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Nov 7, 2007 11:20 AM CST

Microsoft Debuts Free Web Services

'Windows Live' suite to integrate e-mail, photo, blogging and IM with Vista

(Newser) - Microsoft took its latest stab at marrying Windows and the web yesterday, debuting “Windows Live,” a new take on web applications that aims to complement Microsoft’s bread-and-butter Windows and Office offerings, rather than competing with them as other web services strive to. The company plans to heavily...

Macs 'Cheaper' Than PCs

Nov 7, 2007 3:17 AM CST

Macs 'Cheaper' Than PCs

No, really. Salon does the math: It's all about the 'amazing' resale value of the Apple

(Newser) - If you don't have an Apple yet, Salon is pretty sure it's because you think Macs are more expensive than PCs. With Apple's fortunes rising on the waves of iPods, iPhones and the dazzling new Leopard operating system, price remains for many the last obstacle to switching to a Mac....

Vista, Office Spur Microsoft to Huge Growth

Oct 26, 2007 3:10 AM CDT

Vista, Office Spur Microsoft to Huge Growth

23% gains in first quarter; new PC sales drive gains

(Newser) - Microsoft yesterday reported a 23% leap in net income and its best revenue growth since the dot-com boom, making it an isolated winner in a tumbling market. The announcement drove up the company's shares 10% in after-hours trading. The sales of new PCs with Windows installed helped drive the gains,...

Microsoft Caves on EU Antitrust Suit

Oct 22, 2007 10:25 AM CDT

Microsoft Caves on EU Antitrust Suit

Must allow even open-source software developers access to Windows

(Newser) - Microsoft is conceding its 9-year antitrust battle with the EU after striking a deal that will force the software giant to license its software secrets to anyone who asks at drastically reduced rates. In exchange, the EU has stopped the daily variable fines of up to 3 million euro that...

Buying a PC? Read This First

Oct 19, 2007 1:42 PM CDT

Buying a PC? Read This First

(Newser) - Wall Street Journal tech guru Walter S. Mossberg wants you to think, and think hard, before buying your next PC. Here are some tips from the man himself:

If you're going for Vista over Windows XP, opt for the Home Premium version.
Avoid junk software that slows your computer by

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Windows XP Gets Stay of X-ecution

Sep 28, 2007 11:44 AM CDT

Windows XP Gets Stay of X-ecution

Microsoft will sell last-gen OS through June 2008

(Newser) - Users unenthused by Vista have five more months to buy a Windows XP machine, Microsoft announced yesterday. The company will continue selling their old operating system to manufacturers and retailers through June 2008, rather than discontinuing it in January as originally announced. “There are some customers who need a...

Microsoft Ruling in Europe Major Blow to Tech Giants

Sep 18, 2007 3:32 AM CDT

Microsoft Ruling in Europe Major Blow to Tech Giants

Court upholds record fine and order to share codes

(Newser) - A European Union appeals court yesterday upheld an anti-trust decision against Microsoft, leaving intact a record $689 million fine and and a challenge to how it does business in Europe, the New York Times reports. The decision has huge repercussions for other tech giants as the European Union seeks to...

Microsoft Defends Silent Windows Updates

Sep 14, 2007 4:59 PM CDT

Microsoft Defends Silent Windows Updates

Calls download practice efficient, not shifty

(Newser) - Microsoft is reconsidering its updating practices after coming under fire for "silently"downloading a Windows patch—even for users who had opted for notifications. Microsoft defended itself, pointing out that the silent fixes affected the update software itself, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. Skeptical opponents maintain similar situations in the...

10 Free Ways to Make Your Windows Computer Safer

Jul 28, 2007 7:38 AM CDT

10 Free Ways to Make Your Windows Computer Safer

These utilities can help put your mind at ease

(Newser) - The tech wizards at ZDNet offer their picks for security-conscious PC users on a budget:

Secunia Personal Software Inspector (psi.secunia.com)
OpenDNS (www.opendns.com)
Active Virus Shield (www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?)
Haute Secure (www.hautesecure.com)
GMER anti-rootkit (www.gmer.net/index.php)

Vista Proves Profitable, Problematic

Jul 20, 2007 4:51 PM CDT

Vista Proves Profitable, Problematic

Microsoft's new OS leaving many users nostalgic for XP

(Newser) - Microsoft has reported quarterly revenues of $13.4 billion, crediting strong sales of its new Vista operating system, which offers new networking and security features as well as an overhauled interface. But many users are still reluctant to switch after tepid reviews and anecdotal complaints, instead seeking out the 6-year-old...

Apple Wants to Send Windows Users on Safari

Jun 12, 2007 9:03 AM CDT

Apple Wants to Send Windows Users on Safari

Jobs sees chance to grab larger share of browser market

(Newser) - Apple will venture into Microsoft's turf again, this time making a version of its web browser Safari compatible with Windows. Microsoft's Internet Explorer commands 78% of the browser market compared to Safari's 5%, reports the Wall Street Journal, but Apple's interest in expanding its share is only part of the...