Microsoft says Surface sales are up as people abandon the MacBook Pro
Both Microsoft and Apple launched brand new laptops this fall, a revamped Surface Book and the 2016 MacBook Pro. The latter received plenty of criticism …
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Microsoft adds an awful new prank to Windows 10
Apparently, we’re now in the era of voice computing. But there’s some things that are probably best handled by a keyboard and mouse in the …
No one is going to use Microsoft’s answer to the Amazon Echo
The Amazon Echo, a $200 device that sits on your kitchen counter and silently judges everything you say, has been a surprise hit with consumers. …
The Surface Pro 5 might be the Windows 10 MacBook Pro alternative you were looking for
Microsoft did not release a new Surface Pro 5 laptop this year, likely waiting for certain components to become available. For the same reason, the …
Microsoft kicks off 12 Days of Deals sale: Good Windows 10, Xbox One, and VR deals
Microsoft’s annual 12 Days of Deals promotion is back, so if you missed out on any of the company’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Windows …
The Nokia Android phones we always wanted are coming next year
Better late than never, the saying goes. After almost a decade of waiting for Nokia to embrace Android, we may finally see it happen. The …
Microsoft brings classic Solitaire and other games to iOS and Android
Back in the day, well before you could waste hours online browsing around the web, Microsoft’s built-in Solitaire app on Windows was a game that …
Here are the shockingly modest minimum specs for Windows 10 VR
Virtual reality was the shiny new toy that all the early adopters were blowing huge wads of cash on, but then Microsoft came along and said that …
Microsoft is offering major discounts on Xbox One games and consoles for Black Friday
Whether you plan on picking up an Xbox One for the first time this holiday season or simply want to stock up on games for …
Microsoft Surface Studio review roundup: Giving Apple a run for its money
While the MacBook Pro with its clever Touch Bar has dominated headlines over the past few weeks, but the most intriguing computer announced this fall …
Russia has now officially blocked LinkedIn
As Microsoft works toward completing its $26 billion acquisition of popular business networking site LinkedIn, it looks like the company will inherit something of a problem …
Microsoft joins the Linux foundation and blows everyone’s mind
Microsoft, the monolithic force in the land of software licensing and exclusivity, has joined the Linux Foundation. Yes, you read that correctly and no, this isn’t …
Microsoft Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals: Surface, Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs
With just ten days remaining until Thanksgiving, the tsunami of Black Friday ads has begun to descend. Best Buy, Target, Walmart and GameStop have already shared their …
Xbox One’s big holiday update: Clubs, LFG, group messaging and emojis
If you’re an Xbox One owner feeling a little jealous this week about the launch of the PS4 Pro, worry not — Microsoft has got …
Steve Ballmer finally explains why he thought the iPhone would be a flop
Microsoft’s former CEO Steve Ballmer had a glorious reaction to the announcement of the iPhone, a product that completely changed the mobile landscape. The interview …
The best MacBook Pro alternatives now that Apple ruined everything
The new MacBooks that Apple announced leave a lot to be desired for the supposed “Pro.” There’s no SD card slot, no discrete graphics, and …
Leak reveals all of Microsoft’s best Black Friday 2016 deals
If you’re buying a new Windows 10 laptop or desktop this Christmas, then you definitely have to check out Microsoft’s sale later this month. The company’s …
‘Russian-linked’ hackers are attacking Windows, and there’s nothing you can do
Following a disclosure from Google about a flaw in Microsoft’s Windows operating system yesterday, Microsoft itself appears to have said that the bug is being …
How the Surface Studio’s best feature is inspired by much older technology
Microsoft last year surprised us with a convertible laptop/tablet design that came with a special type of hinge. This year, the company fixed a hinge-related …
Here’s what Microsoft Office looks like on the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar
Apple demoed plenty of apps during its MacBook Pro even on Thursday, all ready to support the exciting new Touch Bar touchscreen that will offer …
All the useful Windows 10 Creators Update features Microsoft didn’t talk about
Microsoft’s next major Windows 10 update is called Creators Update, and it’s targeting creators. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft spent a lot of time on stage last week …
Microsoft fixed one of the most annoying Surface Book ‘features’
Microsoft introduced a new Surface Book laptop during its Windows event on Wednesday, but it made sure not to call it a Surface Book 2. No, …
How Microsoft’s iMac copy compares to the Apple original
Microsoft just announced the Surface Studio, an all-in-one desktop computer aimed squarely at creative designers and professionals. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. …
The 7 biggest announcements from Microsoft’s October event
Microsoft just wrapped up one of its biggest event of 2016, and it was packed full of new product announcements and more. There actually wasn’t …
Meet Surface Studio, Microsoft’s first all-in-one Windows desktop
Microsoft just unveiled a second-generation Surface Book laptop that’s better than its predecessor, but that’s not the only new piece of hardware in the company’s …
Microsoft just announced the next big Windows 10 update: Meet ‘Creators Update’
It’s Windows time, again, folks! Microsoft’s October media event is underway, and the company just announced its next major Windows 10 update which is called: …
Microsoft’s October event is about to start – watch live right here
Apple’s big Mac press conference on Thursday has been the talk of the town for the past week, but another major tech company is stealing …
Microsoft’s big event: What to expect, and how to watch
Microsoft is doing a thing this morning! Specifically, at 10:00 AM Eastern, the company is hosting a big press conference in New York City, where we’re …
Microsoft’s iMac killer might be called Surface Studio
This is the week to get excited about computers again. Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user, you should know that brand new hardware is …
Microsoft in 2010 offered to buy Facebook for $24 billion and Mark Zuckerberg said ‘no’
Facebook over the years has received no shortage of buyout offers, with Yahoo’s bid to purchase the social network for $1 billion back in 2006 …
