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Why a BlackBerry Is Better Than an iPhone

The BlackBerry has always been a business phone. The iPhone wowed us all--and it nearly put BlackBerry out of business--but it emphasizes entertainment and not productivity. If you're an IT executive, it's finally time to put function before form, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle writes. Full Story »
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Windows 8 Won't Hit Critical Mass in Enterprises

The new OS isn't expected to ever reach 50 percent adoption in workplace PCs, according to the IT research firm.

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How to Use Google Wallet With Gmail to Transfer Money

Integrating Google Wallet with Gmail makes sending and receiving funds as easy as sending an email. Here's what you need to know about the new feature.

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Windows 8 Isn't New Coke, Says Top Microsoft Exec; It's Diet Coke

Frank X. Shaw, Microsoft's head of corporate communications, defended his company's Windows information disclosure strategy, denying that Microsoft has adopted Apple's 'cone of silence' approach to imparting news.

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Dell Slashes its Windows RT Tablet Price By $200; XPS 10 Now Sells for $300

Dell drastically cut the online price of its Windows RT tablet, reducing the price by $200 to $299.99 for Dell XPS 10.

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Windows Blue will be free upgrade for Windows 8 customers

The update will be officially called Windows 8.1, according to Windows division co-chief Tami Reller

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Microsoft Commits to Secure Coding Standard

Microsoft says its coding practices and its corporate management structure both comply with an international application security standard to encourage secure software development.

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How an Abduction Led to the Watch Over Me App

After she narrowly escaped a kidnapping, Chin Xin-Chi created a mobile app to help prevent other women from becoming victims themselves.

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Microsoft to Squeeze More Devs Into BUILD

Microsoft today said it has increased the head count for its June developers conference, and will sell the extra tickets Wednesday.

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Is Windows 8 Really Killing the PC Market?

The multitude says Windows 8 sucks. Microsoft says it's sold 100 million licenses. Where does the truth lie?

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Microsoft's Counter-Attack Against Windows 8 Coverage Makes it 'Look Weak'

Microsoft on Friday called some media coverage of its plans to update Windows 8 sensationalist and an effort to drive website page views.

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What Open Source Hadoop Coming to Windows Means to IT

Hadoop is nearly synonymous with the analysis of big data. The Hortonworks Data Platform on Windows is significant as it means that companies lacking Linux expertise will finally be able to benefit from the big data analysis platform, which has been out of the reach of Windows shops.

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Why Microsoft Won't Charge for Windows 'Blue'This Time

Analysts believe Microsoft won't dare charge for this year's update to Windows 8, but one is certain it will for future annual releases.

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Microsoft Douses Comparisons of Windows 8 to 'New Coke'

Microsoft is firing back with a little pop of its own amid criticism that its Windows 8 operating system is like New Coke, which fizzled after its debut.

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Analysts Challenge Microsoft's Commitment to Windows RT

One of Microsoft's top Windows executives this week said the company remains bullish about Windows RT and has no intention of dumping the limited-feature, touch-enabled tablet operating system.