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6 Things Microsoft Must Do In 2013
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...
Mobile's Biggest Losers In 2012
The last twelve months have been turbulent for smartphone makers and wireless network providers. Here's who took it on the chin hardest.
Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
Microsoft Surface RT Best Tablet Ever, 'Reviewers' Gush
Windows 8 tablet may not be posting big sales numbers, but everyone who bought one from Best Buy claims to love it unconditionally.
Can Microsoft Surface, Best Buy Save Each Other?
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.
Does Microsoft Really Need To Make Its Own Hardware?
Without some fundamental added value, Microsoft's hardware offerings are likely to go the way of the Zune.
Nokia Lumia 920: Close, But No Cigar
I spent a few not particularly pleasant weeks with Microsoft's latest effort to achieve mobile relevance.
5 Ways Microsoft Can Save Windows 8
Microsoft's new OS holds plenty of potential, but so far consumers aren't loving the radically redesigned desktop. Microsoft should consider these...
Microsoft's Windows 8 Numbers Meaningless
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.
Windows 8: Let's Not Plan The Funeral Yet
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?
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Top 10 Tech Fails Of 2012
December 29, 2012Sometimes technology disappoints. Here are some of the products, services and companies that let us down in 2012.
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Nokia Lumia 920: Close, But No Cigar
December 08, 2012I spent a few not particularly pleasant weeks with Microsoft's latest effort to achieve mobile relevance.
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Microsoft Surface: My First Month
November 26, 2012During the first week, I wanted to throw Microsoft's Surface tablet out the window. Now, my opinion has changed.
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Windows 8 Review: All About Touch
October 26, 2012Microsoft's new OS offers the option of using a mouse and keyboard. But for most applications, it will have you touching, tapping and swiping.
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Windows 8: A Bridge Too Far For Enterprises?
October 26, 2012Windows 8 may end up marking the moment when people stopped caring about PC operating systems.
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10 Great Social Features For Microsoft SharePoint 2013
October 09, 2012Social computing will play a big role in Microsoft's upcoming collaboration platform.
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Windows 8 Makes Strides In Mobility
September 24, 2012The OS will tempt those looking to go mobile while staying within the Microsoft world.
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2012: Must-Have For Win8 Developers
September 13, 2012Microsoft's new IDE offers many attractive new features for developers working on current platforms--but you'll have to abide its peculiar UI.
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Microsoft SkyDrive Vs. Dropbox, Google: Hands-On
August 22, 2012How does Microsoft's improved cloud filesharing and storage service stack up against the biggest names on the market? Consider a Dropbox fan's...
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Microsoft Office 2013: 10 Best Features
July 18, 2012Go inside Office 2013, Microsoft's ambitious suite for both desktop and mobile devices.
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