Microsoft will soon begin beta testing of the online service for its Xbox video game console, amid grumbling from thousands of console owners who weren't selected for the trial.
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled details of plans for VoIP and video products offered through Windows Live services that will include new VoIP phones and a click-to-call feature for address book names.
Microsoft has set a firmer date for the release of its desktop search software, after Google launched a test version of its rival program for scouring a PC's hard drive.
Web services are a dominant theme for the next version of Windows Media Player, making its first preview appearance next month.
Microsoft this week plans to deliver the first test release of a new version of its Office software intended to rejuvenate sales and stave off competitors.
In the just-released Beta 2 version of Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft mirrors the look and feel of other browsers while adding a few unique features.
Here's what you can expect from Microsoft's radical revamp of Office, due next year.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.
The security update CD for older Windows systems, set to begin testing soon, is Microsoft's latest attempt to tackle an increasingly thorny security situation.
help/how to Learn about the main new features in the latest version of MS Office. We also provide links to resources where you can learn more about these features.
With Windows Defender beta 2, Microsoft beefs up its free antispyware app with a new name, engine and tools.
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