Latest articles by Al Sacco
Microsoft was officially incorporated on June 25, 1981
Microsoft officially incorporated as a legal business entity almost exactly 36 years ago today, on June 25, 1981. What does that mean? Keep reading.
Are you a fan of the Alcantara on Microsoft Surfaces and Type Covers?
Microsoft purposefully chose to use Italian-made Alcantara fabric on its Signature Type Cover for the Surface Pro and now on the new Surface Laptop, and it's become a well-known feature of the Surface brand.
Are you going to buy the Xbox One X? (poll)
This week, Microsoft took the wraps off its much-anticipated next generation Xbox console, the Xbox One X, formerly known as "Project Scorpio." And it's amazing in countless ways. But the new Xbox also costs a cool $500.
Want to know what's next for Apple? Follow along with iMore's WWDC 2017 live blog!
Windows Central's sister site iMore is on the scene in San Jose, Calif., this week for Apple’s 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).
Would you 'upgrade' your PC to Windows 10 S?
There's quite a bit of confusion out there regarding what exactly Windows 10 S is, and the lack of clarity extends to availability and whether or not current Windows users will be able to upgrade to the OS — and if so, how much it will cost.
Windows Central apps for Windows 10, Android and iOS deliver all the goods on the go
One of the best ways to keep up with everything that’s happening on Windows Central, whether it’s blogs, forums, videos or podcasts, is by using one of our apps for smartphones, tablets and PCs.
Want to win a Surface Laptop? Here's how to increase your chances.
Last week, we announced a new contest that puts Windows Central readers in the running to win a slick new Surface Laptop. But there's more: You can easily increase your odds of winning. Here's how.
Microsoft expands Outlook 'Actionable Messages' availability
Microsoft's cool "Actionable Messages" feature in its Outlook mail clients lets users respond or react to to-do items or tasks in email messages without leaving Outlook. Today, the company made the feature available to additional Office users.
Should Windows 10 S ship with ALL Windows laptops?
Microsoft unveiled a new "flavor" of its popular Windows OS, called Windows 10 S, that's locked to the Windows Store. Should the new OS ship with all new Windows laptops?
Share your personal path on the Windows phone platform!
At Windows Central, we’ve used and reviewed a ton of different Windows-powered mobile devices. Today, we want to hear all about your Windows phone history.
Attn: Windows Insider program members! This new forum is designed just for you.
We recently launched a new forum dedicated to anything and everything about the Windows Insider program. If you’re an Insider, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not checking it out.
What does the 'death of Windows phone' mean for Windows Central?
To say Windows Mobile isn’t exactly thriving these days would be a massive understatement.
Calling all Alcatel Idol 4S users: Share your tips and tricks!
Alcatel’s Idol 4S Windows phone is one of the best smartphones for folks who’re sticking with Windows 10 Mobile. We want your tips and tricks!
Do you yearn for the simpler days of the 'dumb phone?'
Most of us love our smartphones and have trouble being away from them for more than a few minutes at a time. But for many people, life was much simpler without the digital tethers that are modern mobile phones.
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft on this day, April 4, in 1975
Today, April 4, is Microsoft’s birthday. Childhood buddies Bill Gates and Paul Allen officially founded the company we all love (most of the time) on this day in 1975.
How to set Outlook reminders for important email messages
Microsoft Outlook 2016 for Windows has a feature that lets you easily flag important email messages and add reminders to make sure you remember to reply or respond accordingly. Here's how to apply custom reminders to Outlook messages.
What are your biggest complaints about Windows 10?
Microsoft and Windows 10 certainly aren’t perfect. But who (or what) is? We want to hear from you with gripes about your OS of choice.
Microsoft OME Viewer app for iOS lets you read encrypted messages
How do you open and view messages that are protected with Microsoft’s Office 365 Message Encryption (OME), on your iPhone or iPad? Microsoft’s got an app for that.
How to use Outlook Categories to manage mountains of mail
If your Outlook inbox looks like a stack of digital dynamite recently exploded inside of it, you can use Outlook Categories to organize and sort important messages. Here's how to use and master Outlook Categories.
How to recall a sent email message in Outlook
Microsoft lets you recall, or 'unsend,' email messages sent using Outlook 2016 for Windows — if you meet a very specific set of requirements.
How (and when) to use Microsoft Word footnotes and endnotes
How do I insert a footnote or endnote into a Word document? And how do I know when to use a footnote or endnote?
Switching from Mac to a Windows PC: 10 tips to ease your tech transition
Thanks to an impressive array of quality PC hardware options, and some less-than-inspiring product launches and updates from Apple, now is a great time to make the switch from Mac to Windows.
Microsoft Word's new Editor pane helps bad writers write good
Microsoft plans to replace the current Spelling & Grammar pane in Word 2016 with a new Editor pane that will offer more grammar and writing suggestions, in addition to spelling tips, and help users write well … or at least better.
How to change 'smart' quotes to 'straight' quotes in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
The default setting for quotes in Microsoft Office apps can wreak havoc on certain file types and websites. Here's how to quickly and easily kill those 'smart' quotes and turn them 'straight.'
