Microsoft’s never been particularly successful in the mobile industry. Its global dominance with desktops and laptops running Windows just never transferred over to phones and tablets. The reasons may seem obvious, but the company has stayed quiet on what actually went wrong in making a successful mobile operating system. That’s until now as the man who led Windows for several years is...
Microsoft has made a big deal of making the Windows Store the portal to get apps for Windows computer. Apparently Google didn't get the memo, because its Chrome app that was published on Tuesday in the store wasn't anything more than a download link to install the application through the web. Microsoft was none too happy with Google's shady move and removed the app within hours. "We...
Microsoft’s last big-name partner for Windows 10 Mobile is leaving the platform behind as the company continues to show it holds no clear strategy in the mobile industry. HP doesn’t believe any partners should release new Windows-based phones due to the always-changing and always-unsuccessful decisions made by its developer. If Microsoft can’t stick to one strategy and remain committed...
It’s that time of the year we all dread—back to school. It’s not that we hate school, but going to class, studying and doing homework isn’t as fun as summer living. But whether you are looking forward to it or not, school is here. Before you sleep through your first class, we’ve come up with a list of products that will make going back a little easier. When we came up with the list,...
Kaspersky Labs has dropped its antitrust complaints about Microsoft after the software giant agreed to change the way in which it delivers security updates to Windows users. The battle started over a year ago when Kaspersky accused Microsoft of making it difficult for third-party antivirus providers to serve Windows 10 users. Kaspersky was unhappy with some of the changes made in...
Microsoft has kicked off a new Windows Bounty Program. As part of the scheme, the firm is offering prizes of up to $250,000 for researchers who uncover severe Hyper-V vulnerabilities in Windows 10 and Windows Server, and a maximum of $15,000 for bugs spotted in Microsoft Edge and the Windows 10 Insider Preview. "Security is always changing and we prioritize different types of...
Following more than a year of testing in a small number of regions, Kaspersky has finally launched its free antivirus software for Windows PCs. It promises award-winning protection from infections and online safeguarding — without slowing down your system. Obviously you don’t get all the features you would normally receive when you pay for Kaspersky; things like...
Microsoft has confirmed that its new Timeline feature for Windows 10 has been delayed. It was supposed to be launching with the Fall Creators Update later this year, but it is now on hold until the next major Windows 10 release, which should appear in March 2018. Timeline is a nifty feature that shows you which apps and files you were using on a particular day, then allows you to...
If you're still running an early version of Windows 10, prepare yourself for pesky popups urging you to upgrade. Microsoft has confirmed that it will begin warning users that their operating system is reaching "end of service" and will no longer receive security updates. Every Windows release is more secure than the last, so by ensuring your computer is always up to date, you're less...
Microsoft is planning to use artificial intelligence to fight Windows malware. Using a wealth of data from its cloud-based services, the company will create a smart antivirus feature that will make Windows Defender Advanced Threat Detection even better at preventing malicious attacks. It's part of a number of big security improvements coming in Microsoft's next major update to Windows...