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Why Microsoft wants a piece of Dell

Feb 4, 2013
As Dell explores going private, Microsoft is an interested investor. It needs computer companies that focus on Windows-powered machines.

Microsoft announces Surface tablet with few details

Jun 19, 2012
Microsoft's new tablet computer, the Surface, looks kind of like an iPad, but it runs Windows and has a keyboard. It was unveiled yesterday at a very Apple-esque event.

Ode to the 'Start button'

Feb 29, 2012
Microsoft's iconic workhorse is gone from the latest version of Windows.

Windows online store plans revealed

Dec 7, 2011
Let us remember software in a box. Meet you at the crossroads. Mourn you til I join you.

HP keeps the PC and will bring out a Windows tablet

Oct 28, 2011
New HP CEO Meg Whitman says the company will not spin off the PC business as previously speculated. Lots of reasons for this, including not wanting...

For public good, not for profit.

All problems to be solved thanks to solar windows!

Jun 27, 2011
You guys you guys you guys. A company called Pythagoras Solar in San Mateo, California has developed a type of window pane that is laced with solar...

Windows 8: goodbye toolbars, hello ribbons

Apr 4, 2011
Leaked screen shots of Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 8, are beginning to circulate online. The most significant part of the new system...

Lizamoon attack hits hundreds of thousands of sites

Apr 1, 2011
Hackers have been able to hijack hundreds of thousands of websites in the past 48 hours and insert redirects in them that take you to a sham...