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Microsoft Memories - a look back, at the past of Redmond technology By Michael Archambault last updated 29 November 18
Windows 10 now installed on more than 14% of all PCs worldwide By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18
Experiment 19: How Windows NT was streamlined for Windows Phone 8 By Robert Brand last updated 21 November 18
Windows Essentials 2012 drops Live branding but makes up for it with new features By Robert Brand last updated 21 November 18
Microsoft to offer Windows 7 and 8.1 business support for limited number of Intel Skylake PCs By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18
'Threshold' update could be free for Windows 7 and 8.1 users By John Callaham last updated 20 November 18
