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Other browser makers follow Google’s lead, revoke rogue certificates

Microsoft, Mozilla and Opera nullify unauthorized French certificates; Windows XP users out of luck

By Gregg Keizer
Dec 9, 2013 3 mins
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Top tech stories of 2013: Big Brother, wearables, and the struggles of aging tech giants

Bitcoin and tech IPOs were also hot stories this year

By Marc Ferranti
Dec 9, 2013 10 mins
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Not even Microsoft could kill the ZeroAccess botnet

Microsoft announced a big victory against a botnet that was costing businesses an estimated $2.7 billion per month, but hasn't killed the beast yet.

By Andy Patrizio
Dec 9, 2013 3 mins
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Mobile browser usage share hits 20% for the first time

Traditional PCs continue to give up ground to smartphones and tablets

By Gregg Keizer
Dec 9, 2013 3 mins
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Microsoft sells out Dell tablet doorbuster in minutes

Deal first of 12 designed to drive traffic and get customers to think Windows

By Gregg Keizer
Dec 9, 2013 2 mins
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Review: Xbox One has mountains of untapped potential

If Microsoft executes on the software front, the Xbox One could be the first step toward true ubiquitous computing—in your home, at least.

By Marco Chiappetta
Dec 9, 2013 4 mins
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US tech companies ask governments to reform surveillance practices

The eight tech companies want the U.S. to lead the reforms

By John Ribeiro
Dec 9, 2013 3 mins
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On snooping disclosures, AT&T and Internet companies are like night and day

The carrier wants to reject a shareholder proposal calling for reports on government data requests

By Stephen Lawson
Dec 7, 2013 3 mins
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Wall Street Beat: Tech stocks hit 13-year high

PCs and servers slump but software, components for mobile devices and good economic news generate optimism

By Marc Ferranti
Dec 6, 2013 4 mins
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Microsoft exec hints at separate Windows release trains for consumers, business

Resistance from enterprises, and Ballmer's departure, may be changing Microsoft's mind

By Gregg Keizer
Dec 6, 2013 5 mins
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