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.
Microsoft Sets the PC Specs for Its Mixed Reality Headsets By Philip Michaels published 8 December 16 It sounds like you won't need a very powerful machine to use the Windows 10 headsets Microsoft is developing with several different hardware partners.
Surface Phone Could Be Ultimate Galaxy Note Replacement By Mark Spoonauer published 7 December 16 A Microsoft design patent points to a possible Surface phone, complete with pen input.
Xbox One Games Coming to Oculus Rift, But with a Catch By Philip Michaels published 23 November 16 Microsoft is releasing an app in December that will let you stream your Xbox One games to Oculus' virtual-reality headset.
Touch-Screen Mac 'Absurd?' Apple Says Yes By Philip Michaels published 14 November 16 Apple executive Phil Schiller doesn't believe touch screens work on a desktop machine, but Microsoft thinks differently with its Surface Studio.
Sorry, Microsoft: Your Surface Studio Isn't Worth $3,000 By Sherri L. Smith published 27 October 16 Microsoft's first all-in-one is pretty, but the outdated specs are off-putting to say the least.
Microsoft Surface Studio Hands-on: Dazzling Display, Crazy Versatile Dial By Mark Spoonauer published 26 October 16 The Surface Studio PC from Microsoft has the world's thinnest LCD built in, and it doubles as a 28-inch, pen-enabled canvas.
Don't Call This Number: It's a Microsoft Support Scam By Marshall Honorof published 25 October 16 A somewhat convincing copy of Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death could fool you into falling for a tech-support phone scam.
Microsoft May Kill Lumia to Make Way for Surface Phone By Philip Michaels published 12 September 16 A report claims Microsoft plans to end sales of its Lumia smartphones, suggesting a new Surface Phone could be its replacement.
