Topic: Microsoft Windows Vista

Saving Money Laptop sales: Windows 8's loss is your gain

Windows 8 isn't meeting expectations, which means deep discounts on laptops and software. 

Under fire, Microsoft revises Office 2013 licensing policy

Consumers can now transfer Microsoft Office 2013 registrations from one machine to another. Sort of. 

10 weird iPhone attachments

There’s more to the iPhone than the App Store. Chances are, if you eat, sleep, or sweat with an iPhone at your side, there’s an attachment that will make your life easier -- or at least more entertaining.

Horizons Microsoft Surface already backordered in US, sells out in UK

Microsoft is bullish about the future of Windows 8 and the Surface tablet. Others aren't so sure. 

Windows 8 could baffle, perplex customers (+video)

Windows 8 represents a radical departure from previous Microsoft operating systems, one that some early users have found frustrating.

Horizons Microsoft opens registration for Windows 8

If you bought a Windows 7 computer on June 2 or later, you can snag a Windows 8 upgrade for $14.99. All others will pay a slightly steeper price. 

EU pulls Microsoft into latest antitrust investigation

Has Microsoft kept its promises from 2009? An EU antitrust committee will decide that soon. Already, Microsoft has conceded that it has "fallen short" in some areas.

Horizons Windows 8 will be cheap, sort of

On Monday Microsoft announced that a Windows 8 upgrade would cost just $39.99 for users running Windows 7, Vista, or XP. And new details about the OS suggest that installing Windows 8 should be a pretty painless process.

Windows 8 will be very, very tablet-friendly

Windows 8 is designed to work on both PCs and tablets, Microsoft announced this week. But the emphasis – for now – seems to be on the tablet part of the Windows 8 equation.

Windows 7 sees 'fantastic' sales numbers

Microsoft says Windows 7 has doubled early sales of XP. But is that a fair comparison?

Should you buy refurbished electronics?

On electronics of all sizes, 'refurbished' can mean ‘rebuilt.’ But it can also just mean ‘returned unused.’

Windows 7 copied from Mac? Not so, says Microsoft.

Windows 7 was not inspired by the Mac's graphics, Microsoft said Thursday, refuting a claim made by a Microsoft manager last month.

Windows 7 reviews still shine one week in

It may still be too early to tell, but early reports from both news sites and users say that Windows 7 is a winner.

With strong earnings and Windows 7, is Microsoft back?

The successful launch of Windows 7 and strong earnings is providing Microsoft with momentum.

Windows 7: Review roundup

Survey of Windows 7 reviews from across the Web

Snow [Leopard] in August? Yep.

Windows 7 is ready for PC makers

The new operating system is on track for an Oct. 22 launch.

How to get Windows 7 for free

WWDC: What will Apple unveil next week?

Browsers are the new OS, says Google

Microsoft dishes out the pink slips. What does it mean for the rest of us?

Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition

Worst PC sales slump ever? Not for 'netbooks'

BlackBerry Storm: more thunder than lighting?

Horizon highlights – Farewell 2008 edition