Microsoft fixes Office 365 billing glitch
On May 21, a billing glitch caused some Office 365 users to see double. Double the price, that is. I heard from a couple of individuals on Twitter today that…
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Redmond won’t fix IE 8 zero day, says ‘harden up’ instead
Microsoft has decided not to fix an IE 8 zero-day first identified seven months ago, instead telling users to harden up their browsers. Instead of a patch, Redmond released work-arounds…
Microsoft’s Surface Has Been A Failure, But There’s No Way It Can Kill It Now
If Microsoft doesn’t make the Surface tablet, there’s a chance no one will make Windows tablets. Why would Samsung, which has had massive success with Android, even waste its time…
China bans government purchases of Windows 8, surprising Microsoft
China is banning Windows 8 devices from at least some government IT purchases, in a mysterious move that took Microsoft off guard. The ban came from China’s Central Government Procurement…
Microsoft listens: A Kinect-less Xbox One is the best weapon to fight Sony
The Kinect was never a good fit as a mandatory pack-in. It wasn’t the best peripheral for games, and developer support was limited. Motion controls went out of vogue with…
Microsoft blinks, extends Windows 8.1 Update deadline for consumers
In a move that should surprise no one, Microsoft has extended the deadline when consumers must install the Windows 8.1 Update to avoid being cut off from future security patches…
Microsoft patches Office, SharePoint and Windows, leaves XP behind
The Kinect was never a good fit as a mandatory pack-in. It wasn’t the best peripheral for games, and developer support was limited. Motion controls went out of vogue with…
‘Windows Vista and Windows 7 more at risk than XP,’ says Microsoft
Computers running either Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating systems are more likely to be infected by malware than Windows XP machines, according to a recent report by Microsoft.
Intel, Google Push Chromebooks in Threat to Microsoft
SAN FRANCISCO— Intel Corp. and Google Inc. are pushing new, broader roles for portable computers known as Chromebooks, creating stiffer competition for conventional laptops running Microsoft Corp.’s Windows.
U.S. military UAVs migrate to Linux
Raytheon is switching its UAV control system from Solaris to Linux for U.S. military drones, starting with a Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout helicopter.
Microsoft reissues botched Windows 8.1 Update KB 2919355
Microsoft announced, moments ago, that it has re-released Windows 8.1 Update — note the capital “U” — and the new version should avoid the error 80073712 plaguing so many customers….
Microsoft FINALLY fixes Internet Explorer bug so severe Government warned computer users to to abandon the browser
Microsoft has finally fixed a disastrous bug in its Internet Explorer web browser so severe the U.S. Department of Homeland Security advised computer users to abandon the software.
New secure OS will put Tails between NSA’s legs
Secure Linux distribution Tails has reached the milestone of a version 1.0 release, after its developers crushed a laundry list of bugs. The Debian-based operating system is a “live OS”…
To Compete With Google, Microsoft Makes Skype Group Chats Free
On Monday, the tech giant announced that it will offer free group video calls on Skype, its popular internet communications service. Previously, such calls were reserved for customers who paid…
Microsoft and partners unveil more affordable hardware for schools
Microsoft and hardware partners have announced new products at various price points for US public schools. The company has been working with the education system to bring Bing and safer…