Microsoft delays Windows 7's update-signing deadline to July
Microsoft has revised its schedule to dump support for an outdated cryptographic hash standard by postponing the deadline for Windows 7.
Stories by Gregg Keizer
Microsoft details cost of Windows 7 add-on support
A Microsoft document offers details on how much it could cost companies to maintain Windows 7 PCs if they don't migrate to Windows 10 by early next year.
Why Microsoft was strange to bash Office 2019
Microsoft last week took the strange step of slamming its own software, portraying Office 2019 as second-class when pitted against Office 365.
Microsoft killing off Internet Explorer 10 early, advises enterprises to upgrade
Microsoft has told the remaining users of IE10 that it will cut off support years earlier than promised, ending security updates in January 2020.
Microsoft peddles Office apps from Apple's Mac e-store
Microsoft's Office applications – Excel, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, PowerPoint and Word – are now available through the Mac App Store.
Microsoft declares the official end to its smartphone era
In the wake of the company's failed acquisition of Nokia's phone assets, Microsoft is reminding Windows 10 Mobile users that support ends this year.
Microsoft starts auto-update of Windows 10 1809 three months late
Microsoft has finally restarted the automatic distribution of Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the problem-plagued upgrade pulled from release in October.
Microsoft expands Windows 7-to-Windows 10 app compatibility pledge
Microsoft this week announced that an application compatibility guarantee it gave to enterprises migrating from Windows 7 to Windows 10 has gone global.
Tick-tock: the year-long Windows 7 countdown by the numbers
It's T-minus one year and counting before Windows 7 exits mainstream support. Let's look at some important numbers for the year ahead.
Why full-Chromium Edge means end times for Internet Explorer
Microsoft's decision to adopt the Chromium open-source code to power its Edge browser could mean a sooner-than-expected end to support for Internet Explorer.
How Microsoft lost the web to Chrome
Through outright neglect, Microsoft handed over the fate of its web browser - and its ability to shape the online world - to rival Chrome.
Microsoft 365 spins off security, compliance bits from priciest plan for E3 customers
Microsoft is adding two new M365 add-on plans for corporate customers already subscribing to the Enterprise E3 version.
Windows 10 1809 adoption remains in the cellar
The botched rollout in October of Microsoft's latest version of Windows 10 has hampered adoption of Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
Microsoft offers up Windows 10 update to nervy seekers
Microsoft has nudged open the delivery throttle for Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the upgrade that was yanked for more than five weeks.
Microsoft delivers emergency patch for under-attack Internet Explorer
Microsoft has issued a rare emergency security update to fix a zero-day vulnerability in the still-supported IE9, IE10 and IE11.
