OEM licensing of Windows declines
Microsoft Puts Spotlight on Gaming with New Global Ad for Xbox One
Microsoft wants to show that it's still all about the gaming
Microsoft releases Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver pack
Microsoft has released a manual download for a firmware and driver pack made for its Surface Pro 2 tablet that are compatible with with Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools for SQL Server 2014 CTP2
Microsoft has released Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools for SQL Server 2014 CTP2
Microsoft hits 2 million-plus Office 365 Home Premium subscriber mark
Nine months after launching its Office client software as a service, Microsoft officials say Office 365 Home Premium has reached the 2 million-plus subscriber mark.
Microsoft reduces Surface Pro prices by another $100
Microsoft has dropped prices across its Surface Pro range by another $100 - for the second time in under three months - with the 64GB model now priced at $699, rising to $999 for the 256GB version
HP: Windows 8 won't dent our Android and Chrome OS plans
Companies must begin preparing for multiple ecosystem future, says HP
Microsoft extends iPad trade in offer at company Stores to December
Microsoft is currently running a cool deal at supporting stores across the US, where you can trade in your old iPad and get a minimum $200 gift card for your troubles
Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps face off in DoD contract
Microsoft and Google are both approved to sell 50,000 seats of their respective cloud-office offerings into the U.S. Department of Defense
Microsoft's IE11 doesn't work well with Google or Outlook
Microsoft's Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) isn't doing much to help people explore and is preventing users from viewing properly rendered Google webpages, as well as Microsoft's own Outlook webmail application.
Microsoft is repackaging mobile sites as Windows Phone apps
Microsoft has begun publishing a new variety of apps called WebApps that are simple, repackaged versions of existing mobile sites for Windows Phone devices
Microsoft outs fix for Surface RT tablets bricked by dodgy Windows RT 8.1 update
Microsoft has launched a software patch for Surface RT owners whose tablets were rendered useless following problems with installing the new Windows RT 8.1 update
Errors stymie Windows 8.1 updates on some devices
Microsoft customers have been plagued with problems that have foiled attempts to install the Windows 8.1 update, according to widespread reports on the company's support forums.
Microsoft CRM for iPhone, Android, Windows Phones due in 30 days
Microsoft will be rolling out new Dynamics CRM companion apps for iPhone, Android phones and Windows Phones some time in the next 30 days
Scot Finnie: Can Microsoft make a comeback after Ballmer?
Whoever becomes Microsoft's new CEO needs to create a culture that encourages employees to voice ideas.
Preston Gralla: Why Ford's CEO is wrong for Microsoft
Alan Mulally is a savvy manager and a smart engineer. But Microsoft's big problem is vision, and that's where Mulally falls short.
Windows 8 apps might sync and run on Xbox One, Dell website claims
According to Dell's online store, Windows 8 apps will be capable of being "run on and synced" to the Xbox One
Here is how to get the Windows 8.1 ISO and create a USB install stick
Neowin shows you how to create Windows 8.1 ISO images
Microsoft pulls Windows RT 8.1 update from the Store
Microsoft has temporarily pulled its recently released Windows RT 8.1 update for ARM-based devices due to an unexplained issue.
Small biz admins squawk over Windows 8.1 updates
Small business IT administrators are angry at Microsoft for making them update each Windows 8 machine individually to Windows 8.1, a tedious task that requires them to point each device at the Windows Store and download a 3GB file.