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Microsoft Bloatware Cleaning Offer Treats You Like Dirt
For just $99, Microsoft will eliminate the junk added to its Windows 7 PCs by OEM manufacturers. Steve Jobs would have enjoyed this development.
Nokia Burning Cash, But AT&T Has Hope
Nokia's investors have long had reason to worry, and new analysis points to trouble ahead. Can Windows Phone turn things around?
Microsoft 'Smoked By Windows Phone': The Real Story
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...
Barnes & Noble Deal Shows Microsoft's Patent Power
Bookseller could have continued expensive court battle with Microsoft over Android-based Nook, or cut Redmond a sweetheart deal. It chose the latter.
Woz Digs Windows Phone, But LG Doesn't
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.
6 Reasons iPad Hybrid Tablets Are Inevitable
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.
Google Drive Shows 'Bring Your Own Cloud' Has Arrived
I'm using two consumer cloud services, one enterprise cloud service, and two conventional software packages to get you this column. Am I insane,...
Microsoft Earnings Show Enterprise Strength, Consumer Weakness
Microsoft Q3 earnings report reveals strong growth in business market but anemic gadget sales. Is it time for Redmond to jettison its consumer...
Microsoft Breeds Windows Phone 8 Update Confusion
Will Windows Phone 7 smartphones be upgraded to Windows Phone 8? Microsoft declines comment on conflicting reports, and its silence isn't helping...
Nokia's Lumia 'Not Good Enough' Say Carriers
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.
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Windows 8 Lets Parents Track Kids' Internet Use
May 15, 2012Microsoft's Windows 8 Family Safety tool generates reports that keep parents informed about their children's online activities.
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Microsoft Sees Cloud As SMB Security Cure
May 15, 2012Microsoft pushing the idea that cloud services offer more cost-effective security for SMBs than the alternative.
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Microsoft Hampered Zeus Botnet Investigations, Researchers Say
April 13, 2012Microsoft's mishandling of the recent Zeus botnet takedown hurt related law enforcement and private research investigations, Dutch researchers...
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Microsoft Slams Windows Exploit Code Disclosure
March 19, 2012Leaked proof-of-concept exploit code would give attackers remote-control access to an unpatched Windows PC.
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Microsoft Maps 10 Years Of Malware
March 06, 2012Special report pegs most infected countries, reveals how the least-infected regions keep botnets, other threats at bay.
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How Microsoft Made Windows Secure From Ground Up
February 17, 2012Microsoft's Steve Lipner, who was a major proponent of the need for a secure development methodology, talks about the successes of Microsoft's...
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Microsoft To Patch 21 Bugs Tuesday
February 10, 2012Microsoft previews fixes in apps including Internet Explorer and Windows. Meanwhile, Google patched 20 bugs in its Chrome browser.
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10 SharePoint Security Mistakes You Probably Make
January 31, 2012Bradley Manning allegedly stole sensitive government cables destined for WikiLeaks from a SharePoint server. Are your information security...
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Microsoft Names Alleged Kelihos Botnet Operator
January 25, 2012Suspect worked for antivirus and software development firms in Russia.
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Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Turns 10: What's Next
January 12, 201210 years after Bill Gates famously declared a security emergency within Microsoft, the stakes are much higher. 'TWC Next' will include a focus on...
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