Microsoft has reportedly set strict limitations on the specifications of the cheap subnotebooks that can carry its Windows XP operating system.
Microsoft will use its Passport technology to store user information so that it can help diagnose problems with Windows XP.
Microsoft has commissioned a report which claims the new power-management features in Vista can help companies "massively" reduce carbon emissions resulting from the use of desktop PCs.
Just days old, Apple's Safari for Windows is already proving it can tempt Microsoft users to flirt with a new browser, even as Cupertino unleashes its first batch of security updates.
As Microsoft forges ahead with USB 2.0 and other advanced connection technologies, Bluetooth is still lagging.
It takes a fair bit of nerve to charge anything to fix up a botched product, but Microsoft's $14.95 price to get a physical copy of Windows XP Service Pack 3 really takes some beating for sheer gall.
When creating a secure, locked down IT system for something that is directly responsible for handling cash transactions would you choose the most popular, most targeted operating system?
Trying to understand the logic behind Microsoft's development decisions is a bit like S&M: it's a painful activity probably best left to others. But a recent example from the storage world does suggest something about Microsoft's "people will beat up on us regardless" dilemma.
So, it seems the WOW -- for Microsoft's Windows Vista -- is not now, but sometime in the future, maybe.
At the CeBIT exhibition in Germany this week, Steve Ballmer got on stage and told the world that Microsoft takes "green" issues seriously.
The cost of XP deployment projects can vary significantly, depending on the size of the organisation and scope of the business requirements. This article examines best practices and expenditures in XP deployments.
Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.
As the popularity of Windows XP and Office XP grows, you may have some questions posed to you. Here are some basics of Microsoft's latest antipiracy effort, Product Activation.
Windows File Protection (WFP) and its accompanying utility, the System File Checker, can prevent third-party applications from overwriting system files. Find out how to use these features.
Windows XP's visual effects and services can bog your system down but you can boost performance by changing the settings in the Performance Options dialog box.
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
George Stathakopoulos, general manager of product security at Microsoft, tells us how Windows XP SP2 came about and why the company is not yet ready to talk about XP SP3. He also explains that UAC in Windows Vista is designed to be part of a 'defence in depth' strategy and not a standalone security solution.
Apple makes a bid for a larger slice of the browser market with a version of Safari for Windows, XP, and Vista.
Rich DeMuro shows you how to share an Internet connection, using the Wi-Fi on your Windows XP, Vista, or Mac laptop.
According to Sophos co-founder Dr Jan Hruska, there is no reason why Windows XP cannot be as secure as Linux, if the security systems within the OS are used correctly
Though it is still too early to tell how the final version of Windows XP will perform, Beta 2 provides a good glimpse at the design and features of this eagerly anticipated upgrade for both home and office.
This spring Microsoft will release Windows XP, its first major operating-system upgrade since Windows 95. The beta version of the OS we tested in our labs is built on the Windows 2000 kernel for increased stability (Windows 2000 is less prone to crashes while running multiple complex tasks).
After all the speculation that Windows XP might not ship until next spring or might be held up because of potential conflicts with the Xbox game machine introduction or might...well, you get the idea, Microsoft yesterday planted a flag.
Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.
While I really like Microsoft's new operating system, there are still some issues that may make it impossible for you to upgrade. And other issues may make you want to skip XP entirely. Here are a dozen potential roadblocks to consider--don't upgrade before you read this!
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