System Update Readiness Tool May 2012
Microsoft has released the May 2012 issue of the System Update Readiness Tool
Windows 8 Touchscreen Devices to Be Priced Higher, Dell Says
Touchscreen laptops and tablets with the upcoming Windows 8 OS will be priced higher than their non-touchscreen counterparts, Dell's CEO said on Tuesday.
Ballmer: Windows 8 Will Bring 'Rebirth' of Microsoft OS
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer thinks that Windows 8 is the most important piece of work the Redmond-based company has ever done.
Microsoft's So.cl: A Brief Tour
It's not a Facebook rival; rather, it's designed around sharing Web content pulled from Bing searches, and now anyone can check out the social network project brewing from Microsoft Research.
Windows 8 Release Preview reportedly ready, build 8400
Microsoft has allegedly completed the Release Preview (release candidate) of Windows 8, with the build number 8400, well ahead of the OS's launch, scheduled for the first week of June.
Microsoft reprises free Xbox back-to-school PC promo
Microsoft will repeat last year's back-to-school promotion, kicking off the deal Sunday with an offer of a free Xbox 360 game console to eligible U.S. students who buy a new Windows 7 PC.
Microsoft wins US import ban on Motorola's Android devices
Motorola may have to pay dearly to get the ban lifted.
Windows 8: Does Metro actually work?
Using Microsofts Metro technology in Windows 8 is like going to a flashy restaurant where your plate is delivered with a tiny morsel of food in the middle, but the rest of the plate is unused, says one tester.
Mozilla product director says Firefox on Window RT 'probably not worth it'
Unless Microsoft allows other browser makers to call important APIs in Windows RT, it's "probably not worth it to even bother" building a version of Firefox for the new OS, a Mozilla product director said.
CEO who rebelled against Microsoft over Windows licensing backs down
Rebel virtual desktop service will remove itself from the Interwebs.
Group policy update comes to Windows 8
The new Group Policy Update feature in Windows 8 could be a real time-saver for IT admins. Heres how it works.
Microsoft will remove the bloatware from your PC, for a price
$99 and a trip to a Microsoft Store will get you a clean Windows install.
Microsoft Tunes up Windows 8 Multi-screen
Better task-bar control and window mobility will be coming to the Windows 8 Release Preview next month.
EU to 'remain Vigilant' on Microsoft's Browser Commitments
Regulators in Europe said Tuesday they will watch closely to make sure Microsoft complies with its commitments to ensure competition in the browser market, after Mozilla complained its Firefox browser is being excluded from Windows RT.
Microsoft to charge $15 for Windows 8 upgrade deal
Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC $14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June.
Windows 8 Lets Parents Track Kids' Internet Use
Microsoft's Windows 8 Family Safety tool generates reports that keep parents informed about their children's online activities.
Get ready for Microsoft's coming UK price increase
Starting July 1, Microsofts raising substantially the prices it will be charging its UK business customers for software and services.
EU-Microsoft browser deal requires ballot screen in Windows 8
Microsoft declined to comment when asked whether it believed it's required to offer a ballot screen in Windows 8 to European users for selecting rival browsers in the new operating system's desktop mode.
Is November Win 8 Tablet Release Too Late?
If Intel-based Windows 8 tablets launch in November, as one informed source expects, Microsoft would face a narrow window to play a role in the important holiday sales period.
Senate to look at Mozilla's browser competition allegations
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee plans to look into accusations by Mozilla that Microsoft is restricting access to important programming tools for browsers that will run in Windows RT.
