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.
Deploying Office 365 state-wide to 45,000 staff across 500 sites.
Microsoft is turning its Immersive Learning tool into an Azure Cognitive Service and partnering with do-it-yourself computer-building kit maker Kano to develop a $300 Windows 10 S Mode PC kit.
New Feedback Hub feature could mean less noise about Windows flaws and possibly more action.
Microsoft is rolling out the promised Windows 7 and 8 variants of its Chromium-based Edge browser to testers in the Canary channel.
Microsoft continues its big accessibility push.
Microsoft considers Office key for shortcuts to Office 365 apps in research it's conducting among users.
Microsoft Azure offers dozens of cloud-based computing features and services that enable companies of all sizes to run their business on the internet without having to purchase and manage hardware. This...
Microsoft starts using machine learning to shift devices running April 2018 Update and earlier to the latest version.
How do you choose the right cloud storage and collaboration service for your needs? Here are the pros and cons of the top two providers.
Microsoft's newest Azure service, Bastion, is now in public preview and is meant to bring another level of security to remotely accessing virtual machines.
Microsoft's first test build of Windows Server 20H1 includes some new VM tool and Azure integration functionality, plus more updates to the Windows Admin Center.
Microsoft is adding more 'AI' features to PowerPoint to help customers design and rehearse their PowerPoint presentations.
Having your identity stolen can be a nightmare, and cleaning up the mess can take months. You can make life difficult for a would-be identity thief by locking down these five key aspects of your online life.
DHS cybersecurity agency warns US businesses to apply Microsoft's BlueKeep patch for wormable flaw.
Microsoft is buying Pull Panda and immediately making all subscriptions to its tools available for free in the GitHub Marketplace.
Microsoft has made Hyper-V Server 2019, which it first released last fall, available on its Evaluation Center and plans to deliver it to Visual Studio Subscription customers by June 19.
As Microsoft Edge adoption increases, critical extensions are starting to show up for the promising new browser. We spotlight ten of them.
Click by click, we'll show you how to get Microsoft's Apache Hadoop-based big bata service up and running.
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?
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.
How do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There's no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises. Here's what to watch out for. Read more: https://zd.net/2Xg4iGp
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.
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Microsoft is notifying users if their devices aren't ready for Windows 10 1903
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Microsoft: We're fighting Windows malware spread via Excel in email with bad macro
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Microsoft and Adobe deliver on a three-year old Office 365 customer request
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Windows 10 slow shutdown? USB-C bug in 1809 causing minute's delay, says Microsoft
