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Internet Explorer flaws fixed by Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates
Microsoft says Internet Explorer versions 6 through 10 are subjects of two critical Patch Tuesday updates for February that could address recent Java woes. Read More


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If the PC dies, Windows 8 will be its killer, says analyst
In another illustration of the diminishing importance of the PC, a research firm today said that more than a third of surveyed consumers who once used personal computers to access content have switched to tablets and smartphones. Read More

Windows 8 Surface Pro sells out quickly, was that on purpose?
The 128GB Microsoft Surface Pro tablet (some are saying it is not really a tablet, but more on that later) has sold out in just about all of the places it was available. Is this due to the demand for the tablets, or was it clever manipulation by Microsoft? Read More

VMware's problems are deeper than just Microsoft
The market is in transition, and VMware's competitors are using that transition to gain some ground on it. Read More


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2012 Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers
The application delivery controller has evolved into a key component of the data center architecture, and enterprises should evaluate ADCs based on how they integrate with this architecture and support more advanced features, such as user and traffic control and monitoring. This report provides insights into vendors' strengths and weaknesses. Read More.

UEFI secure boot fix released for Linux
After just a few months of development, users finally have an official way to run Linux on machines using Windows 8's UEFI secure boot framework. Read More

If Xbox rumors are true, Microsoft may be making a huge mistake
Fans and non-fans alike should not stand for this attempt at controlling their behaviors and usage. Read More

Improvements to Microsoft's Skydrive
This past week Microsoft added a function that allows SkyDrive users to share documents for EDITING that does NOT require the recipient to have to logon with a LiveID. Effectively, as long as you "share" the content for editing, the recipient of the URL can make changes and save changes to documents. Read More


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Adobe releases emergency Flash fixes for two zero-day bugs
Adobe updated Flash Player to patch a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers were already using to hijack Windows PCs and Macs. Read More

Microsoft's loan to Dell certain to trigger more OEM angst, say analysts
Microsoft's $2 billion loan to Dell, one of its largest computer-making partners, will have an impact on how other OEMs view their Windows ecosystem collaborator, analysts said today. Read More

Scroogled: Microsoft launched 'privacy' petition to stop Google from scanning emails
"Think Google respects your privacy? Think again," warned Microsoft's 'Don't get Scroogled' campaign. If you don't want your privacy invaded by having Google scan "every word of every email," then Microsoft says to use Outlook.com. Read More

Windows 8 Update: Winter storm Nemo wipes out Microsoft Surface Pro party
Microsoft had big plans for an exclusive party in New York City to celebrate the availability of its Surface Windows 8 Pro ultrabook, but the snowstorm named Nemo nixed the event. Read More

 
 
 

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