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Michael Endler
Why Microsoft Should Make Windows Blue Free
May 14, 2013 09:06 AM
Windows 8's gloomy narrative could be rewritten when Windows Blue arrives later this year. The first step is to give it away for free.
Mike Feibus
Windows 8 Users See Red: Is Microsoft Listening?
May 09, 2013 09:06 AM
Microsoft's Windows 8 update, Windows Blue, must give PC users a more familiar way to work. Microsoft used to manage transitions better -- instead of opening the door for its rivals.
Larry Seltzer
Google Apps To Office 365: Why To Switch
May 07, 2013 09:06 AM
Here's the business case for why I moved from Google Apps for Business to Microsoft Office 365 -- and why you may want to do the same.
Michael Endler
Windows 8 Did Not Cause PC Sales Slump
April 13, 2013 09:07 AM
Blaming Windows 8 for the PC market's ongoing woes misses the bigger picture.
Michael Endler
Windows 8 Tablets: Why Microsoft Must Slash Prices
April 10, 2013 09:06 AM
Microsoft can maintain its market dominance with Windows 8 if it tries something not in its normal playbook.
Thomas Claburn
The Freedom From Information Act
April 09, 2013 09:49 AM
The U.S. government needs to takes transparency more seriously.
Kevin Casey
Windows 8 Doubt: 3 Ways Touch Won't Help
April 08, 2013 11:01 AM
Windows 8 emphasizes touchscreen capabilities, but there are several scenarios where I see little benefit for information workers.
Kevin Casey
Windows 8 Device Choices Baffle Buyers
March 08, 2013 09:06 AM
Microsoft has long relied on hardware partners to build Windows PCs. But the mishmash of Windows 8 mobile device form factors, brands and features has left customers stumped.
Michael Fitzgerald
What's Excel's Place In Big Data Age?
March 04, 2013 11:45 AM
Microsoft has its own opinion. But do CIOs want to make Excel the analytics engine for the masses?
Mike Feibus
Microsoft Surface Pro: Too Much Tablet?
February 12, 2013 09:06 AM
You might not want to buy this almost-a-PC, overstuffed-tablet hybrid. But your boss might buy one for you.
Russ Edelman
Is SharePoint Trustworthy For Business-Critical Processes?
January 10, 2013 09:06 AM
With workflow improvements in SharePoint 2013, more companies may consider it. Here's what else to consider in Microsoft's latest version.
Paul McDougall
6 Things Microsoft Must Do In 2013
January 02, 2013 09:12 AM
This could be a make or break year as Microsoft looks to establish itself in mobile, cloud and other hot new markets while fending off challenges to its Windows franchise.
Eric Zeman
Mobile's Biggest Losers In 2012
December 28, 2012 09:06 AM
The last twelve months have been turbulent for smartphone makers and wireless network providers. Here's who took it on the chin hardest.
Paul McDougall
Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
December 20, 2012 11:06 AM
The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
Paul McDougall
Microsoft Surface RT Best Tablet Ever, 'Reviewers' Gush
December 18, 2012 09:09 AM
Windows 8 tablet may not be posting big sales numbers, but everyone who bought one from Best Buy claims to love it unconditionally.
Paul McDougall
Can Microsoft Surface, Best Buy Save Each Other?
December 15, 2012 09:06 AM
Microsoft needs to get its Windows 8 tablet in front of as many eyeballs as possible, and the retailer needs hot products to drive in-store sales.
Art Wittmann
Does Microsoft Really Need To Make Its Own Hardware?
December 10, 2012 08:00 AM
Without some fundamental added value, Microsoft's hardware offerings are likely to go the way of the Zune.
Kurt Marko
Nokia Lumia 920: Close, But No Cigar
December 08, 2012 09:06 AM
I spent a few not particularly pleasant weeks with Microsoft's latest effort to achieve mobile relevance.
Paul McDougall
5 Ways Microsoft Can Save Windows 8
December 01, 2012 09:06 AM
Microsoft's new OS holds plenty of potential, but so far consumers aren't loving the radically redesigned desktop. Microsoft should consider these changes.
Paul McDougall
Microsoft's Windows 8 Numbers Meaningless
November 29, 2012 09:29 AM
Microsoft says it has sold more than 40 million Windows 8 licenses, but the information is worthless in absence of key data the company won't divulge.
Kevin Casey
Windows 8: Let's Not Plan The Funeral Yet
November 28, 2012 01:50 PM
Even in tech time, it seems silly to sound the death knell so soon on such a significant overhaul. Did you really expect instant success?
Paul McDougall
Windows 8 Fizzling, Time For Windows Classic?
November 27, 2012 09:12 AM
If Windows 8 sales don’t improve soon, Microsoft might have to pull a Coke and cut its losses on its radically reengineered OS.
Mike Feibus
Microsoft Surface: My First Month
November 26, 2012 12:30 PM
During the first week, I wanted to throw Microsoft's Surface tablet out the window. Now, my opinion has changed.
Paul McDougall
Otellini Exits Intel, With Windows 8 Fate Uncertain
November 20, 2012 09:46 AM
During Otellini's tenure, Intel was caught flatfooted on the shift to mobile computing. Early Windows 8 launch results don't show a Wintel win, either.
Paul McDougall
Microsoft Windows 8 Tablet Plans In Disarray
November 15, 2012 10:51 AM
Surface Pro, as well as systems that run Win8 on Intel's Clover Trail platform, are missing in action at a key time -- creating a nasty enterprise tablet problem for Microsoft.