Microsoft

10 Ways to Keep Windows XP Machines Secure

Gates cedes Microsoft shareholder crown to former No. 2, Ballmer

First time in company's 39-year history that co-founder was not the top shareholder

Eager to declutter your Lumia? Windows Phone 8.1 to get a file manager

Microsoft also launched a site where users can suggest features for the OS' Cortana voice-operated personal assistant

Microsoft cheaper to use than open source software, UK CIO says

British government says every time they compare FOSS to MSFT, Redmond wins.

Microsoft sharpens encryption management tools

The 2014 version of the IT administration tool suite includes an improved BitLocker management component

Microsoft fixes IE zero-day flaw

Windows XP users will receive the patch, even though Microsoft ended support for the OS about 3 weeks ago

Microsoft makes one-time exception, patches IE on Windows XP

Calls news coverage of IE vulnerability 'overblown,' but patches IE6, IE7 and IE8 on XP anyway

Microsoft to give away some of the last Nokia phones ever

As Microsoft phases out the Nokia brand to usher in the age of Microsoft Mobile, it's giving away a few Nokia smartphones for free.

XP’s retirement triggers another wave of deserters

Windows 8/8.1 reaps the biggest benefit in April

Tip of the Hat: Google launches offensive to regain control of Android

Tip of the Hat to The Register's Andrew Orlowski for his early look at the Android Silver plan and the challenges it poses to Samsung, Sony and HTC.