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Windows revenue takes another bad beating

Third consecutive quarter of double-digit declines, but CEO is confident Windows 10 will 'restore growth'

By Gregg Keizer

Jul 23, 2015 6 mins

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Biggest tech industry layoffs of 2015, so far

Microsoft, BlackBerry, NetApp among those trimming workforces

By Bob Brown and IDG News Service Staff

Jul 22, 2015 4 mins

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Windows 10’s decade of support starts when customer begins using the OS

Huge change will eliminate traditional form of support -- with set retirement dates -- for all editions except Windows 10 Enterprise, says analyst

By Gregg Keizer

Jul 22, 2015 5 mins

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Harsher punishments sought after drones interfere with firefighters

Once again an irresponsible drone user puts lives and property at risk. You are begging for government intrusion with this behavior.

By Andy Patrizio

Jul 21, 2015 4 mins

Microsoft’s Skype Translator has a potty mouth

For some reason, simple Chinese translations are becoming laden with unintended expletives.

By Andy Patrizio

Jul 21, 2015 3 mins

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day found in Hacking Team’s leaked docs

Quashes bug in all editions of Windows, including not-yet-final Windows 10

By Gregg Keizer

Jul 20, 2015 4 mins

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Microsoft cloaks the details of Windows 10 updates

Recent pair of security updates illustrate how opaque the new OS's updates may be for users

By Gregg Keizer

Jul 20, 2015 6 mins

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Can Microsoft’s Azure bring machine learning to the masses?

While the very phrase 'machine learning' may conjure up fantastic images of evil robot overlords and other science fiction references, the technology has been around for some time. Here’s how Microsoft aims to make it as available and easy to use as

By Jonathan Hassell

Jul 20, 2015 7 mins

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For Windows 10 Home users, Windows Update is mandatory

Once you agree to that EULA, you are committed to automatic updates.

By Andy Patrizio

Jul 17, 2015 3 mins

Windows 10 license confirms no-warning automatic updates and upgrades

Defines rights for pre-installed Office for Windows 10 apps, tells pirates there is no free ride

By Gregg Keizer

Jul 17, 2015 6 mins

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