Ghacks shows you how to create a Windows 7 system backup image and repair disk

WPCentral reports that a patent for the Metro UI, filed under "Visual motion for user interface feedback", has been approved by the USPTO.

Neowin posted a news story that Microsoft reaches out to WebOS developers offering free Windows Phone 7 devices, training and tools.

Ghacks shows you how to backup data to a virtual hard drive in Windows 7

WinRumors reports that Microsoft has confirmed it will be easy for people to get access to test copies of Windows 8.

Windows 8 will bring with it the most significant revamp of the Windows interface since Windows 95, and it will change the way software is developed and distributed with the Windows 8 app store.

Computerworld posted a story that HP's sale of its PC business will put pressure on Microsoft to "hit the ball out of the park" with Windows 8, an analyst said today.

Computerworld takes a look at 13 free Windows 7 desktop gadgets for monitoring your PC

GHacks shows you how to control specific programs for different users in Windows 7

Microsoft was courting Motorola, and Google swooped in to make sure Microsoft didn't get it. Some speculate that Microsoft gamed Google into making a bad decision and painting Android into a corner.

WinRumors reports that Microsoft has reportedly locked down a number of Milestone 3 builds

Neowin reports that Kinectimals is coming to Windows Phone 7 later this year

PC World posted a story that Dell expects both Windows 8 and Android to be credible options for tablet customers next year

GHacks posted a tutorial about setting up a VPN on Windows 7

Informationweek published a story that Nokia believes device makers like HTC and Samsung may ditch Android over favoritism concerns.

Microsoft updated their Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Images to version 4.3. Windows Virtual PC VHDs for testing websites with different Internet Explorer versions.

The Inquirer posted a story that Microsoft was also in the market to buy Motorola, according to reports.

Microsoft has released the following updates for Visio 2010: Microsoft Visio 2010 for Network Sample Diagram, Microsoft Visio 2010 for Space Planning, Microsoft Visio 2010 for Improving SOX Compliance, Microsoft Visio 2010 Template: Audit Process Diagram, Microsoft Visio 2010 for Help Desk Flow, Microsoft Visio 2010 Template for Data Center, Microsoft Visio 2010 Template: Application Architecture Pivot Diagrams, Microsoft Visio 2010 for Process Improvement, and Microsoft Visio 2010 Template for Enterprise Server Design.

With the Google announcement that it intends to buy Motorola Mobility, the Microsoft vs. Motorola patent battle just took a new turn.

WPCentral reports that the official RTM build of Mango (build 7720) has been leaked on the XDA forums