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Microsoft Archive

Archives for May 2017

Technology
Watch Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and current LA Clippers owner, at CodeWatch Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and current LA Clippers owner, at Code
Technology

Ballmer was interviewed live at Code Conference by Kara Swisher and Kurt Wagner.

By Meghann Farnsworth
Technology
Steve Ballmer says Microsoft was too slow to develop hardwareSteve Ballmer says Microsoft was too slow to develop hardware
Technology

The former Microsoft CEO has some regrets.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Bill Gates tweeted some great advice for new gradsBill Gates tweeted some great advice for new grads
Technology

You should probably follow the advice of the richest man in the world.

By Meghann Farnsworth
Technology
Can Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop compete with premium laptops?Can Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop compete with premium laptops?
Technology

Microsoft seems to be aiming at two different audiences with the high-end laptop and its Apple-y operating system, The Verge’s Dan Seifert says on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Microsoft’s $999 Surface Laptop looks surprisingly goodMicrosoft’s $999 Surface Laptop looks surprisingly good
Technology

Watch out, Chromebooks.

By Dan Frommer