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Microsoft has reportedly held talks to buy software developer platform GitHub. The San Francisco, California-headquartered GitHub has more than 23 million individual users in more than 1.5 million organisations. Software developers use the tools of the privately-held company to store code, keep track of updates and discuss issues. The

The latest patches include operating system and processor microcode updates to protect users from Spectre Variant 2 AMD and Microsoft have released microcode and operating system updates that add protections against the Spectre attacks for Windows systems with AMD processors. When the Meltdown and Spectre attacks were disclosed

Microsoft has confirmed plans to convert Windows 10 S from a dedicated operating system into an optional mode for all existing versions of Windows 10. The new Windows 10 S mode will roll out as part of the next Windows 10 update and will be a free

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop came with Windows 10 S CREDIT: GETTY Microsoft’s streamlined operating system Windows 10 S is set to be dropped less than a year after its launch, with the software giant rebranding its Google Chrome competitor and discontinuing it as a standalone version of Windows. Microsoft launched Windows

Microsoft has been working toward unifying its Windows operating system for some time now. At this point, “Windows” is running on desktops, laptops, 2-in-1s, the Xbox, tablets, and smartphones (technically), among other devices. I put Windows in quotes there, however, because while UWP, or Universal Windows Platform, apps will

Microsoft has replaced technical speak with brand names on many products, but that has opened up new challenges. Seen here is Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella exiting the stage after speaking at a press briefing in San Francisco. (Eric Risberg/AP) Windows updates are among the many places Microsoft

Microsoft may have finally called time on its Windows Phone hardware Microsoft is officially set to pull the plug on its Windows Phone smartphone business. The company has reportedly signalled that it will be wrapping up its operations in the mobile device market within the next few weeks. The

Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees in a shake-up aimed at selling more subscriptions to software applications that can be used on internet-connected devices. Most of the people losing their jobs work in sales and are located outside the US. The Washington-based company confirmed it began

The government has asked global software giant Microsoft to offer a “one-time special” discount to its users in India so that they can move to the latest operating system (OS) and stay protected against malware and ransomware attacks. “We have asked Microsoft to offer a one-time special

Microsoft Germany blasts its own operating system for being ‘outdated’ Despite being three years away from the end of its lifecycle, Windows 7 is no longer fit for business use, according to Microsoft Germany. The company’s German division yesterday said Windows 7, which will receive regular security