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Safeguard hold finally lifted as Microsoft realizes animated backgrounds aren't the end of the world The day before the ...

Microsoft Office could get a fresh coat of new paint with new 3D icons that were spotted recently in a survey.

Apple has a reputation for innovation at a cost, but what if you're not into that price point? We outline 10 affordable alternatives to the Magic Mouse.

Microsoft is revving up its effort to persuade consumers to embrace AI-powered 'companion' software tools offered by its ...

Microsoft is turning 50, and nothing has defined the tech giant more than Windows. Like you, we've loved some versions of the ...

In honor of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we've ranked the best Windows consumer operating systems Microsoft has ever shipped ...

This week, on April 4th, Microsoft turns 50 years old. The company has gone through sweeping changes over that time — from ...

Here’s how to back up, sync and share files in OneDrive and OneDrive for Business on the Windows desktop. Microsoft’s new Loop app provides shared workspaces where teams can collaborate.

Microsoft goes public at $21 per share, which increases to $35.50 before the end of the day. Bill Gates sells $1.6 million in shares, retaining a 45% stake in the company worth $350 million ...

With this change, any new installation of Windows 11, including clean installs, must be connected to the internet and signed in with a Microsoft account before reaching the desktop for further setup.

Microsoft says a known issue is causing Remote Desktop freezes on Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since the February 2025 Patch Tuesday. "After installing ...