Where Microsoft’s open source policy went wrong
In 2001, then-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer called Linux “a cancer that attaches itself in an intellectual property sense to everything it touches.” This comment was only one part of Microsoft’s anti open source campaign that began with Bill Gates’ 1976…
Microsoft’s 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 is selling for its best price yet
Need a sleek 15-inch laptop that’s powerful but won’t totally break the bank? Today, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is available at a new all-time low. Amazon is currently selling the laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for…
U.S. FTC to review Microsoft’s $68.7 bln deal for Activision – Bloomberg News
Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard logo in this illustration taken January 18, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Jan 31 (Reuters) – The…
What Microsoft’s Planned Acquisition Means
Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks about why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard news signals a direct shot at Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:FB) and why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shareholders should be optimistic about the company’s gaming aspirations. He…
Microsoft’s Halo Infinite Crosses Over 20 Mln Players
Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox and PC exclusive Halo Infinite has crossed over 20 million players since its launch in December 2021. Halo Infinite, a 2021 first-person shooter game developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios, is the…
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: What’s different in Microsoft’s new OS
Windows 11 brings a lot more than just design changes. Keep your eye out for these upgrades. Microsoft/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, kicked off its phased roll out to compatible devices…
Microsoft’s Pluton security processor debuts on AMD chips in new Lenovo ThinkPad laptops
New ThinkPad Series Z laptops from Lenovo will include Microsoft’s Pluton security processors in an AMD CPU. (Lenovo Image) Lenovo unveiled two new laptops made out of materials including recycled aluminum and “recycled black vegan leather,” delivered in…
What is Windows 11 SE? Microsoft’s Chrome OS competitor explained
Table of contents 01What is Windows 11 SE?02Windows 11 SE features03Windows 11 SE vs Chrome OS04Windows 11 SE laptops Windows has traditionally been the most popular desktop operating system out there. However, over the years, it’s been facing some tough…
Microsoft’s $249 Surface Laptop SE takes on Chromebooks
Microsoft Microsoft’s trying to shoulder Google out of the way for a spot at the education trough — again — with a low-end Surface sibling. The Surface Laptop SE is a clamshell laptop priced between $249 and $329, depending on the…
Microsoft’s Tenjin project is a Windows 11 SE-powered Chromebook rival
Microsoft is said to be working on a new addition to its Surface range, with a new laptop in the pipeline to compete with Chromebooks. Aimed mainly at the K-12 education sector, the project is codenamed Tenjin and goes hand in hand with a new version of…