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Mathew J. Schwartz
Microsoft Bloatware Cleaning Offer Treats You Like Dirt
May 23, 2012 10:57 AM
For just $99, Microsoft will eliminate the junk added to its Windows 7 PCs by OEM manufacturers. Steve Jobs would have enjoyed this development.
Eric Zeman
Nokia Burning Cash, But AT&T Has Hope
May 18, 2012 11:36 AM
Nokia's investors have long had reason to worry, and new analysis points to trouble ahead. Can Windows Phone turn things around?
Eric Zeman
Microsoft 'Smoked By Windows Phone': The Real Story
May 08, 2012 04:00 PM
Microsoft says its Smoked By Windows Phone challenge has been taken more than 50,000 times and has a win rate of 98%. Too bad Microsoft is ignoring the bottom line.
Paul McDougall
Barnes & Noble Deal Shows Microsoft's Patent Power
May 01, 2012 09:27 AM
Bookseller could have continued expensive court battle with Microsoft over Android-based Nook, or cut Redmond a sweetheart deal. It chose the latter.
Eric Zeman
Woz Digs Windows Phone, But LG Doesn't
April 30, 2012 03:26 PM
Apple's co-founder gives the Lumia 900 Windows Phone a public display of affection, while LG halts efforts to bring new Windows Phones to market.
Paul McDougall
6 Reasons iPad Hybrid Tablets Are Inevitable
April 27, 2012 09:05 AM
Apple's chief executive says he won't consider an iPad that transforms into a laptop. Here's why he may not have any choice in the matter.
Chris Murphy
Google Drive Shows 'Bring Your Own Cloud' Has Arrived
April 25, 2012 11:30 AM
I'm using two consumer cloud services, one enterprise cloud service, and two conventional software packages to get you this column. Am I insane, or is this just how everyone works?
Paul McDougall
Microsoft Earnings Show Enterprise Strength, Consumer Weakness
April 20, 2012 12:03 PM
Microsoft Q3 earnings report reveals strong growth in business market but anemic gadget sales. Is it time for Redmond to jettison its consumer offerings?
Eric Zeman
Microsoft Breeds Windows Phone 8 Update Confusion
April 18, 2012 09:40 AM
Will Windows Phone 7 smartphones be upgraded to Windows Phone 8? Microsoft declines comment on conflicting reports, and its silence isn't helping its cause.
Eric Zeman
Nokia's Lumia 'Not Good Enough' Say Carriers
April 17, 2012 10:10 AM
Nokia's carrier partners say the Finnish phone maker's Lumia line of smartphones can't compete against Apple's iPhone and Google's Android.
Eric Zeman
Lumia 900: 5 Critical Questions Before You Buy
April 04, 2012 10:43 AM
Nokia's Lumia 900, based on Microsoft Windows Phone, goes on sale April 8 for $99. Business smartphone buyers should have some questions.
Eric Zeman
Windows Phone's Big Problem: Google Ignores It
April 02, 2012 12:24 PM
Google prefers Android and iOS when it comes to developing mobile apps and services. For Windows Phone, this is a big liability.
Eric Zeman
Smoked By Windows Phone, Or Smoke And Mirrors?
March 26, 2012 12:30 PM
Microsoft's buzzworthy Smoked By Windows Phone campaign took an ugly turn over the weekend after a contestant accused Microsoft of cheating.
Eric Zeman
Angry Birds Shouldn't Seal Your Smartphone Choice
March 24, 2012 09:10 AM
The Internet went into a tizzy when people thought Angry Birds Space wouldn't be available for Windows Phone. This game is big fun, but is it really a must-have app?
Paul McDougall
Windows 8 Tablets Could Be Risky Business
March 03, 2012 09:05 AM
Microsoft's admission that Windows on ARM tablets are best for "unmanaged environments" could lock them out of the enterprise computing market.
Paul McDougall
Windows 8 Consumer Preview: 8 Expectations
February 28, 2012 03:29 PM
Microsoft plans to make its new OS available to the public on Feb. 29 with the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Here's what to watch.
Paul McDougall
8 More Ways Windows 8 Could Be Great
February 25, 2012 09:15 AM
From SkyDrive integration to picture passwords and Office apps, significant changes to Microsoft's new OS make it barely recognizable compared to predecessors.
Paul McDougall
Windows 8 ARM Tablets: 8 Must-Know Facts
February 10, 2012 11:45 AM
Microsoft is building a version of Windows specifically for tablets and ultralight notebooks that will run ARM SoC chips, and it’s unlike any Windows version you’ve seen before.
Paul McDougall
8 Features That Could Make Windows 8 Great
February 08, 2012 09:45 AM
Microsoft's next OS is loaded with features like eight-second boot times and better file management that could make it the best version of Windows since XP--if the company can pull it off.
Paul McDougall
Microsoft Windows 8 Unification Plan: Grand, But Risky
February 04, 2012 08:35 AM
Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 appear to look very much alike. That's great news for users, but can Redmond pull off one OS across desktops, mobile and more?
Paul McDougall
Nokia Numbers Show Microsoft’s Mobile Madness
January 27, 2012 12:37 PM
Every Windows Phone 7 device Nokia shipped in Q4 cost Microsoft $250, minus a royalty. But Microsoft is burning this cash with good reason.
Paul McDougall
Microsoft, Intel Face Their Kodak Moment
January 20, 2012 02:20 PM
Unless they embrace radical change, the once dominant Wintel partners will follow the photography giant's unenviable path into decline.
Ed Hansberry
Windows Phones To Flood Market In 2012
January 12, 2012 03:02 PM
Microsoft failed to gain much ground in the mobile phone market in 2011, but its partners should help it grab a piece of the market this year.
Eric Zeman
Windows Phone: Microsoft's Comeback Kid?
January 12, 2012 09:46 AM
Microsoft is all-in with Windows Phone and believes all the pieces are in place for a successful 2012.
Kurt Marko
2012 Tablet Race: Where's Microsoft?
January 10, 2012 01:31 PM
As I watch startup CloudOn and the hordes of Android mutants, I can't help noticing that CES isn't the only place Redmond is AWOL.