Windows XP dies final death
Yep it is still around in some official form, until yesterday
Windows XP, which has been powering machines for more than 17 years, is finally dead.
EU data supervisor probes Microsoft software deals
Are EU institutions following data privacy rules?
EU data protection authorities are rather concerned about deals being hatched out between Microsoft, the European Commission and other EU institutions.
Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony investigated over game service
British watchdog growls that online services might be unfair to gamers.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority [CMA] is investigating Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony to see if their online service practices violate consumer protection law.
Windows 10 use grows
Windows 7 falling faster
Windows 10 has started to make more significant gains, mostly at Windows 7’s expense.
Security researcher admits knocking over Microsoft and Nintendo
Wanted confidential information
A 24-year-old security researcher pleaded guilty today to hacking into Microsoft and Nintendo servers and nicking confidential information.
Microsoft in the secret war against Iranian hackers
Now owns their domain names
Software King of the world, Microsoft, has been involved in the secret war against a group of Iranian government sponsored hackers.
Microsoft shames Amazon
Asks politicians to tax big tech more
While most big tech companies are seeking to avoid paying any tax at all, Microsoft is lobbying to make them all pay more.
Microsoft creates DNA drive
Just a bit slow
Software King of the World Microsoft just booted up the first “DNA drive” for storing data.
Microsoft winning thanks to Amazon fears
Rivals worry about Amazon support
Software King of the World Microsoft is doing rather well in the cloud wars because some of the bigger retailers are worried about handing over their cash to rival Amazon.
Microsoft to automatically remove botched updates
Shutting the door after the horse has bolted
Software King of the world Microsoft has penned a bit of software which will automatically remove botched updates.