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Microsoft Archive

Archives for March 2014

Technology
Microsoft Joins Amazon and Google in Cloud Price WarMicrosoft Joins Amazon and Google in Cloud Price War
Technology

Prices on Windows Azure fall by as much as 65 percent.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Microsoft Names Scott Guthrie as Permanent Enterprise Chief, Spencer to Head XboxMicrosoft Names Scott Guthrie as Permanent Enterprise Chief, Spencer to Head Xbox
Technology

Guthrie becomes permanent head of the group he has led since February.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Longtime Windows and Office Executive Antoine Leblond Leaving MicrosoftLongtime Windows and Office Executive Antoine Leblond Leaving Microsoft
Technology

Leblond was one of several Windows unit executives left without a clear role in last September’s reorganization.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Microsoft’s Office Apps for iPad Off to a Good StartMicrosoft’s Office Apps for iPad Off to a Good Start
Technology

Not bad, Microsoft. Not bad at all.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Microsoft Says It Won’t Read Suspected Pirates’ Hotmail, Will Turn Them In to Cops InsteadMicrosoft Says It Won’t Read Suspected Pirates’ Hotmail, Will Turn Them In to Cops Instead
Technology

The change comes after revelations the software giant read a blogger’s email to identify employees suspected of leaking information.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Microsoft’s Qi Lu on Trying to Make Office a Habit Again (Q&A)Microsoft’s Qi Lu on Trying to Make Office a Habit Again (Q&A)
Technology

In an interview, the Microsoft executive says the company wants to take advantage of all platforms.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Androids and Macs, Solid-State Disks and Office for iPadAndroids and Macs, Solid-State Disks and Office for iPad
Technology

Answers to this week’s tech questions.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Microsoft Is Selling Office 365 Within iPad Apps, and Apple Is Getting Its 30 Percent CutMicrosoft Is Selling Office 365 Within iPad Apps, and Apple Is Getting Its 30 Percent Cut
Technology

Apple confirms that Microsoft didn’t get any special deal in offering subscriptions through in-app purchase.

By Ina Fried
Technology
The Innovation Act: Good Start, but We Can Do MoreThe Innovation Act: Good Start, but We Can Do More
Technology

It’s easy to hate on trolls, but many respected companies are also taking advantage of U.S. patent law.

By Jeff Canter
Technology
Satya Nadella on Why Office for iPad Took So LongSatya Nadella on Why Office for iPad Took So Long
Technology

It’s more than just porting the Windows version to the iPad, Nadella says.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Microsoft Office Finally Comes to the iPad, With CaveatsMicrosoft Office Finally Comes to the iPad, With Caveats
Technology

After all the rumors, Office for iPad is finally here. Was it worth the wait?

By Bonnie Cha
Technology
Satya Nadella Makes Office for iPad His CEO DebutSatya Nadella Makes Office for iPad His CEO Debut
Technology

Microsoft is aiming to show that it understands it is in a world of mobile devices that aren’t running Windows.

By Ina Fried
Technology
The Guy Who Just Got Yelp on Yahoo Leaves YahooThe Guy Who Just Got Yelp on Yahoo Leaves Yahoo
Technology

He’s the kind of under-the-radar exec who is critical to the turnaround at the Silicon Valley Internet giant.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Levie’s Strategy for Box: Attack All IndustriesLevie’s Strategy for Box: Attack All Industries
Technology

Yes, the losses are huge, but there’s a lot more to Box than what you see today, its CEO says.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Spring Cleaning, Tech StyleSpring Cleaning, Tech Style
Technology

De-gunk your tech with this guide to deleting old apps and their permissions, erasing browser history, and cleaning out programs you no longer use.

By Katherine Boehret