Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board to pursue charity work
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from Microsoft's board of directors to pursue his work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Stories by Mark Hachman
How the Linux kernel will work in Windows 10's next big update
The Linux kernel and any updates to it within Windows 10's Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 will now be handled via Windows Update.
Microsoft's solution for Covid-19 is a free Teams subscription for six months
Microsoft is adding a new six-month trial of Office 365 that includes premium features of Microsoft Teams during the coronavirus outbreak.
Microsoft shows a future Windows 10's Start menu based on icons, not Live Tiles
Microsoft showed off a possible future Start menu for Windows 10 that's based on the Windows 10X icons Microsoft plans to roll out with the Surface Neo.
Microsoft's new Cortana app doesn't know the answer to 2+2
Microsoft has acknowledged what we've already confirmed in testing: the new app can only use one account at a time.
Dell punts on coronavirus impact, but confirms CPU shortages still exist
Dell declined to factor in the coronavirus into its upcoming earnings guidance, but said that CPU shortages still haven't totally alleviated.
Microsoft begins blocking 'unwanted applications' like adware and cryptominers, using Edge
The current version of Microsoft Edge adds a new feature that can block PUAs - Potentially Unwanted Applications - like cryptominers and adware.
Microsoft's Surface Duo may have a 'Peek' interface for glancing at calls
An unauthorised video published by WalkingCat appears to reveal "Peek," a feature of the upcoming Surface Duo Android phone from Microsoft.
Google and Microsoft are scaring consumers over Edge extensions, and for what?
The new Edge browser can use Chrome extensions, but users risk being scared away by security warnings from both Google and Microsoft.
Lenovo announces major ThinkPad refresh, including AMD's mobile Ryzen 4000 chips
Lenovo ushers in the Ryzen 4000 Mobile generation with a top-to-bottom refresh of its ThinkPad laptop line.
Microsoft tasks Defender anti-malware with securing corporate Android and iOS phones
While malware writers have attacked PCs because of their popularity and large attack surfaces, Android and iOS phones aren’t immune.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 screens are cracking, some users say
Some users say that the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 has begun spontaneously developing cracks in the screen, leading them to call upon Microsoft to look into it.
Report: Microsoft Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 could debut this spring
A report from Petri says both the Surface Book 3 and the Surface Go 2 could debut at a Microsoft event in New York.
What to expect in Microsoft's new Windows 10 20H1 release, due soon
Microsoft hasn't yet released Windows 10 20H1 (version 2004) yet. But we have a preview of what new features you can expect.
Report: Microsoft combines Windows and Surface, potentially making it tougher on PC makers
Microsoft is combining its Windows client and Surface teams into a dedicated unit led by product chief Panos Panay.
