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QuickPoll: Will Windows on ARM be as successful as iOS and Android?

'Windows on ARM,' or WOA for short, is the new edition of the still-under-construction Windows 8 for traditional PCs. Will it be as successful as iOS and Android?
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FAQ: Windows on ARM explained

In an 8,600-word epistle, Microsoft's top Windows executive pulled aside the curtain on the first version of the company's iconic OS that targets tablets. We dig into the details for you.

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA, to include Office apps for tablets

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA by Microsoft, could offer a big 'Whoa!' moment for workers wanting to run Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office apps on a touchscreen tablet.

Microsoft to issue more critical patches next week for Win7 than XP

Microsoft today said it would deliver nine security updates next week, four of them critical, to patch 21 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office, .Net and Silverlight.

Microsoft fixes Windows 8 Consumer Preview launch event for Feb. 29

Microsoft said it will host a launch event for the Windows 8 beta on Feb. 29 in Barcelona, the site of the Mobile World Congress.

Adobe sets IE as next target in Flash security work

Adobe next plans to tackle Microsoft's Internet Explorer in its ongoing work to "sandbox" its popular Flash Player within browsers, Adobe's head of security said today.

Macs take on the enterprise

Change can often be slow. It took many years for the Mac to begin to even threaten the PC in the enterprise. It is still a slow process, but Apple is making up ground on Microsoft.

Microsoft drops Start button from Windows 8, reports say

Microsoft will scratch the 17-year-old Start button from Windows 8, according to reports based on a purported leak of the latest beta build.

Microsoft wraps up ads aimed at Google with IE9 pitch

Microsoft on Friday wrapped up a three-day campaign against rival Google by claiming its newest browser, Internet Explorer 9, is superior in stopping users from being tracked by online advertisers.

Microsoft sets Office 15 public beta for summer 2012

Microsoft announced it has kicked off a 'technical preview' of the next version of its money-making Office suite and promised a public beta will ship this summer.

OnLive's train wreck: Office on the iPad

The OnLive Desktop service shows just how wrong desktop virtualization can be

13 Windows 8 features worth knowing about

From a Windows app store to support for new wireless protocols, Windows 8 introduces a host of new features. Some will benefit consumers, some businesses -- and some, perhaps, nobody.

Connect Your Tuner-Equipped PC to Your HDTV

On Monday I told you how to turn your PC into a DVR by connecting an inexpensive, antenna-powered TV tuner. I also said I'd be back on Wednesday to explain how to connect that PC to your TV. Then I plumb forgot.

First look: Windows 8 breaks new ground

Tests of the pre-beta code indicates that Windows 8 represents an aggressive effort by Microsoft to deliver a single OS that runs just about everywhere.

Microsoft Finally Making Good Products -- Too Late

Now that the company is finally making good server and desktop operating systems, we're moving to the cloud, smartphones and tablets.

What to Watch from Five Tech Giants in 2012

With 2011 behind us, what do the top tech companies have up their sleeves? Though a few have already made big announcements, most of what we think is coming is based on rumors. With that in mind, your business should watch for these potential developments from five of the top tech companies in 2012.

How to Stream Digital Media From Your Windows 7 PC

With the immense popularity of digital cameras, smartphones, and tablets for taking pictures and capturing video, and the wide availability of affordable digital music and movies, many people have amassed enormous collections of digital media. Much of that media typically finds its way onto a PC or mass-storage device of some sort--and, unfortunately, it can sometimes go unused for ages. Flipping through pictures or videos and relaxing with some good tunes is always appealing, but sitting in front of a PC isn't the ideal way to enjoy such content.

Fix Your Windows 7 Network

Setting up and maintaining your home PC network is easier than ever before with Windows 7--but that's not saying much. Many networking issues still aren't easily fixed from Windows 7's control panels. That's why we've compiled a list of common networking problems and their quick fixes.

Apple and jail made cool

Apple, Steve Jobs, Richard M. Stallman, nerds, and Microsoft ... a heady mixture that Gibbs decides to stir this week

Fixes for Outlook General Failure Error, Unwanted Windows Reboots

Back in July I promised to help track down a solution to the "General failure" error that appears in Microsoft Outlook when you click a link embedded in an e-mail. Judging from the number of pleas for help I continue to get from readers, this problem hasn't gone away. And it appears to affect users of all browsers, not just Firefox or Internet Explorer.