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Dell Ramps Up Recycling Efforts

As PC growth increases, consumers and environmental groups demand manufacturers do more to properly dispose of resulting, rising e-waste.

Microsoft's MSN Search Restored

Microsoft Corp.'s MSN search engine stopped working for about four hours Thursday.

Netcraft: Web Still Growing Strong

There are now more than 80 million web sites on the Internet, double the number three years ago, according to the latest survey of the Web by Internet research firm Netcraft.

Microsoft to Triple Xbox 360 Titles in Japan

Xbox tries to make headway by growing to 80 game titles, as Sony Playstation 3 is delayed.

Microsoft To Ship Speech Server 2007 by Year-End

Microsoft will begin beta testing Speech Server 2007, the latest version of its interactive voice response platform for call centers, in May and plans final release before the end of the year.

5 Microsoft Bulletins Coming Tuesday

Microsoft plans to release at least five security bulletins next Tuesday in its monthly patching cycle. One of the bulletins will address a high-profile Internet Explorer vulnerability.

More Japanese Companies Spying on Employee PC Usage

Data leaks, file sharing among top reasons companies cite for increased monitoring of PC activities.

SQL Server 2005 To Gain Mirroring This Month

Microsoft gave customers a status check on a range of SQL Server-oriented plans on Thursday, including the intention to ship the long-awaited database mirroring technology for SQL Server 2005 this month.

Three Mice Aren’t Blind

Microsoft is introducing two new wireless desktop mice, one optical and one laser, and has updated its best selling optical mouse, too.

Verizon Offers Refunds to Customers for Spam Filter Snafus

Verizon Communications Inc. is proposing refunds to Internet customers who found legitimate e-mail from friends and businesses blocked by the company's spam filters, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit settlement.

Apple Launches Software To Run Windows XP

Shares in Apple Computer Inc. surged Wednesday after the computer maker unveiled software to help owners of its new Intel-based Macs run not only its own operating system but also Microsoft Corp.'s rival Windows XP system.

Apple Gets Windows XP Working on Intel-based Macs

Company beta tests new software that bypasses kludgy emulation software and allows installation of Windows XP directly onto Intel-based Macs.

Now Serving: Windows Storage Server 2003 Release 2

Microsoft announced this week the availability of Windows Storage Server 2003 Release 2, the second iteration of its dedicated file and print server, right on schedule.

Negroponte Hits Back at Gates, Other $100 Laptop Critics

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor who hopes to distribute $100 laptops to the world's children dismissed recent criticisms Tuesday and said his project could begin distributing the computers by early next year.

Computer Sciences Corp. Cuts Jobs, Considers Sale

Computer Sciences Corp. on Tuesday said it plans to cut about 5,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of its work force, over two years and is considering selling the company, a provider of information technology services.

N.Y. Sues Another Alleged Spyware Company

New York's attorney general sued another Internet pop-up advertising company Tuesday, accusing it of secretly installing malicious programs on personal computers and sending ads through "spyware" that is already installed.

Microsoft Makes Virtual Server Free, Releases Linux Plug-ins

Face-off with VMware intensifies.

Third-Party Patches Released for IE Flaw

When Microsoft Corp. researchers learned recently that a software flaw had been made public and could prompt Internet attacks, the company ordered a team to devote all its time to fixing the flaw and making the repair work with other products.

Microsoft Acquires BI Software Maker ProClarity

Microsoft said Monday it will acquire a small Boise, Idaho firm that specializes in business intelligence tools built on top of Microsoft’s business intelligence platform.

Outside Programmers Fix Microsoft Flaws

Third-party vendors come to customers' rescue, but what are the risks of using a fix that isn't Microsoft approved?

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