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Microsoft reveals big plans for .Net Core

The open source runtime will get new APIs, language upgrades, and ARM processor backing

Jul 21, 2016 3 mins

Microsoft Open Source Small and Medium Business

The Ubuntu-powered BQ Aquaris M10 tablet: Almost amazing

BQ Aquaris M10, the first Ubuntu-powered tablet to ship, has some flaws, but the fact that it runs traditional Linux desktop apps will make many Linux users happy

By Bryan Lunduke

Jul 21, 2016 7 mins

Computers and Peripherals Open Source Operating Systems

Windows revenue ticks up slightly in June quarter

But More Personal Computing division continues to be burdened by smartphone albatross

By Gregg Keizer

Jul 20, 2016 3 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Windows 10 migration a low priority for some CIOs

Microsoft is urging consumers and businesses alike to upgrade to its new operating system, but why are some CIOs standing pat for now?

By Clint Boulton

Jul 20, 2016 5 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Windows 10 personal data collection is excessive, French privacy watchdog warns

The French National Data Protection Commission has given Microsoft three months to comply with its order or face fines that could top $1.66 million

By Peter Sayer

Jul 20, 2016 3 mins

Internet Small and Medium Business Windows

What CIOs need to know about SQL Server 2016

Every release of SQL Server promises increased performance, better security and improved business intelligence. You get all of that with SQL Server 2016, plus other strategic options such as cloud integration and Linux support.

By Mary Branscombe

Jul 20, 2016 11 mins

Analytics Microsoft Operating Systems

It’s official (sorta): Windows 10 kneecapped PC sales

One in five consumers decided not to buy a new PC after upgrading their operating system to Windows 10

By Andy Patrizio

Jul 20, 2016 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Windows

Skype sets a course for the cloud, ditching some apps on the way

The messaging service is moving to a new architecture, and leaving some systems behind

By Blair Frank

Jul 20, 2016 2 mins

Internet Operating Systems Small and Medium Business

How to wipe an Android phone: The paranoid edition

There are two types of people: those who have been hacked and those who haven't been hacked yet. If you want to postpone the inevitable, follow these instructions.

By Steven Patterson

Jul 20, 2016 4 mins

Android Endpoint Protection Smartphones

HP’s Elite X3 smartphone with Windows 10 will ship this month for $699

HP's Elite X3 marks the company's re-entry in the smartphone market after a few failed attempts in the past

By Agam Shah

Jul 18, 2016 3 mins

Small and Medium Business Smartphones Windows