With the introduction of Windows Phone 7 / Microsoft Zune phone, the antiquated Windows Mobile Phones gets no respect: Without fanfare, Skype removes its Skype Lite and Skype VOIP software for Windows phones because the experience on windows phone does not match that of iPhone or Symbian phones. Full Story »
Exclusive, behind the scene report from the Microsoft Redmond Campus, the "innovative" Windows 7 phone team meetings! Brought to you by the clueless pointy haired boss. Full Story »
This week's Windows XP security update causes Blue Screen of Death for "non-trivial number" of XP users. The affected PC suffers from the dreaded Windows BSoD error page. Some users can't even launch Windows in safe mode, the diagnostic mode that's often a last-chance way to boot a PC. Full Story »
(Apple iPad low component costs, high profit, nimble price reduction myth SPOOF) - Microsoft may pay as little as $0.27 for physical components of Windows 7 Ultimate. That leaves plenty of room to cut the price of a product that analysts say may be too expensive. Full Story »
In an IP-infringement lawsuit, Microsoft was found guilty last August of unauthorized-use of intellectual property in Office 2003/2007. The resulting $290 million verdict bars Microsoft from selling the infringing software after January 11th until removal of counterfeit technology. Despite promises to the contrary, Microsoft starts the new decade failing to meet court injunction deadline. Full Story »
Humorous concept sketch of Microsoft retail store reveals the unspoken Microsoft plan, including details of their App Store software selections, theater presentations, and really smart guy bar! All the stuff they copied from the Apple Store, with the Microsoft touch. It even shows the Microsoft focus on security! Full Story »
The decade ending in 2009 was great for Apple. Despite some naysayers with their flawed stuck-in-the-1990s-mindset, Apple triumphed in a number of competitive markets, regardless of strong competition, amid the weak economy. Apple even scored significant wins against the formerly invincible monopolist Microsoft. As a result, Apple ends the decade near record-high company valuation. Full Story »
What happens if the robot apocalypse is taking place and killer robots are running Microsoft Windows 7? Hoggworks Studios makes fun of the inefficiencies of Windows in this humorous short video. Full Story »
Chinese court ruled that Microsoft infringed a Chinese software maker's intellectual property, and must stop selling all PC operating systems containing the unlicensed software, effecting banning Chinese language editions of Windows 98 SE, 2000, XP, Server 2003 from China. What irony, considering Microsoft regularly campaigns for stronger intellectual property protection in China. Full Story »
It's Friday the 13th so here is a scary video for you. It highlights what happens when PC Monsters access the internet without parent oversight. The video is a spoof / parody of the movie Paranormal Activity. Full Story »
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