Microsoft Windows 10 'Redstone 3' test build brings back My People feature
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 'Redstone 3' test build, No. 16184, adds back a feature that Microsoft cut from the Creators Update back in January 2017: My People.
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Windows 10: Acer's silent Switch 5 2-in-1 is stalking Microsoft's Surface Pro 4
Acer goes upscale with its new Kaby Lake Switch 5 convertible, available from $799.
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform: What we learned from tech earnings
Here's a look at some of the key cloud takeaways from the earnings reports of Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet.
The endangered CMO: Survival Tips From Microsoft's Grad Conn
It's tough being a CMO in today's fractured media landscape with its ephemeral social media trends - repeatable and predictable marketing processes are hard to find.
Microsoft: Surface revenues lower than expected in its latest quarter
Microsoft's Surface revenues came in lower than expected in the company's third fiscal 2017 quarter due to both lack of product refresh and competition from the company's PC-maker partners.
Microsoft's Q3 strong as commercial cloud revenue hits $15.2 billion run rate
But Azure revenue remains a mystery. As usual, Office and enterprise tools carry the quarter.
Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update release
Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 Creators Update release to the dozen or so models of Windows Phones that will support the final version.
Windows 10 tip: Customize your user profile folder name
When you set up a new user account, Windows 10 creates a profile folder and assigns it to the new account. Here's how to customize the name of that folder.
How IBM can avoid the abyss
If Big Blue still has a future, it's in cloud.
Microsoft adds another option to its complex Windows 10 patching story
IT pros, take notice: Microsoft is adding yet another set of Windows 10 Cumulative Updates -- ones that don't include security fixes -- to its patching mix.
Users tell Microsoft to scrap 'pain in butt' Security Update Guide, bring back old bulletins
They're not happy that Microsoft's replaced Patch Tuesday security bulletins with the searchable Security Update Guide.
Microsoft starts integrating Dynamics 365 with LinkedIn
Microsoft is rolling out a new talent-management application, staking out a space in human-capital management, in addition to starting to integrate Dynamics 365 with LinkedIn.
Does Microsoft have what it takes to take on the Chromebook and the iPad?
Microsoft is expected to unveil Windows 10 Cloud next month, and leaked specs suggest that it is being positioned as a competitor to Google's Chromebook platform. And what about the iPad?
Does anyone actually use (or even know about) Microsoft's Edge browser?
If you're a Web developer, deciding which browsers to support can be a big decision. Choose wrong and there are costly ramifications. With IE declining and mobile activity increasing, where does Microsoft's Windows 10-only Edge fit in? We decided to find out.
Windows 10 Surface Pro 4 lookalike: Chuwi's Surbook goes the budget route
Chuwi has unveiled a Surface Pro 4 clone, but one that features Intel's lower-end Apollo Lake processor.
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.
Hardware 2.0 Holiday 2015 Ultimate Gift Guide
Tech gear, from the big stuff like notebooks, tablets, and smartphones, to smaller stuff like storage devices and smart bulbs.
Windows 1.0 to 10: The changing face of Microsoft's landmark OS
Images of the key releases from three decades of the operating system's history.
4 solid tablet work systems I use regularly
I've been a tablet user since the early Tablet PC days, and I buy a lot of them to use for work. I currently have four good ones, any of which can step in and do everything I need.
The history of Microsoft's Surface
Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but the lineup of new Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive. Here's how the brand has evolved.
Windows 10 offers new Mail and Calendar features to non-Microsoft account users
Microsoft has started trialing an improved experience in Windows 10 Mail & Calendar apps for users with Gmail accounts.
Checklist for smooth and fast installation of Windows 10 PC
Doing a clean install of Windows used to be a tedious process that could take the better part of a day. With Windows 10 and cloud-based software and services, you can get the entire job done in an hour or less.
Windows XP: Still no end in sight?
Windows Vista may have only just been retired, but its predecessor is still going strong.
Enterprise collaboration set for smart revolution in 2017
After years of incremental progress, the enterprise collaboration industry is currently seeing a burst of innovation that's led to several new approaches that have real potential to become digital workplace breakthroughs.
Android users in Australia finally get their hands on Cortana
Those using Android devices in Australia can finally use the artificial intelligence bot from Microsoft on their smartphones.
Apple eyes iOS-powered laptop
Apple teases its concept for the elusive smartphone that doubles as a PC.
Doing your taxes? Email scams taxpayers should look out for
With the US tax deadline approaching, it's prime time for cybercriminals to attempt to steal your money or data.
Microsoft Lumia smartphones are a hit with police patrols
The German city of Hamburg has bought Microsoft Lumia phones to equip police officers with mobile crime-fighting tools.
Protecting the Core: Microsoft bug detectors offered bigger reward
Microsoft wants security researchers to switch more of their efforts to core applications in Office 365.
Microsoft is building a 'world graph' for geographic data
Microsoft, HERE, TomTom, and Esri are collaborating on building a world graph of geographic data that's integrated with Microsoft's Azure cloud. Mary Jo Foley
These tech giants will share a database of online terrorist content
The tech giants have agreed to create a shared database of hashes for violent terrorist imagery -- or terrorist recruitment videos and images.
Microsoft is bringing Windows 10 desktop to ARM processors
Microsoft will bring a natively compiled version of Windows 10 to Qualcomm's ARM processors next year, plus an x86 emulation layer, designed to run on a new class of Windows 10 mobile PCs.
Artist Nick Cogan tests the Surface Studio
This NYC illustrator and creative director tries Microsoft's newest high-end art tools, the Surface Studio and Surface Dial.
Everything you can do with the Surface Dial right now
At launch, this is what you can do with Microsoft's Surface Dial using the Surface Studio. The Dial also runs on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.
Microsoft Surface Studio review
This desktop-turned-drafting-table is aimed at creative pros, with a big touchscreen and an optional wireless dial.
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.
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.
Office 2013: a pleasant surprise
After a week of using Office 2013 we're pleasantly surprised. The changes Microsoft has made to support Windows 8 — and specifically Windows 8 tablets — are logical, and they work well with more traditional ways of using Office.
Windows Intune 3.0: Preview
Version 3.0 of Microsoft's cloud-hosted management platform is now available, adding support for mobile devices — including iPhones, iPads and Android.
