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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.
Paul McDougall
Sinofsky's Exit Points To Major Microsoft Shakeup
November 14, 2012 10:06 AM
Windows chief's sudden departure comes amid questions about Windows 8 sales and Microsoft's hardware plans.
Paul McDougall
Watch For Microsoft To Acquire Nokia, Nvidia
November 08, 2012 11:30 AM
With Surface already out and a Windows Phone possibly on the way, it's clear that Microsoft means to become a big player in hardware -- but it will need to open up its checkbook.
Mike Feibus
One Microsoft Way: Smart Road For Developers?
October 31, 2012 11:42 AM
As Microsoft plays catch-up in smartphones and tablets, it woos developers at its Build conference this week to write apps that work on all of its platforms.
Paul McDougall
Windows 8 Review: All About Touch
October 26, 2012 02:26 PM
Microsoft's new OS offers the option of using a mouse and keyboard. But for most applications, it will have you touching, tapping and swiping.
Michael Davis
Windows 8: A Win For Enterprise Security
October 26, 2012 09:06 AM
Windows 8 makes securing enterprise PCs and tablets easier--and shows that the future of enterprise Windows security is proper control of applications.
Kurt Marko
Windows 8: A Bridge Too Far For Enterprises?
October 26, 2012 09:06 AM
Windows 8 may end up marking the moment when people stopped caring about PC operating systems.
Mike Feibus
The Apple-ization Of Microsoft
October 25, 2012 09:06 AM
As Microsoft prepares to launch Windows 8, the hardware world faces a big question. Is going it alone exactly what Microsoft wants?
Paul McDougall
Windows 8: You Can Handle The Learning Curve
October 24, 2012 11:06 AM
Critics say the Windows 8 look and feel will confound consumers and enterprise PC users. I say it's the critics who are being dummies.
Kevin Casey
Windows 8: Are PC People Out Of Touch?
October 19, 2012 09:06 AM
Keyboard and mouse users have little reason to celebrate when Microsoft's new OS rolls out. Does that make me a dinosaur?
Mike Feibus
Windows 8 PC Makers Face Touch Trouble
October 18, 2012 09:06 AM
Touch has a big role in Microsoft's marketing blitz for Windows 8. But many Ultrabooks set to go on sale this fall aren't touch-enabled.
Paul McDougall
Windows 8 Beats The Mac, Appsolutely
October 16, 2012 09:59 AM
Microsoft's new operating system looks how a modern OS should--big, bold, and centered around apps. Suddenly, it's Apple's turn to catch up.