Here Come ARM-Based Servers
Intel has apparently lost the tablet market. Now they may also lose the server market as ARM chips move into the data center. The change will mean porting business applications to the new architecture.
Nokia’ s First Windows Phone
Nokia has announced the Lumia 800, based on the N9, and Lumia 710 as their first Windows Phone 7 devices. The phones will be available in Europe soon but it isn’t certain if they will be released in the U.S.
Windows XP: Pros and Cons of Not Upgrading
Win7 has been out for a while. Win8 is due soon. And you’re still running WinXP. Granted, upgrading is a pain and Microsoft will continue support until 2014. However. The OS has a limited life-span remaining and Microsoft would like you to upgrade.
The 4 best new Active Directory features
Windows Server 8 offers some substantial changes to Active Directory. Among the changes are an updated Administrative Center and replacement of the dcpromo command line tool.
Microsoft ships final Office 2007 service pack
Service Pack 3 for Office 2007 is now available. Mainstream support for Office 2007 SP3 will end in April with extended support expiring in 2017.
Majority of Youth Want Macs, Not PCs
It seems the computer is no longer seen as something to explore. It’s something to be used. And kids would rather use a Mac than a PC, saying something about how people interact with devices.
Windows 8 to increase PC production costs
Microsoft is requiring a change in how you certify your new operating system. The companies installing the software will now have an additional step to complete, which will require more time, and cost you more money.
Malware loves Windows Task Scheduler
The Task Scheduler lets you automate tasks, so that backup will run while you take a nap. But. Malware writers can use it to re-infect a "clean" machine or send information "home". This article explains things to check.
Microsoft’s YouTube channel hijacked by previous owner
Apparently, in 2006 someone set up a YouTube account using "microsoft" as the name. The company took possession of the account. Then YouTube gave users the ability to link their Google accounts to their YouTube accounts. And… The original owner "reclaimed" the "Microsoft" account.
Microsoft trousers yet more royalties from Android gear
Compal Electronics has signed a deal with Microsoft to license Android and Chrome OS. Each time they install one of those operating systems on a device they will pay Microsoft royalties. Barnes & Noble and Motorola Mobility are still refusing to sign.