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  Newvem expands to monitor Azure and Amazon clouds

  Newvem, which sells a tool that allows users to track and optimize their use of cloud computing resources, has expanded its software's functionality to monitor not just Amazon Web Services, but now Microsoft Azure now as well.

  By Brandon Butler | 17 May, 2013 16:29

  Tags: amazon, Amazon Web Services, Azure cloud, Microsoft, Cloud, Microsoft cloud, cloud computing, cloud watching, internet, Amazon Cloud

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  Forrester: Windows 8 faces uphill battle as corporate desktop

  Windows 8 faces an uphill battle to become a standard corporate operating system because many businesses are in the midst of or have recently completed the move from Windows XP to Windows 7 and don't have the stomach for another transition anytime soon.

  By Tim Greene | 17 May, 2013 12:34

  Tags: Configuration / maintenance, EE, PC, Microsoft, Windows, hardware systems, software, Data Center, operating systems, Forrester Research

• Bill Gates to front Q&A debate on health

  Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates will take part in a special version of the ABC's Q&A program during a visit to Australia later this month.

  By AAP | 17 May, 2013 12:03

  Tags: Microsoft, bill gates

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  In a sea of malware, viruses make a small comeback

  The computer virus seems to be making a subtle comeback.

  By Jeremy Kirk | 17 May, 2013 04:24

  Tags: Microsoft, security, Exploits / vulnerabilities, malware

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  Advocates call for legal protections for copyright consumers

  The U.S. Congress should consider a "safe harbor" from legal action for consumers using works protected by copyright as it launches a long-term effort to revamp copyright law, some advocates said Thursday.

  By Grant Gross | 16 May, 2013 21:05

  Tags: Jon Baumgarten, U.S. Copyright Office, Mel Watt, U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, University of California at Berkeley Law School, legislation, government, Pam Samuelson, intellectual property, copyright, Microsoft, Jule Sigall, legal

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  5 excellent uses of Windows 8 Hyper-V

  Windows 8's bare-metal virtualization layer is a great way to create an app sandbox, run a test machine, launch a VHD appliance, and more

  By Serdar Yegulalp | 05 December, 2012 11:16

  Tags: Microsoft Windows, Windows 8, Microsoft, Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows, virtual desktop, software, operating systems, VMware, virtualization

• Internet Explorer 9: A getting started guide

  Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 officially launched late Monday and is ready for download here.

  By Ian Paul | 16 March, 2011 01:32

  Tags: applications, Google, Microsoft, browsers, software, microsoft internet explorer

• How to clean up your online reputation

  If you own a small or medium business, a good reputation--online and offline--is clearly key to your success.

  By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal | 11 January, 2011 13:02

  Tags: online security, Microsoft, online privacy, productivity, social networks, internet

• Record patch Tuesday: What you need to know

  Today is the final Microsoft Patch Tuesday for 2010. It has been a busy year for Microsoft when it comes to security bulletins, and December is no exception as Microsoft closes out the year with a record 17 security bulletins. With only a week or so until many IT admins plan to kiss 2010 goodbye and break for the holidays, it is important to understand and prioritize the latest patches for quick implementation.

  By Tony Bradley | 15 December, 2010 07:13

  Tags: firewalls, network security, patches & drivers, Microsoft, security

• Windows 7: 10 Cool Keyboard Shortcuts

  Keyboard shortcuts are wonderful time-savers but many of us are either too accustomed to the mouse or too lazy to get beyond Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.

  By Shane O'Neill | 21 September, 2010 05:27

  Tags: taskbar, applications, Microsoft, Windows, Word, keyboard shortcuts, Windows 7, software, operating systems

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  Microsoft's counter-attack against Windows 8 coverage makes it 'look weak'

  Microsoft on Friday called some media coverage of its plans to update Windows 8 sensationalist and an effort to drive website page views.

  By Gregg Keizer | 13 May, 2013 18:49

  Tags: Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Windows, financial times, software, operating systems

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  Why Microsoft won't charge for Windows Blue - this time

  Sometime soon, Microsoft will tell Windows 8 users whether they will have to pay for the upgrade code-named "Blue," and if so, how much. Analysts don't expect it to charge anything for the update.

  By Gregg Keizer | 13 May, 2013 10:24

  Tags: IDC, Microsoft, Windows, software, operating systems

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  Analysts challenge Microsoft's commitment to Windows RT

  One of Microsoft's top Windows executives this week said the company remains bullish about Windows RT, but analysts remain suspicious of RT's chances unless Microsoft makes changes.

  By Gregg Keizer | 10 May, 2013 18:17

  Tags: Microsoft, Windows, hardware systems, tablets, software, operating systems

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  Microsoft's drip-drip-drip Windows communications strategy dubbed a washout

  Microsoft's Tami Reller, the CFO and head of marketing for the Windows division, went on a mini publicity spree. But she didn't say very much.

  By Gregg Keizer | 07 May, 2013 20:22

  Tags: new york times, Microsoft, Windows, software, wall street journal, operating systems

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  Opinion: Microsoft's smartwatch - Been there, didn't do that

  Vendors are falling all over themselves to develop smartwatches. Will this be yet one more example of Microsoft getting to a market first and then failing to cash in?

  By Preston Gralla | 06 May, 2013 10:08

  Tags: Apple, Mobile/Wireless, consumer electronics, Google, Microsoft, Networking, smartphones, wireless, mobile

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