Microsoft confirms Windows 10 tried to secretly install itself on old machines
Yes, not too long ago, Microsoft apologized for automatically installing Windows 10 on older Windows 7 or Windows 8 machines. But although Microsoft has said that …
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Microsoft is now letting anyone sign up for the Cortana for iOS beta
Siri, it’s time we had a talk. It’s not that iPhone users don’t appreciate you, it’s just that you’re rarely more convenient than simply typing …
Having Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book battery problems? Try this trick
Microsoft just started selling the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 in stores. Both laptop/tablet 2-in-1s have generated plenty of interest but that doesn’t mean …
Microsoft’s cloud storage offers just got worse – a lot worse
It’s been just over a year since Microsoft announced that all Office 365 subscribers would have access to unlimited cloud storage, but now the company …
Microsoft’s new launcher is its boldest move to take over your Android phone
Microsoft can’t beat Google and Android in the mobile game when it comes to market share or hardware sales, but it’s relentlessly developing software solutions …
Microsoft gets even pushier about Windows 10 updates, starts pilot program for pirates
Microsoft is getting even pushier about Windows 10 updates, something that has been more than apparent over the last few weeks. Ads for the Windows …
Microsoft’s ‘ultimate laptop’ has a serious display flickering problem but a fix is on the way
Microsoft’s Surface Book is the company’s first high-end laptop, a promising machine that targets buyers who would usually spend lots of cash on a MacBook …
Xbox One vs. PS4: This holiday season is Microsoft’s best shot at beating Sony
Remember back in 2012 when we were all talking about the death of the home video game console? Back when we said that mobile devices …
Microsoft’s ‘ultimate laptop’ pays ultimate compliment to Apple
When’s the last time you remember seeing a Windows PC maker post an official “How to switch from Mac” page on its website? You know, the …
Surface Book: How Microsoft kept the ultimate laptop’s best feature a secret
PC buyers are actually lining up in front of Microsoft stores around the country for the new Surface devices that went on sale on Monday. The …
Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 launch has customers lining up at Microsoft Stores
It’s not every day that we get to write about lines out the door at Microsoft retail stores around the country, but today isn’t quite …
How to stop Microsoft’s relentless Windows 10 upgrade ads from spamming your PC
We get it, Microsoft, you’re dying to see as many users jump to Windows 10 as possible this year. That’s probably why you’re so insistent …
Halo 5: Guardians review: Combat re-evolved
There has never been more pressure on an entry in the Halo series than there is on Halo 5: Guardians. Of course, that won’t factor …
Steve Ballmer: Microsoft investing in Apple ‘might have been the craziest thing we ever did’
Recently, former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer appeared on Bloomberg TV where the former executive briefly touched on Microsoft’s monumental 1997 investment …
The Surface Book you actually want is now even cheaper
Remember when Microsoft said on stage that the Surface Book is twice as fast as the MacBook Pro and suggested the entry-level price will get …
Watch us play Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer live on Xbox One at 7:30 p.m. ET
The day one patch for Halo 5: Guardians hit the Xbox One today at 12:00 pm ET, and in celebration, I’m going to live stream a few …
The tiny Surface Book design secrets Microsoft didn’t talk about
The Surface Book laptop was probably Microsoft’s most interesting announcement from its Windows 10 event. It’s a device that’s been highly praised in reviews, though people …
Major Windows 10 Fall Update scheduled for early November
Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on a major Windows 10 update that’s supposed to be released at some point in the first week of …
Microsoft’s Surface Book takes a page out of Apple’s playbook
Microsoft earlier this month shocked the tech world when it introduced the Surface Book, a rather intriguing and compelling hybrid laptop. Though the device represents …
Halo 5 gameplay videos: Watch us play through the first 3 campaign missions
The biggest console exclusive of the holiday season is almost here. Next week, Halo 5: Guardians will launch on the Xbox One, but I had …
Why is it so hard for Microsoft’s Surface Book to compete with Apple?
When thinking about Apple computers, many buyers worry about the expensive price tags. Whether it’s the new 12-inch Retina MacBook or a MacBook Pro, Apple …
New ad shows a killer Windows 10 phone feature the iPhone 6s and Nexus 5X don’t have
Microsoft unveiled a bunch of new Windows 10 products a few weeks ago, including new 2-in-1 Surface-branded laptops/tablets and high-end smartphones, the Lumia 950 series. …
Microsoft does what?
Back in the day when Apple was trying to reaffirm itself in the computer business and convince buyers that Macs were better than PCs, the …
Microsoft is ready to save your PC from huge ransomware infection
TeslaCrypt doesn’t mean anything to many PC users, but there are thousands of people who have somehow contracted this infectious malware program that imprisons personal files …
Microsoft is sorry it forced that Windows 10 update down your throat
How cool is it that Windows 10 is available as a free update to all Windows 7 and Windows 8 customers? Very cool if you …
Microsoft will pay you to switch from Mac
Windows 10 has not been the boost PC vendors were hoping for. Reports from both Gartner and IDC earlier this week suggested that PC sales …
Windows 10: Microsoft is trying way too hard to get you to upgrade
The longer you wait to upgrade your Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC to Windows 10, the more annoying Microsoft is going to be. According …
Every version of the Surface Book sold out on Microsoft’s online store
With Satya Nadella now steering the ship up in Redmond, Microsoft has actually become an exciting company to keep an eye on. This was plainly evident last …
Windows 10 is about to get a slew of awesome new features
Windows 10 is a major hit for Microsoft, with millions of users having updated their systems to the latest Windows version. Sure, the fact that …
How long does the Surface Book’s battery last in tablet mode?
Microsoft said during its massive Windows 10 hardware event earlier this week that the “ultimate” Surface Book laptop will last 12 hours on a single …
