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12 Microsoft Hot Buttons for 2012

Mary Jo Foley on what she'll be watching for from Microsoft in 2012.

Dual Booting Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7

I walk you through the process it took to get both Windows 7 and Windows Server virtualized on my laptop.

The Future Technology Nobody Is Talking About

Do technology like 3D gaming and motion-controlled devices give us a hint on what Microsoft envisions for the future?

Microsoft Delivers Hefty December Security Patch

December's security update arrived today with 13 items to fix in Microsoft products, ranging from Windows to Office, and Internet Explorer too.

Silverlight 5 Now Available for Download

Microsoft has come through with Silverlight 5, which was released as a final product today.

Microsoft Launches 'Answer Desk' Help Service

Microsoft commenced a new help desk service today, called "Answer Desk," that appears to be aimed at consumer users.

A Hefty 14 Fixes Announced for December's Patch Tuesday Update

Microsoft is preparing lumps of coal for IT pros in the form of 14 bulletin items for next week's release of December's Security bulletin.

Windows 8 Online Store Opening in Late February

Microsoft unveiled details about its forthcoming online store for selling Windows 8 Metro-style applications yesterday.

Microsoft: Windows 8 Beta Coming in 'Late February'

Microsoft will release the beta of Windows 8 in late February, a company official announced yesterday.

Windows Threatened by Adobe Zero-Day Vulnerability

Adobe is warning of a new issue in Adobe Reader on Windows that could lead to attackers hijacking a system.

Report Sees Challenges for Windows 8 in 2012

Windows 8 may have a somewhat lackluster showing when it is rolled out as a product next year, according to a "Top 10 Predictions" report published by IDC this month.

Windows 8 Beta Rumored in Late January

Microsoft could release a beta of Windows 8 in "late January" or "late February," according to two media reports.

Windows 8: Could Windows To Go Change Everything?

Windows To Go, even in its pre-release state, just seems to perfectly fit with that everywhere-for-everyone mentality that's changing everything about how we do IT.

Making a USB Flash Drive Bootable (Perfect for Running Windows 8)

Brien walks you through the process of creating and running Windows 8 from a bootable USB flash drive.

Confusion Continues on Windows 8 ARM Support for 'Desktop Apps'

Microsoft's ostensible plan to support both "Metro-style" and legacy "Desktop" applications on ARM-based Windows 8 tablets may be getting a rethink.

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