The latest Microsoft security update will deliver patches for three critical vulnerabilities in its Windows OS, including one for Internet Explorer this coming Patch Tuesday.
Microsoft has developed a list to cover up issues on security vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, and its Office Suite through a bundle of patches that will expectedly arrive this coming Tuesday. Three patches for ‘critically’ rated vulnerabilities are already on the top three: two for Windows and one for …

Microsoft has announced the departure of its famous Small Business Server Edition with the introduction of its new Windows Server 2012, initially disclosing its cost.
Microsoft’s has been preparing to release Windows Server 2012, which will feature four editions: Foundation, Essentials, Standard and Datacenter.
Both Windows Server 2012 Foundation and Essentials will have no virtualization rights, though Foundation will only allow access to OEMs and will only be limited to 15 users, while …

Microsoft has announced details of the upgrade to Windows 8 from a previous version of the operating system. The good news is that not only Windows 7 accepts the upgrade, but also Windows Vista and Windows XP. Unfortunately, there are some restrictions on upgrades from older operating systems. As we know, there will be four versions of Windows 8: Standard, Pro, Enterprise and RT. The latter, designed for tablets with ARM processors, and the Enterprise will be available for the business …

The absence of the Start button on Windows 8 has been a very hot topic in the tech scene since Microsoft showed off previews of the new OS without the iconic Windows feature. Now, Microsoft is trying to explain that people had simply started moving away from using the Start button as the reason for their decision.
In an interview with PC Pro UK, Microsoft principal program manager Chaitanya Sareen explained that Microsoft moved to delete the Start button from Windows 8 because of telemetry data …

Microsoft unveiled two new Windows Tablets, the Microsoft Surface for Windows RT and Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 Pro, during its ultra-secretive event on Monday in Los Angeles.
The two new tablets offer a glimpse into what Windows 8 tablets will be once the operating system from Microsoft is finally released. The Microsoft Surface tablets, however, has also made the software giant a direct competitor to its original equipment manufacturers.
Nonetheless, the Microsoft Surface tablets include …

A leaked document dating back to 2010 has revealed some of the future plans of Microsoft for its Xbox 720 gaming console and the ecosystem it’s going to create.
The Xbox 720 document was 56 pages long and so reveals a comprehensive view into what Microsoft is thinking of releasing come next year if the document proves to be true to Microsoft’s plans.
In summary, the Xbox 720 brings 6 to 8 times more power compared to the Xbox 360. The document also talks about Kinect Glasses, or what’s …

Microsoft may announce its purchase of business-oriented social media software Yammer by the end of June (Image: zaps online (CC) via Flickr)

According to a reliable source, Microsoft Corporation will purchase Yammer for 1.2 billion dollars, and announce this purchase by the end of June. However, Frank Shaw, a Microsoft spokesperson, and Dee Anna McPherson, a Yammer spokesperson, have not made any comments regarding this purchase yet.
Microsoft’s acquisition of this social networking …

Microosft is reportedly working on a deal to acquire the social networking site Yammer, a report says.
According to Bloomberg, citing two unnamed sources “familiar with the matter,” Microsoft is in discussions to acquire Yammer Inc. which operates the Yammer social network primarily used by enterprise organizations.
One source of the publication, who has not been identified because of the confidentiality of the discussions between Microsoft and Yammer, said that the Redmond, …

E3 2012: Microsoft Presents Halo 4, Tomb Raider and SmartGlass. (Image via Microsoft)

Microsoft made an extensive presentation on the E3 stage this year, offering details not only about the much-awaited Halo 4, but also about some other very interesting projects in terms of video games.
Halo 4
Microsoft’s ace in the sleeve when it comes to gaming consoles, the Halo series, comes back with Halo 4, the beginning of a new trilogy under the baton of those from 343 Industries. The presentation …

A blog post on a Microsoft blog which prematurely went live has revealed that the software giant is planning on releasing the Windows 8 Release Preview today, May 31.
The post in question, which was previously accessible at this address, has been taken down by Microsoft.
However, sites like Neowin and The Next Web managed to get screenshots of the post before the Windows operating system maker could take the post down.
The Verge is reporting that it has confirmed this release date for the …