer that's flexible enough to be a tablet, a laptop (if you add the optional keyboard) and even (if you add the optional docking station) a desktop PC, then the Surface Pro 3 manages the trade-offs as well as anything on the market.
Office Mix, First Take: Create online lessons in PowerPoint
Microsoft is not known for educational computing tools, but with Office Mix it's turning PowerPoint into a tool for building online lessons.
Azure RemoteApp beta preview: Cloud-hosted desktop apps for multiple platforms
Microsoft is developing a set of cloud-based tools for managing and deploying session virtualisation servers, allowing you to publish and share apps on Windows, iOS, Android, OS X and (soon) Windows Phone devices. We take the beta for a test drive.
SQL Server 2014, First Take: Powerful and flexible, with added in-memory support
A new version of Microsoft's database has been released, with enhanced in-memory support and Azure-hosted backup.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review: Better, but too heavy and too expensive
The Haswell-based Surface Pro 2 delivers improved performance and battery life, and its dual-angle kickstand is also welcome. However, the Pro 2's unchanged chassis design feels bulkier and heavier than ever, and it becomes very expensive when fully accessorised.
Nokia Lumia 1020 review: A photographer's smartphone
The Lumia 1020 has a truly impressive 41-megapixel camera and a high-quality 4.5-inch AMOLED screen, but many Windows Phone fans might do better with the 920 and a good dedicated camera.
Nokia Lumia 925 review
The Lumia 925 is a slimmer and lighter Windows Phone 8 handset than its 920 predecessor, with a neater and more ergonomic design. It lacks integrated wireless charging but supports LTE and NFC, and has an excellent 4.5in. AMOLED screen.
Microsoft Surface review
Microsoft's ARM-based tablet has plenty of good points, but there are enough downsides to make caution advisable. The hardware platform and the Windows RT ecosystem will undoubtedly improve, so we'd suggest giving version 1.0 a miss unless you're an avid early adopter.
Windows Server 2012: RTM review
Microsoft is looking ahead to a future of private and public clouds, where information is everything, and users can access it however they want. Is Microsoft's latest server OS up to the job?
Windows Server 2012 Essentials: Beta preview
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials was disappointing, but there's a lot to like in its successor, which provides a small file-and-print server with integrated systems management and backup tools that's ideal for a small business or a home office.
