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.
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Microsoft is revamping its Office Home Use Program to feature discounted Office 365 subscriptions
Windows 95 reborn: Windows 10, Linux, Mac get major nostalgia upgrade
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Redmond, for some bizarre reason, releases ads that mock Office 2019. It wants you to buy Office 365 instead.
By joining OpenChain, Microsoft takes another big step forward in being fully open-source friendly.
Internet Explorer is a 'compatibility solution' and should only be used selectively, warns Microsoft exec.
Microsoft is continuing to focus heavily on the healthcare vertical with new healthcare-related bot service, records-integration and healthcare-worker-targeted Teams capabilities.
Fewer people experience unwanted contact online, but most other bad behaviors remain unchanged.
PowerShell is a robust scripting tool that lets you automate and customize your admin tasks—including controlling the devices and user accounts stored in AD. Here are some go-to cmdlets that will simplify...
Large businesses not ready to migrate off Windows 7 as of January 2020 and which opt for paid security updates should expect Microsoft's update pricing to double each year.
Accenture is expanding on its partnership with Microsoft and adding more Microsoft-focused professionals who will focus on Azure, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365.
Microsoft says Windows Update DNS outage is fixed and things should return to normal for all customers soon.
The Microsoft Australia MD told ZDNet there are plans to work with other governments in the country on similar initiatives.
The multimillion-dollar 'state of the art' facility is aimed at accelerating digital transformation in Australia.
Microsoft named Satya Nadella CEO five years ago today. His tenure has been a pragmatic one, and will likely continue along the same path for the coming five years.
Microsoft is buying the BrightBytes DataSense data-integration platform in order to try to bring more data-analytics capabilities to schools and education solution providers.
Microsoft publishes the Windows File Manager from the 1990s in its app store.
Avast disables feature for inspecting HTTPS traffic for malware after a conflict with Firefox 65.
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.
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.
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
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.
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.
Here is a selection of accessories for your Windows 10 PC or laptop to help boost your productivity.
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.
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.
Tech gear, from the big stuff like notebooks, tablets, and smartphones, to smaller stuff like storage devices and smart bulbs.
Images of the key releases from three decades of the operating system's history.
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.
If you're experiencing problems with Windows 10, these are the built-in tools you can use for troubleshooting and repair.
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?
Microsoft just launched the public beta of Cortana for Android smartphones. Is Cortana better than Google Now? You be the judge.
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.
Microsoft baffles Windows 10 users by apparently collecting data about recently opened websites and apps when users have opted against sharing that information.
Microsoft Teams is on course to become the top business chat app by 2020.
The tech industry is becoming more worried about a cyberwar arms race. But are the right people listening?
Facebook's ranking as the best place to work in the US takes a dive after 2018's scandals.
Microsoft wants new laws to put some constraints on the use and development of facial recognition. Read more: https://zd.net/2Qjjqmn
Machine learning scientists at Microsoft on Sunday demonstrated its GesturePod technology, an embedded computer with sensors that can respond to human movements to let people control computers with simple gestures. Read more: https://zd.net/2G6vjY6
Microsoft unblocks the Windows 10 October 2018 Update for one group, but several other blocks remain in place.
Microsoft's back-end activation issues which caused a number of Windows users to get false product-activation-error messages seems to be nearly fixed.
Microsoft engineers have already ported the ProcDump utility and are currently working on porting ProcMon as well. More tools to follow.
Microsoft released the Windows 10 October 2018 Update on October 2, then pulled it days later. The update has still not been re-released. Where's the problem? And will it happen again? Read more: https://zd.net/2RhmsDH
Recent antitrust developments in the EU could present an opportunity for a third mobile platform that never really had a chance to mature and develop an ecosystem when it first released. Read more: https://zd.net/2OJKCtR
Sadly, you'll probably never get to buy one of these handy, second-display Windows 10 Mobile covers.
Back up files before upgrading to Windows 10 1809, and if you get a warning about Intel drivers, do not proceed.
ZDNet's Ed Bott and Mary Jo Foley make some proposals that could help Microsoft solve for its Windows 10 version 1809 issues in the future. We should have charged Microsoft a consulting day rate.
WebP image format gets new life courtesy of Microsoft and Mozilla. Apple is last browser maker without WebP support.
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.
Microsoft is not known for educational computing tools, but with Office Mix it's turning PowerPoint into a tool for building online lessons.
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.
A new version of Microsoft's database has been released, with enhanced in-memory support and Azure-hosted backup.
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