New $399 Surface Leaked: Here's the Key Specs (Update) By Don Reisinger published 9 July 18 Microsoft is working on a new Surface Tablet that could hit store shelves as soon as this week, according to a document posted to Reddit.
The Best Xbox One Games You're Not Playing By Tom's Guide Staff published 3 June 18 From off-kilter sports fun to genre-bending action experiences, here are the best Xbox One games you probably haven't played yet.
State of Decay 2 Guide: 7 Key Survival Tips By Jorge Jimenez published 18 May 18 Here are our tips for surviving the zombie apocalypse of State of Decay 2.
Q&A: Microsoft Lays Out New Mobile Strategy By Andrew E. Freedman published 9 May 18 We talked to Microsoft’s Shilpa Ranganathan to learn more about Microsoft’s new mobile efforts on iOS and Android.
I Used HoloLens to Fix a Factory Line and Design a 3D Floorplan By Andrew E. Freedman published 8 May 18 We went hands-on with Microsoft's new Mixed Reality tools for collaboration and frontline work.
5 Biggest Announcements at Microsoft Build 2018 By Andrew E. Freedman published 7 May 18 Here’s what you missed at Microsoft’s Build developer conference in Seattle, including a new focus on phones and a bold bet on AI.
Microsoft Gives AI a Responsible Makeover By Andrew E. Freedman published 7 May 18 After Facebook's assorted mess-ups with user data, Microsoft's AI and privacy stances appear refreshing.
Microsoft Has a New Weapon to Fight Tech Support Scams By Paul Wagenseil published 23 April 18 Microsoft is using machine learning to spot and shut down tech-support scams.
Microsoft: Spectre Patch May Slow Down Older PCs By Lucian Armasu published 10 January 18 Microsoft, Intel say there's a 'significant slowdown' once Spectre patches are applied to older Windows PCs.
Major Security Flaws Exist on Intel, AMD, ARM CPUs By Henry T. Casey, Paul Wagenseil published 4 January 18 Three wide-reaching security flaws affect PCs, Macs and smartphones released over the last two decades. Here's what you need to know.
Apple Mail, Outlook Fooled by Malicious Fake Emails By Marshall Honorof published 6 December 17 A new vulnerability called Mailsploit can not only spoof email addresses, but run malicious code right from an email client.
All Mixed Up: I Spent 8 Weird Hours Wearing Microsoft’s New Headset By Andrew E. Freedman published 5 November 17 The Cliff House in Windows 10 Mixed Reality lets you use apps and programs, but it's not suited for doing actual work.
Harman Kardon Invoke Review: Great Speaker, But Cortana Needs Work By Mike Prospero published 30 October 17 The first smart speaker with Cortana sounds fantastic, but Microsoft's virtual assistant lags behind Alexa and Google Assistant.
Windows Phones Are Really, Truly Dead By Andrew E. Freedman published 9 October 17 Microsoft's Joe Belfiore revealed that the company is no longer working on new features or hardware for Windows 10 Mobile.
Samsung's Mixed Reality Headset Hands-On: Premium Sight and Sound By Philip Michaels published 3 October 17 Samsung's HMD Odyssey is joining Microsoft's array of mixed reality headsets as we get closer to the Oct. 17 launch of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
How Good Is Xbox Tech Support? Report Card 2017 By Sherri L. Smith published 29 September 17 Undercover testing by Tom’s Guide reveals the overall high quality of Microsoft’s Xbox Support, including a phone number call back option that is just great customer service.
Gaming Support Showdown: Sony vs. Microsoft vs. Nintendo By Tom's Guide Staff published 29 September 17 We went undercover and tested the tech support packages offered for Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation. Here are our rankings.
Are Microsoft's Mixed Reality Headsets the Affordable Savior of VR? By Sherri L. Smith, Mark Spoonauer published 28 August 17 Learning from the slow adoption of virtual reality, Microsoft is taking a smarter approach with its mixed reality headsets.
Apple HomePod vs Amazon Echo and Google Home: How Each Stacks Up By Mike Prospero published 6 June 17 The new HomePod looks pretty advanced, but does it it have right combination of features to take on Amazon, Google and newer upstarts?
4 Ways Microsoft Plans to Win the Future By Andrew E. Freedman published 16 May 17 Microsoft showed off its new vision at its Build developer conference, and its plans are revealing.
WannaCry Ransomware Outbreak Isn't Over Yet By Paul Wagenseil published 15 May 17 The WannaCry ransomware attack hit China especially hard Monday, and experts warned that new strains were about to appear.
Microsoft Patches Fatal Flaw in Windows Antivirus Software By Paul Wagenseil published 9 May 17 Microsoft rushes out emergency patch for fatal flaw that could have crashed or hijacked its own Windows antivirus software.
Microsoft Surface Phone Rumors: What You Can Expect By Sean Riley published 8 May 17 Microsoft hasn't announced any plans for a Surface Phone but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill. Here's the latest chatter about Microsoft's anticipated mobile device.
Microsoft Making Passwords a Thing of the Past By Althea Chang published 19 April 17 Microsoft users can log into their accounts by using the new Microsoft Authenticator app for Android and iOS.
Microsoft's Sub-$300 Mixed Reality Headsets Are Coming, and I Tried One By Mark Spoonauer published 8 April 17 A new breed of head-mounted displays promises to deliver immersive experiences for much less money (and complexity) than Oculus or Vive.
Free Microsoft Antivirus Software Finally Does Good Job By Marshall Honorof published 28 March 17 Microsoft Security Essentials still isn't the best way to secure your computer, but it's come within spitting distance of the top spot.
Is This The Surface Phone? By Henry T. Casey published 27 March 17 A newly published patent gives more validity to rumors of Microsoft developing a folding Surface Phone.
The Microsoft Surface Studio Is an Artist's Dream Desktop By Andrew E. Freedman published 23 March 17 Editor's Choice The Microsoft Surface Studio's stunning screen, fantastic stylus support and easy-to-use hinge make this machine the best all-in-one for artists and creators that you can buy.
IE, Edge Users at Risk from Serious Browser Security Flaw By Don Reisinger published 28 February 17 Google found a serious security flaw in Microsoft's Edge and Internet Explorer browsers three months ago, but there's no fix in sight.
7 Reasons Why Xbox One Beats PS4 By Michael Andronico published 23 February 17 The PS4 might be the current king of the console wars, but the Xbox One is still a better buy. Here's why.
