Azure was downed for seven hours by fire alarm
SLA for that day down to 71.6
It’s all very well these arrogant tech firms telling us that our data is safe and always accessible in the cloud - but that’s clearly not so.
Microsoft Cortana speaker hits stores
Invoke speaker at $199
Microsoft has joined a long list of vendors supporting smart talking speakers. The marriage with the famous Harman Kardon manufacturer created a Cortana powered speaker called Invoke.
Microsoft finds hole in Chrome
Pot calls kettle?
Software king of the world Microsoft has poured much scorn on Google's Chrome browser for having a rather large security hole.
Microsoft focuses on speed in the new Xbox One update
All about simplicity
Microsoft has released the next big "Fall" update for the Xbox One with speed improvements and chances to make the home page simpler.
Edge better at handling malware
Google and Mozilla not as good as living on the edge
Microsoft's Edge easily beat rival browsers from Google and Mozilla in third party tests of the behind the scenes services which power anti-malware warnings and malicious website-blocking.
Russians still buying lots of Microsoft software
Desktop Linux can't even get in even when laws and sanctions favour it
While the Russians have made it clear they don't want American software which might be a backdoor to the CIA, it would appear that desktop Linux is not getting the thumbs up, despite official backing and the fact that sanctions prevent Microsoft bringing its software into the country.
Microsoft might charge an arm and leg for Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
Changes to licences
Software King of the World, Microsoft, is adding a new edition of Windows 10 to its lineup, but with it comes some licensing changes which could see price increases.
Microsoft kills Windows Media Player
Update removes it from Windows 10
Windows Media Player has been removed from the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Microsoft’s mixed reality expected this Christmas
Samsung already announces display
Software king of the world Microsoft has been talking up its latest mixed reality options,
Star Trek’s Federation will still use Windows XP
Coders have a look at Discovery code
Star Trek fans with HD have been looking at the code used in the new Star Trek: Discovery show and found that the Federation’s latest starship appears to be using Windows XP.