Google dipped its mighty toe into the increasingly crowded world of internet browsers today with the announcement of Chrome. We spoke to industry experts and Google's new rivals to find out why Chrome matters and whether the browser reality can deliver on the hype.
One day after Microsoft released the second public beta for Internet Explorer 8, users have started to report issues with its installation and sites and services that are incompatible.
Kevin Johnson, Microsoft's online and Windows chief and a key figure in the company's failed Yahoo takeover effort, is leaving the company to become chief executive at Juniper Networks, Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday in the US.
Microsoft has opened up its Live Mesh service to anyone who has (or signs up for) a Windows Live ID. The service, announced in April, lets people share data among multiple Windows computers, as well as over the Web.
If you were to ask Bill Gates what life will be like when he stops working full time at Microsoft, he'd have to get back to you.
What a week it's been for mobiles.
Microsoft has finally rolled out its online storage service in Australia, but it's definitely worth reading the fine print before you sign up.
Microsoft launched its Windows Live OneCare antivirus package in the US earlier this year and instantly grabbed 15 percent of the market; although this may be good in terms of short term revenue, it could completely wreck everything the software giant has invested in improving its reputation for security.
With Microsoft set to officially launch Windows Server 2008 this week, ZDNet.com.au sister site CNET News.com sat down with Bob Muglia, senior vice president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business to talk about what to expect.
For years, Bill Gates has been trumpeting software's ascent from the lowly PC to everything from mobile phones to home entertainment. In this interview before his farewell speech, Gates talks about competitors, the future of DVD, and why all of those seamless connections between digital devices exist only in keynote speeches.
In an interview, Windows Live exec Chris Jones talks about what the 2-year-old is up to and comments on another youngster -- Apple's iPhone.
Linux has come a long way from the early, oft-crashing days. GNOME is now one of the primary desktops for the Linux operating system; not only is it highly customisable, but it is amazingly stable. We examine why Linux -- running GNOME -- is a viable desktop alternative.
Getting the most out of a videoconference requires some preparation and planning. In this article, we'll discuss some best practices to help make yours more productive, whether you're running the show or attending your first.
While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.
While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.
Lenovo's bright red foray into the ultraportable consumer space is for the most part a successful one, despite a few missteps.
Even with GPS and its expected lower price-tag the P3470 will struggle without Wi-Fi or 3G data speeds.
Many free and inexpensive office suites are available for download or for use in a web browser. So what's the advantage of paying a pretty penny for a desktop office suite? Corel's WordPerfect Office X4 offers a strong software package that comes closest to the breadth and depth of features found in Microsoft Office.
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The cash-strapped UK National Museum of Computing is home to an exhibition of the evolution of British PCs.… Watch it now
In this exclusive video interview, Optus chief information officer Lawrie Turner speaks to ZDNet.com.au about being the IT head for Australia's number two telco.
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