TechRadar reports that Microsoft has categorically denied there are plans afoot to build smartphone software to complement the Windows Phone 8 software.
Microsoft begins phasing out Starter edition of its Office suite
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is starting to make changes to its distribution strategy for its Office suite
Microsoft says Windows Phone 8 to share core with Windows 8
Computerworld posted a story that Windows Phone 8 will share core code with Windows 8, and will add support for mobile wallet and NFC when WP8 arrives in the fall.
Analysis: Why Microsoft is making its own tablet
Techradar posted an analysis about why Microsoft is making its own tablet
Microsoft unveils Surface tablets, powered by Windows 8
Ars Technica posted a story that Microsoft will release two Windows 8 tablets
In Depth: Windows 7 vs Windows 8: what you'll need to relearn
Techradar takes an in depth look at Windows 8
Explained: Windows 7: the complete guide
Techradar posted a Windows 7 guide
4 Lync 2010 Updates
Microsoft has released the following updates for Lync 2010: Lync 2010 Hotfix KB 2701664 (64 bit), Lync 2010 Hotfix KB 2701664 (32 bit), Lync 2010 Attendee Hotfix KB 2693283 (User level install), and Lync 2010 Group Chat Hotfix KB 2701665
Why Microsoft is Smart to Produce its Own Tablet
PC World posted an analysis about why Microsoft is smart to produce its own tablet
Windows 8 Desktop's Metro UI Makeover Leaks
DailyTech posted a story that Microsoft has tweaked the design of the Windows 8 desktop
Windows 8 on the Retina Display MacBook Pro
Anandtech tried both Windows 7 and Windows 8 on the new retina MacBook Pro
Microsoft's Skype for Windows: Now with 'conversation ads'
All About Microsoft reports that new display ads are coming to Skype for Windows
Windows Phone 8 screenshots leak, show off new features
Neowin posted some new Windows Phone 8 screenshots that have leaked
Google delivers Metro Chrome preview
Computerworld posted a story that Google yesterday released its first preview of Chrome that runs in the Windows 8 Metro environment
Microsoft offers glimpse of Office 2013 on Windows RT tablet
All About Microsoft reports that Office 2013 RT seems to be the final branding for the Office 15 apps that will run on Windows RT tablets, based on a demo during a Microsoft TechEd presentation.
Microsoft adds Windows 8 Desktop support to Visual Studio 2012 Express
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft is adding support for building Windows 8 Desktop apps to Virtual Studio 2012 Express
Google touts pending debut of Chrome on Windows 8 Metro
Computerworld posted a story that Google will soon release a preview of its Chrome browser capable of running in the Windows 8 Metro environment.
Beginner: How to Disable a Live Tile in Windows 8
Howtogeek posted a guide about diabling Live Tile in Windows 8
Windows Azure SDK for .NET - June 2012
Microsoft has released the June 2012 edition of Windows Azure SDK for .NET
Microsoft has sold over 600 million Windows 7 licenses
Engadget reports that Microsoft has sold over 600 million Windows 7 licenses