The fiercely competitive software giant is positioning its wares for cloud computing with software and services. The company's two cash cows - operating systems and the Office productivity suite - are performing well.
While Microsoft's $9.6 billion in 'commercial cloud' revenues stole the headline show for its Q3 FY19, Windows also contributed significantly to Microsoft's numbers.
Microsoft is adding new ink-based cognitive services to its stable of AI programming interface offerings, as it will detail at Build 2019.
Microsoft's third quarter was strong as its commercial cloud revenue continues to chug along.
Microsoft Paint isn't disappearing from Windows 10 just yet.
Workaround: Users must remove any USB storage device and SD card and restart May 2019 Update installation.
Microsoft launched a collection of tools and templates aimed at freelance workers late last year. Moving forward, Microsoft has much bigger plans to target those in the 'gig economy.'
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 next January, so the pressure is on to decide how your organization will handle that transition. In this ebook, Ed Bott outlines four possible routes to consider....
Here's everything you need to know before you repair, reinstall, or upgrade Windows 10, including details about activation and product keys.
Microsoft lists the chips you'll need - but no 5G, yet.
Microsoft is making signing in to enterprise web apps easier for users and gives admins tools to make it harder for workers to use Chrome and Safari.
Sets, Microsoft's Windows-management feature which allowed users to group data, sites and other information in tabs, is gone and not expected to come back in a future release of Windows 10, my contacts say.
The wireless carrier, which now owns HBO, has shown the power of marrying its popular content with leading-edge entertainment tech.
The browser wars may not be as important as they once were, but Microsoft's adoption of Chromium could help it return from the Edge of irrelevance.
In my second attempt to see how different retailers suggest you avoid Apple's ecosystem, a Best Buy salesperson offered an eclectic grouping of gadgets. And some deep emotions.
As part of its continuing Progressive Web Apps (PWA) work, Microsoft is making available the second iteration of its open-sourced PWA Builder tool.
Microsoft's promised automated tools for migrating users from G Suite to Office 365 are rolling out over 'the coming weeks.'
Every installation of Windows 10 includes a huge collection of built-in apps. Some are Universal apps that are updated from the Microsoft Store. Others are legacy apps that hang around because other programs expect them to be there. If you prefer a tidy system, many (but not all) of these apps can be uninstalled, especially if you prefer a third-party alternative. This gallery offers a comprehensive look at how to unclutter your copy of Windows 10.
Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the May 2019 Update, begins rolling out soon. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
If you're looking for a suite of utilities that will both boost your productivity and improve the performance of your PC or Mac, then Parallels Toolbox is or you. And there are a variety of options to allow you to pay for the features you need.
Windows 10 version 1809, officially the October 2018 Update,started rolling out October 2. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in this surprisingly feature-packed release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
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 today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.
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.
Regardless of the manufacturer name on the back of your Android device, you can install any one of the following apps and use your phone or tablet as your primary means to surf the web, manage email, and keep tabs on your agenda. Bonus: iOS versions available too!
The latest Windows 10 feature update includes the first public release of the Timeline feature as well as dozens of smaller enhancements to the Windows 10 user experience. Here's what you can expect.
The Cortana web service is tightly tied to Windows 10, which means you can get instant answers to some common questions and calculations without having to open a web browser. Here are 16 tricks that work directly in the Windows 10 search box.
In the early days of the PC revolution, Microsoft aggressively pursued the consumer market with products and services built for fun and games. In recent years, with the notable exception of Xbox and related gaming products, Microsoft has been killing off those products. Here's a look at the departed.
Samsung wants to be the smartphone brand for the enterprise and thanks to powerful communication consolidation apps like Samsung Focus, it's definitely doing what it needs to in order to gain followers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are the most-loved programming languages and what developers can expect to earn by knowing them. Read more: https://zd.net/2DflljD
US has "no accurate, comprehensive, and public estimate of broadband coverage", Microsoft tells lawmakers.
Firefox will gain support for the legacy secure sign-in standard FIDO U2F in upcoming releases.
A unified competitive response by the tech giants is required in order to counter the Apple Card from potentially monopolizing the future of the smart wallet and mobile payments industry.
Six packages are up for grabs under the spy agency's systems integration tender, with protected, secret, and top secret information to be hosted solely on Azure.
Microsoft may be gearing up to take on Shopify and others in the e-commerce platform space, according to a new report. Such a move would dovetail well with Microsoft's Dynamics 365 line.
Microsoft aims to cut the hassle of arranging meetings for Office 365 users with AI email and calendar suggestions. Read more: https://zd.net/2FZDSC1
Microsoft is extending its Azure IP Advantage patent-protection program into the IoT space to help its customers fight patent trolls.
The move took place after an initial nine to 12 month planning phase.
Microsoft believes synthetic DNA could be the next big leap in long-term data storage. Read more: https://zd.net/2Jv8oHT
Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. Read more: https://zd.net/2HLtL6f
Update Intel Windows graphics drivers, and stop using Intel Matrix Storage Manager and USB 3.0 Creator Utility.
Microsoft offers Windows 10 users a look at how they use data to improve the quality of Windows 10 updates.
Microsoft's PowerShell open-sourced scripting language is striking a chord with more developers.
In its annual security intelligence report, Microsoft offers up its top tips for blocking out hackers.
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Windows 10's 'Sets' feature is gone and not expected to return
