A three-fold increase in Microsoft Windows computers infected with malicious software in late 2013 came from an application that was for some time classified as harmless by security companies.
Microsoft updates Metro-Style Skype for better mouse, keyboard usage
Microsoft has updated its Windows 8.1 Modern Skype app so that it works better for users interacting with it using mice and keyboards
Microsoft kicks off Office Mix customer preview
Microsoft is opening up a customer preview of its newest Office app, a PowerPoint-based app known as Mix, to more testers.
Microsoft Provides Major Updates to OneDrive on Web and Android
Microsoft today announced several changes to its OneDrive cloud storage service, including updates to the web interface and Android mobile app.
Microsoft CEO Nadella expected to preside over New York City Surface Mini rollout
Microsoft looks to be taking the covers off its long-rumored Surface Mini tablet on May 20 in New York City.
Hopes of Xbox handheld dashed by Microsofts Phil Spencer
With the Xbox One out, Microsoft's game development teams are hard at work, with long lists of projects they'd like to tackle, Phil Spencer told fans on Twitter this week
Microsoft may let Showtime drive its Warthog for the Halo show
Microsoft is reportedly close to inking a deal with Showtime that could see episodes of the upcoming live-action Halo show air on the TV network before appearing on Xbox
Microsoft's Joe Belfiore talks Windows Phone design decisions, apps, and updates
He also hints that Cortana could make her way to the PC.
Microsoft buys GreenButton for Azure big computing boost
Tools and skills for managing workloads in the cloud
Welcome to Miami: Microsoft to open Innovation Center
Microsoft will open an innovation center in Miami focused on providing students, startups, government organizations and the Latin American community access to technology and tools for job creation, the company said in a statement
Microsoft wants you to help improve Kinect 2.0s voice recognition
Using the Xbox One's Kinect for voice commands is still pretty hit-or-miss for many, and Microsoft knows it
Microsoft Windows 8.1 use is growing
Update appears to have saved it
Microsoft sharpens encryption management tools
Microsoft is giving the IT admin crowd an updated toolset for managing encryption with the latest release of its Desktop Optimization Pack, better known as MDOP.
Stephen Elop lands at Microsoft with $33m golden parachute
Nice work if you can get it
Microsoft to Give Away Free Windows Phones This Weekend
Each store will give away at least 8 devices
Microsoft: Xbox One to hit China in September
Will be the first console to reach the country in 14 years
Surface Tablets: Still a Money-loser for Microsoft
For the past 9 months, Microsoft has lost $300 million on Surface
Microsoft hires DARPA boss for special projects
Looking for the next new thing
Microsoft Office for iPad finally adds printer support
Microsoft has released an update for Office for iPad that adds the ability to print Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents using any AirPrint printer
Microsofts motion-sensing keyboard lets you skip the touchscreen
As convenient as touchscreens and air gesture controls can be on a PC, it's not very comfortable to keep raising your hands just to handle basic tasks.