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Halo Waypoint launches on Xbox live

5 November 2009, 17:22

Following a successful preview period, Halo Waypoint brings the Halo universe together in one place.

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Microsoft launches MSN Music

4 November 2009, 11:22

Microsoft has opened the door to MSN Music, an ad-supported streaming service with the option to purchase DRM-free tracks.

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Microsoft and McAfee warn of worms

3 November 2009, 08:31

Both Microsoft and McAfee have released security trend reports showing that worms and trojans are hitting social networks in a big way this year.

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Microsoft pitches Windows 7 at SMBs

30 October 2009, 16:56

At last week’s launch event, Microsoft was paying special attention to small businesses.

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Microsoft attempts to curb crapware with Signature PCs

30 October 2009, 12:21

Buying a PC from one of Microsoft's new stores? You'll be spared from trial applications and crapware. Depends how you class Windows Live, though.

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Second Microsoft store opening a quiet, dignified affair

30 October 2009, 11:41

Reserve and understatement were the watch-words as Microsoft opened its second store in Southern California.

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Windows 7 and Microsoft Hardware: Better Together

29 October 2009, 16:22

Exceptional offers now available on the latest PC accessories so people can complete their Windows 7 experience.

HEXUS.sharewatch: Apple and Microsoft benefit from good Q3 results

26 October 2009, 12:28

Better than expected Q3 figures from the big OS rivals give them both a share price boost.

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Microsoft "protecting" Xbox 360 customers by banning unnofficial storage solutions

26 October 2009, 10:15

Unauthorised storage solutions banned at next Xbox 360 update. Microsoft explains why...

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Apple's new Mac ads attack Windows 7

23 October 2009, 15:44

In its latest, smug ad campaign, Apple has released three new "Get a Mac" videos dissing Microsoft's Windows 7.

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Microsoft pushes USB-installing Windows 7 for netbooks

23 October 2009, 10:25

Want Windows 7 and don't have an optical drive in your netbook? Microsoft is only willing to help.

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Amazon unveils Kindle for PC app

22 October 2009, 20:10

For those who can't afford, or don't want, to cough up for a Kindle, Amazon is releasing a new Kindle app for PCs next month.

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Microsoft starts flogging PCs

22 October 2009, 17:00

Nothing is being left to chance with the launch of Windows 7 as Microsoft turns PC e-tailer.

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Review: Windows 7 - Part 7: Performance and Final Verdict

22 October 2009, 16:36

In the seventh and final part of our Windows 7 review, we examine performance before reaching a conclusion.

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Scott gets the lowdown at the Windows 7 Launch Event

22 October 2009, 15:35

At the Windows 7 launch event, Scott talks to Chris Georgeson, Windows Consumer Flagship Product Manager about all the new features in Windows 7.

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Review: Windows 7 - Part 6: Applications and Windows Live

22 October 2009, 14:15

In the penultimate part of our Windows 7 review, we take a look at what is, and what isn't, included.

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Windows 7 availability and launch-day pricing examined

22 October 2009, 13:19

We think it's a very good operating system, but how much will it cost?

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Bing and Google to include tweets in search results

22 October 2009, 11:06

Both search engine giants announce deals with Twitter, with the Bing version already in public beta.

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Competition: Microsoft quietly confident at Win 7 launch event

22 October 2009, 08:26

Microsoft has finally allowed its Windows 7 chick to fly the coop, launching the new OS at an event in London.

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Sky announces Sky Player Windows 7 integration

21 October 2009, 20:04

Sky has announced that its new Sky Player Internet TV service will be integrated into Microsoft's new Windows 7 Media Centre.

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Review: Windows 7 - Part 5: Networking, Security and Compatibility

21 October 2009, 15:30

HomeGroup, Device Stage and a revamped UAC take centre stage in part five of our Windows 7 review.

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Review: Windows 7 - Part 4: Media Experience

21 October 2009, 09:49

Is Windows 7 a multimedia powerhouse? We take a look in the fourth part of our Windows 7 review.

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Review: Windows 7 - Part 3: User Interface

20 October 2009, 12:39

In part three of our Windows 7 review, we turn our attention to a new-look user experience.

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Microsoft Windows 7 arrives early

20 October 2009, 11:53

Guess what popped through the letterbox this morning?

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Review: Windows 7 - Part 2: Deploying 7

19 October 2009, 17:00

In the second part of our Windows 7 review, we examine the installation process.

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Review: Windows 7 - Part 1: Introducing Vista's Successor

19 October 2009, 14:44

Kicking off a week of Windows 7, we start our multi-part review with a look at what Vista's replacement has to offer.

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Mass Effect 2 launch date and pre-order incentives revealed

19 October 2009, 13:49

Mark your calendar and lock in your copy of Mass Effect 2 now!

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Microsoft's first retail store to open next week

16 October 2009, 17:24

Riding the Windows 7 launch wave, Microsoft plans to open the doors to its new Arizona retail store October 22.

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HEXUS.TalkingShop: Microsoft and Windows 7 for netbooks

16 October 2009, 10:12

With the launch of Windows 7 less than a week away, we speak to Leila Martine from Microsoft to get the netbook angle.

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Microsoft says most Sidekick data has been recovered

15 October 2009, 09:37

Having been warned that their personal data was lost, it looks like affected Sidekick users are OK after all.

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Pirates enjoy Forza 3 ahead of release

12 October 2009, 15:41

Reports suggest that Forza 3 has hit bit torrent sites, Microsoft won't be happy.

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Microsoft readies largest ever security update

12 October 2009, 12:30

Patch Tuesday to introduce fixes for 34 vulnerabilities in various Microsoft programs - including Windows 7.

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Microsoft and T-Mobile in cloud mega-fail

12 October 2009, 10:16

Users of the Sidekick smartphone have probably lost all their personal data thanks to a server failure.

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