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Amazon’s cloud will be half way to 100% renewable power by end of next year

Google, Microsoft have also made big green energy commitments for cloud facilities

By Brandon Butler

Nov 30, 2016 2 mins

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Windows could get design language overhaul

Project NEON, expected in a major Windows 10 update next year, will give the UI a modern look—hopefully

By Andy Patrizio

Nov 29, 2016 2 mins

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How to compare cloud costs between Amazon, Microsoft and Google

The most expensive way to buy cloud virtual machines is to pay for them on demand

By Brandon Butler

Nov 29, 2016 4 mins

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Hottest Cyber Monday 2016 Google & Microsoft tech deals

Sure, you'll need to figure out why the heck you really need it, but Google Home is going for $99

Nov 28, 2016 2 mins

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Microsoft details post-LinkedIn plans to EU

Concessions are to show Microsoft won't stifle competition, if LinkedIn has any

By Andy Patrizio

Nov 28, 2016 2 mins

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Windows 10 annoyances and solutions

Some troubleshooting basics

Nov 28, 2016 8 mins

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Why a cross-platform Microsoft is good for your business

Microsoft is preaching the mantra ‘any developer, any app, any platform.’ But it’s not just dev tools. It’s about wider technology choices for the business.

By Mary Branscombe

Nov 22, 2016 9 mins

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Microsoft embraces open source in the cloud and on-premises

Microsoft is positioning itself as the software vendor of choice for enterprises that maintain hybrid cloud environments, and it's opening its arms to Linux and open source software to do it.

By Thor Olavsrud

Nov 21, 2016 5 mins

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Virtual reality Black Friday 2016 deals spill from HTC, Microsoft

$100 being chopped off usual HTC Vive virtual reality gaming system price

Nov 21, 2016 3 mins

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Microsoft is replacing the CMD prompt with PowerShell

The latest build of Windows 10 replaces the venerable with the versatile

By Andy Patrizio

Nov 21, 2016 2 mins

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