Windows 8.1's boot-to-desktop, Start button restoration removes businesses' biggest objection, argues analyst
Steven Sinofsky, who led Windows 8 development but was ousted last year, cites 100-million sales figure
Analysts applaud changes to Windows 8 UI, but wonder when, or if, Microsoft will kick app development into high gear
Surface Pro tablets to be sold in Japan will come with fully licensed copy of Office Home & Business 2013
Users end up losers when rivals retaliate, argues analyst
Under pressure from investors and users to wow again, Tim Cook sticks to the standard script
IDC points to lack of enterprise XP-to-Windows 7 upgrades as proof that BYOD plays a part in poor shipment numbers
But Microsoft has plenty of 'cards to play' to maintain overall revenue, says analyst
'What the hell are these guys thinking?' asks critic after panel suggests using 'ransomware' tactics
Rare 37-year-old computer handily beats pre-sales estimates
