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Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'

ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks.

March 4, 2008 7:31 PM PST

Feeling the heat at Microsoft

Antitrust woes, a protracted battle for Yahoo, and a shifting software market. Welcome to Steve Ballmer's world.

February 29, 2008 6:08 PM PST

Week in review: Microsoft the magnanimous?

Microsoft says it wants to be more open with other software makers, while Toshiba closes down HD DVD. Also: Gates wants Yahoo for the people.

February 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST

It's all about software, says Gates

Just before his farewell CES keynote speech, Microsoft's chairman reflects on Redmond's rivals and the changing face of Windows.
Photos: Gates' last call at CES?

January 15, 2008 12:07 AM PST

Kaspersky inadvertently quarantines Windows Explorer

A false positive in company's antivirus products leads to quarantine or deletion of some Windows users' copies of explorer.exe.

December 21, 2007 2:35 PM PST

Year in review: Microsoft tries to find its 'wow'

Company finally gets Vista out the door. It also spends a bundle on acquisitions and looks ahead to the "computing cloud."

December 19, 2007 3:19 PM PST

Office 2007 gets official mobile compatibility

Office Mobile on Windows Mobile 5 and 6 phones can now handle Microsoft's controversial Office Open XML format.

December 1, 2007 5:10 PM PST

Windows Live hits the toddler stage

In an interview, Windows Live exec Chris Jones talks about what the 2-year-old is up to and comments on another youngster--Apple's iPhone.

November 6, 2007 3:08 PM PST

FAQ: What the daylight saving shift means to you

faq With the change coming later this year, follow these steps to help ensure that you're on time.

October 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT

Negroponte: Windows key to OLPC philosophy

OLPC chairman says laptop project could not promote openness if it was closed to Microsoft.

October 29, 2007 9:48 PM PDT

The balance sheet on Windows Vista

The OS is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales.

October 29, 2007 11:00 AM PDT

Ballmer: Calling on mobile

Microsoft's CEO shares his big plans in mobile software, and why he thinks the iPhone is "quite nice."

February 28, 2008 8:56 PM PST

Microsoft finally yields to EU order

European Commission says agreement brings company into compliance with 2004 antitrust ruling, addresses interoperability, royalty issues.

October 22, 2007 10:10 PM PDT

Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay

Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months.

September 28, 2007 12:01 AM PDT

DRM troubles drive ex-Microsoft employee to Linux

Former Microsoft security expert may switch from Windows Media Center to LinuxMCE over frustration with Microsoft's DRM.

September 26, 2007 2:54 PM PDT

Running the numbers on Vista

Over its first six months, the latest Windows version can't hold a candle to XP. But, Office sales rock, according to NPD report.

September 11, 2007 8:51 PM PDT

Microsoft opening up on the Web

Accustomed to its dominant role in software, Redmond is reaching out to make itself more compatible with rivals to ensure it plays a central role online too.

September 7, 2007 11:00 AM PDT

Microsoft hopes Windows Live finds common ground

Software maker hopes bundling products, connecting to rival services, will allow it to make headway in online strategy.

September 5, 2007 4:00 PM PDT

Will update drive Vista use?

Microsoft is polishing Vista with a long-awaited service pack in hopes of greater adoption among businesses.

August 30, 2007 11:41 AM PDT

Patch service shuts after Microsoft request

AutoPatcher project "probably history," its project manager says, leaving Microsoft to be sole distributor of its software updates.

August 29, 2007 11:33 PM PDT