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Microsoft kills a good trend of self-deprecating ads with “Child of the 90s” video

Microsoft kills a good trend of self-deprecating ads with “Child of the 90s” video

Microsoft had a good thing going. They created a pair of videos aimed at diffusing some of the hate towards...

Maintain your hassle-free data with best cloud storage

Maintain your hassle-free data with best cloud storage

Your data on your computer, laptop or any other personal electronic gadget is never risk free and there is always...

Does Google Now know too much about you for your own good?

Does Google Now know too much about you for your own good?

There's something particularly creepy about Google Now that not only makes it superior to Siri and other voice- and location-based...

The first truly scary rumor for Google about search: Facebook and Yahoo working together

The first truly scary rumor for Google about search: Facebook and Yahoo working together

Imagine a search engine that truly knew you. No, not in the way that Google or Bing personalize their search...

How Microsoft’s operating system has evolved over time

How Microsoft’s operating system has evolved over time

Have you ever wondered about the history of computers? ENIAC (Electrical Numerical Integrator and Calculator) might've been the first computer,...

Windows 8 vs. Windows 7

Windows 8 vs. Windows 7

Microsoft is releasing a new operating system, Windows 8, October 26th. There have been many changes, and many backend improvements,...

After 25 years, Microsoft finally changes up their look

After 25 years, Microsoft finally changes up their look

They have had the same familiar look and feel for the majority of their products and services for a quarter...

The Key to Windows 8 Success: It’s the Apps

The Key to Windows 8 Success: It’s the Apps

It’s an app world. The success of iOS and Android (as well as the lack of success for Blackberry and...

Microsoft ditches hip “Metro” name for bland “Windows 8”

Microsoft ditches hip “Metro” name for bland “Windows 8”

Whether it's because they want to keep the branding unified (highly unlikely) or they simply didn't want to pursue a...

What would Microsoft purchasing Yammer mean for its users?

What would Microsoft purchasing Yammer mean for its users?

It is being reported by numerous sources that Microsoft has acquired Yammer, the social networking service that exclusively caters to...

Microsoft raises email service expectations with Outlook.com

Microsoft raises email service expectations with Outlook.com

While everyone else seems focused on new media technology such as social networks and mobile sharing, Microsoft is mastering what...

If Microsoft doesn’t come out with Surface pricing soon, it will be DOA

If Microsoft doesn’t come out with Surface pricing soon, it will be DOA

There are many who are holding off on buying a tablet until the Microsoft Surface is released. If Microsoft doesn't...