Windows 10 Anniversary Update freezing: Microsoft offers temporary fix
Open Mind: Microsoft's Visual Studio-like suite for machine learning
Microsoft looks to be building a Visual Studio-like tool suite for machine learning called Open Mind Studio.
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Microsoft tweaks again its $200 'Work & Play' bundle
Microsoft is continuing to experiment with the price and contents of its Work & Play promotional bundle of apps and services.
Windows 10 tip: Turn off Cortana completely
In the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, version 1607, Microsoft removed Cortana's on-off switch. But it's still there, if you know where to look. Use this tweak to make Windows search strictly local.
Why Microsoft wants in on the marijuana business and why the DEA won't stop it
Opinion: Redmond's partnership with 'seed-to-sales' software purveyor Kind is bound to bring more legitimacy to an already-thriving business.
Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update for phones
Microsoft is starting to roll out the Anniversary Update version of Windows 10 Mobile, beginning with those who have unlocked devices.
Microsoft fleshes out its Windows 10 mixed-reality roadmap
Microsoft is readying a new spec and a Windows 10 update that will allow mainstream PCs and head-mounted displays to run the Windows Holographic shell and mixed-reality applications.
Microsoft's new ad pits Surface Pro against iPad Pro
Microsoft's new ad contends that an iPad Pro with a keyboard is still inferior to a Surface Pro 4.
When will your PC get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update?
Version 1607 is rolling out to Windows 10 users slowly, via Windows Update. Here's how you can take charge of the upgrade process and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Microsoft to move to monthly patch rollups for Windows 7, 8.1 as of October 2016
Microsoft will begin delivering patches for Windows 7, 8.1, Windows Server 2008 and Server 2012 as single rollups starting this October.
Citrix replacement for Microsoft Azure RemoteApp is coming in 2017
The Citrix replacement for Microsoft's Azure RemoteApp service will be available in technical preview before the end of this year and generally available next year.
Microsoft Minecraft for Windows 10 beta now supports Oculus Rift
Microsoft is delivering a free update to the Minecraft for Windows 10 beta that adds support for Oculus Rift virtual-reality headsets.
Microsoft's, MIT's gold tattoos turn your skin into a UI for your phone
You can now fairly cheaply create your own smart gold tattoos, thanks to DuoSkin.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update freezing: Microsoft offers temporary fix
Microsoft confirms that some Windows 10 devices are freezing after installing the Anniversary Update and suggests ways around the issue while it investigates.
Microsoft to drop Azure RemoteApp in favor of Citrix virtualization technologies
Microsoft is dropping its Azure RemoteApp technology over the course of the next year and guiding customers to go, instead, with virtualization software and service from Citrix.
Microsoft gives partners their Windows 10 marching orders
Here's how Microsoft is advising its reseller partners to sell Windows 10 to customers, especially enterprises.
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.
Your Windows 10 troubleshooting and repair toolkit
If you're experiencing problems with Windows 10, these are the built-in tools you can use for troubleshooting and repair.
The many faces of the modern PC (Gallery)
Pick a form factor, any form factor. Can new, shape-shifting designs restore the PC industry to its former glory? Or will boring old desktops and clamshell laptops continue to define the PC?
Google Now vs Cortana on Android: Head-to-head screenshot gallery
Microsoft just launched the public beta of Cortana for Android smartphones. Is Cortana better than Google Now? You be the judge.
Best Windows 8 business travel apps that will work on Windows 10
Are you are going on a business trip and want to be efficient and maximise the time spent at your destination? Download these useful free Windows apps for your Windows 8 and Windows 10 PCs and save yourself time to enjoy more of your trip away.
A closer look at Office 2016 for the Mac
Here's a quick tour of the official Office 2016 release for the Mac, now available to Office 365 subscribers.
Sitting back with the Surface Pro 3: Ten apps to use in tablet mode
My Surface Pro 3 spends all week in the dock with an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. At night and on the weekends it pops out into tablet mode with these apps.
Microsoft's plan: Move more SMBs to Windows 10 Enterprise
Microsoft is looking to the coming Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5 subscription plans as a way to upsell more small and midsize business users to high-end versions of the product.
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.
Is it time for Microsoft to dump Windows Phone and start making Android smartphones?
This isn't as crazy as it sounds.
How to block Windows 10 upgrades
Microsoft's aggressive upgrade campaign for Windows 10 rubs some people the wrong way. You can say no to the new version in 30 seconds or less, without installing third-party software.
The Exit Interview: New Microsoft CEO's biggest challenge is changing Microsoft culture
This discussion between ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and Microsoft columnist Mary Jo Foley explores the Steve Ballmer legacy at Microsoft and Mary Jo's take on the new CEO's biggest challenge.
The Exit Interview: What will history say about Microsoft's Ballmer?
This discussion between ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and Microsoft columnist Mary Jo Foley explores the Steve Ballmer legacy at Microsoft and Mary Jo's take on how he'll be remembered. (Hint: It's complicated.)
The Exit Interview: Ballmer's hits, misses and his shoe obsession
This discussion between ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and Microsoft columnist Mary Jo Foley explores the Steve Ballmer legacy at Microsoft and Mary Jo's thoughts on his hits, misses and quirks. (Shoe fetish, anyone?)
The Exit Interview: Ballmer championed Xbox even when it lost money
This discussion between ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and Microsoft columnist Mary Jo Foley explores the Steve Ballmer legacy at Microsoft and Mary Jo's thoughts on his steadfast championing of Xbox, even as it lost money.
Summing up the Ballmer era at Microsoft
While Steve Ballmer has been one of the most maligned CEOs of the past decade and made some critical errors, he also made two key moves that will shape Microsoft's next decade.
Steve Ballmer: The Legacy
This far-reaching discussion between ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and Microsoft columnist Mary Jo Foley explores the Steve Ballmer legacy at Microsoft and Mary Jo's exclusive exit interview with Ballmer.
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.
Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 Standard (Beta 1)
Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 is a solid, mature product that brings powerful collaboration and communications tools in an easy-to-use and manage package, priced right for small businesses.
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 (Beta 1)
This huge overhaul of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) brings simplified hierarchy, role-based security, a new console, flexible application deployment and mobile management.
Microsoft Small Business Server 'Aurora' Beta 1
After some hands-on time with the SBS Aurora, it's clear to us that this is a product with a great future. It's coming at a time when many small businesses are starting to look at hosting some, or all, of their complex IT services in the cloud.
