Microsoft has officially released Internet Explorer 8 (IE8), the latest version of its web browser, adding improved compliance with web standards, greater security features and improved performance.

No matter what you think about IE, you’ve got to feel sorry for the developers preparing the new IE8.

It's the first major browser update to IE in almost 2 years - so what has Microsoft been doing?

The new version of Internet Explorer will be pushed out from next week.

Would you pay more for headphones than your Mp3 player? You might, if you had a pair of these to hear your favourite tunes through.

Microsoft's IE8 might get a 'private browsing' mode that will enable users to surf the net and not leave sticky... ahem... fingerprints.

Will the new beta really revolutionise the way you browse the Web?

It's time to put your IT manager hat on and try to think about what all this Cloud computing, Azure and so forth is going to actually do for you.

Microsoft may have finally answered your browsing prayers. The release of IE 8 RC1 looks to have ironed out a significant portion of the browser's previous bugs.

Consumers get to try new browser.

Developers get their hands on latest web offerings.

Developers get their hands on latest web offerings.

Windows 7 RC arrives along with beta of XP application compatibility tool.

After taking a sizeable pop at Windows 7, Apple's Phil Schiller has announced the main features of Snow Leopard

A "post-beta" build of Windows 7 that is reportedly faster and better performing has been found on several BitTorrent sites after the official public beta download period ended a few days ago.

The 'Don’t Leave A Trace' feature, as it’s being dubbed, ensuring there are no traces of browsing activity on your PC.

Microsoft has launched the latest Release Candidate (RC) of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) to the general public as expected this week..

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.