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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Windows Live Messenger launches

Microsoft is rolling out the latest version of its message client today, under the new 'Live' brand.

June 20, 2006 | 11:32

Microsoft Stops Vista Torrent Downloads

Microsoft has issued a cease and desist order to the owners of VistaTorrent.com in order to stop the unauthorised distribution of the company's Windows Vista public beta.

June 19, 2006 | 10:21

Live Anywhere includes Halo 2

Halo 2 on Windows Vista will have Live Anywhere functionality, and you'll be able to queue up Xbox 360 downloads with your mobile phone.

June 16, 2006 | 13:57

Gates will leave Microsoft for charity in 2008

The world is over! Well not quite, but the times are certainly a-changing. Gates is off to do charitable works full time.

June 16, 2006 | 10:44

Why Vista is late?

A blogger at the heart of the Vista team goes online to reveal all - could the problem be too much management?

June 16, 2006 | 10:32

MS has biggest security release for a year

With 21 vulnerabilities fixed with twelve patches, it's the heaviest update yet for users of Microsoft products.

June 15, 2006 | 16:37

Microsoft launches webcams

The giant from Redmond wants you to 'Stop typing, start talking' on MSN messenger. Presumably 'Stop typing, start taking your clothes off' isn't such a good tagline.

June 14, 2006 | 16:39

Microsoft releases Vista beta to the 'public'

Has Microsoft messed up, or is this all part of a cunning plan? Vista is available for beta download to anyone with a Passport.

June 9, 2006 | 08:38

PS3 could ship with PS2 jammed inside

Problems making the super-complicated Cell architecture emulate the old PS2 hardware could lead Sony to jam a mini-PS2 into the PS3's casing for backwards compatibility.

June 7, 2006 | 10:36

Google launches spreadsheet

Google is stepping up its antagonism of Microsoft by releasing a free, online spreadsheet programme to rival Excel.

June 6, 2006 | 15:11

Microsoft leads Japan in iPod crusade

Fed up with Apple dominating the MP3 market, Microsoft is pooling resources with electronics manufacturers to take on Japan.

June 2, 2006 | 15:59

Microsoft delivers first hardware for the Mac

The Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac looks basically the same as the Wireless Laser Desktop, except for some keyboard symbols. Tempted?

May 31, 2006 | 18:26

When Titans Collide

What would happen if Apple and Microsoft were to merge their operating systems? The result would be probably the greatest piece of software known to man - and would stop both companies trying to reinvent the wheel.

May 31, 2006 | 14:51

ATI lays out DX10

ATI has been giving us the lowdown on DirectX 10, including the new geometry shader and its second-generation unified architecture.

May 30, 2006 | 11:25

Microsoft takes on JPEG with Windows Media Photo

Fed up with JPEG? No? Well, Microsoft is going after it anyway. Prepare for Windows Media Photo.

May 26, 2006 | 09:57

Xbox 360 update coming

Microsoft is prepping a Dashboard update for the 360. The update adds new DVD, Dashboard and Live features.

May 25, 2006 | 14:36

Of Mice and Mats

We have three quite different laser mice from Microsoft, Logitech and Razer, along with a couple of mice mats designed with gamers in mind. Which combination will be the fragger's new best friend?

May 25, 2006 | 13:57

Vista delayed again?

Steve Ballmer has suggested that system builders will kick up a ruckus if Microsoft launches in January as planned. The solution - February...

May 25, 2006 | 13:53

No Xbox 360 price cut

Microsoft has ruled out a slashing of the Xbox 360 price before Christmas, apparently because the PS3 will be more expensive anyway.

May 23, 2006 | 14:04

On our desk this week - 7

Landed in the office this week - a wireless laser notebook mouse, a Sennheiser gaming headset, a UPS that fits in a 5.25" bay and a Skype phone.

May 20, 2006 | 10:49

Microsoft announces specs for Windows Vista

The specs for Windows Vista have been officially announced, and they're a little, well, optimistic. Get the low-down.

May 19, 2006 | 17:06

Xbox Live has loads of users

Microsoft offered exclusive E3 content for download onto the Xbox 360 last week, and the move proved massively popular. Live has now had over 24 million downloads.

May 19, 2006 | 11:44

Halo 3 Q&A

The chaps at Bungie, the developers of Halo, have sat down and answered a bunch of community questions about the E3 trailer for Halo 3. The answers are pretty interesting.

May 17, 2006 | 13:48