Web-based versions of Office apps to be available at no cost to Windows Live subscribers.

Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 onwards.

New OS enables efficiency savings, but Microsoft declines to simplify licensing.

New version boasts seamless running of Windows applications.

Parallels is targeting PC users switching to the Mac platform with a special edition of its Desktop for Mac that adds migration tools and tutorials to help Windows users get up to speed with the Mac OS X user interface.

Latest release integrates KDE, Gnome, OpenOffice and Firefox.

Nokia is dropping its own business mobility solutions to concentrate on providing mobile email services for consumers..

New release mobilises business processes and adds better support for iPhone users.

Paul Maritz talks up the 'software mainframe' at VMworld in Cannes.

Handset based on Google platform may ship in 2009.

The technical demos of browser-based Office apps are available to select testers only.

Revamped branding called Vision will make it easier to see which laptop to buy, according to AMD.

Windows XP will pass another milestone on the road to retirement next week when Microsoft withdraws mainstream support for the operating system..

US-based software firm PocketMac has announced a tool designed to help BlackBerry users recover their smartphone if it is stolen..

Virtualisation tool will help small firms migrate to next-gen Microsoft OS.

The OpenOffice.org community has released an updated version of its office suite, adding changes such as improved graphics and better file-locking support for multi-user environments..

Parallels is preparing a new virtualisation tool that will let users continue to run Windows XP applications on Windows 7 systems. The move will make the software a direct competitor for Microsoft's recently announced Windows XP Mode.

LogMeIn Ignition lets users remotely access PCs or Macs.

Microsoft has made available the beta version of its forthcoming Security Essentials tool, designed to protect consumers against malware and other threats..

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