Stories with tag: Microsoft

Microsoft Defends Frayed PC Ecosystem With $2 Billion Dell Loan

It is not clear how much sway Microsoft will have on Dell's strategy, but the two have been close partners for 25 years, and will likely build on that.
Reuters, 06th Feb 2013
Factbox: Microsoft's Chequered Tech Investment History

MS has invested in, or bought hundreds of tech companies in its 37-year history, but returns have been patchy.
Reuters, 06th Feb 2013
Windows Co-chief Looking For Surge With New Hardware

"We're only just getting started, there's a lot yet to come," said CFO of the Windows unit.
Reuters, 05th Feb 2013
Why I Think Microsoft Office 2013 Gets It Wrong

In addition to existing problems, this version of the productivity suite introduces its own annoyances.
Madana Prathap, 04th Feb 2013
A Reality TV Show On Software? Nokia Tells Us Why

Gerard Rego, Director Ecosystem and Developer Experience (EDX) - Nokia India, speaks to TechTree, on how the world's first reality show based on mobile apps came about.
Jayesh Limaye, 02nd Feb 2013
Google Extends Exchange ActiveSync Support For Windows Phone Devices Until End Of July

Gives enough room to Microsoft to implement CardDAV and CalDAV protocols for their operating system.
Rizwan Memon, 01st Feb 2013
Microsoft Sued Over Search-related Patents

Vringo had been seeking damages of at least $696 million.
Reuters, 01st Feb 2013
Microsoft Surface RT Sold Only 680,000 To 750,000 Units in Q4 2012: Report

In contrast, the iPad sold 22.8 million units in the same time period of Q4 2012.
Rizwan Memon, 31st Jan 2013
Microsoft Launches New Office For Consumers

Includes desktop staples — Outlook email, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and is aimed at home users rather than businesses.
Reuters, 30th Jan 2013
Microsoft Office 2013 Launches Today

The physical copy will come in different editions and have more cloud integration. Office 365 subscribers get the update at the same annual pricing.
Jayesh Limaye, 29th Jan 2013
Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet Hits Retail On 9th February, What's In It For You?

Surface with Windows 8 Pro supports legacy Windows 7 applications, a major advantage for business users over Microsoft's Surface Windows RT tablet.
Rahul R, 25th Jan 2013
Portronics Handmate. Bringing Touch Where There Is None

Upgrades your existing traditional display to a Windows 8 compatible touchscreen.
Jayesh Limaye, 25th Jan 2013
Windows 8 Preview Expires, What Next?

How to continue using the latest OS for free, uptil a maximum of a year beyond its commercial launch.
Team TechTree, 23rd Jan 2013
Clock Is Ticking For Cheap Windows 8 Upgrades

Microsoft releases update on Windows 8 pricing - upgrade to cost Rs 6500 for non-Pro, and Rs 10,500 for Pro edition.
Swagatam Mukherjee, 23rd Jan 2013
9 Year Old Indian Origin Boy Is Youngest Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

Pranav Kalyan successfully cracked the MCTS exam
Rahul R, 17th Jan 2013