Windows Genuine Advantage no longer required for browser.

Microsoft said that it will be closing off a component in Windows notorious for allowing covert malware attacks.

Company gives up on HD-DVD.

Prototype 'Alverstone' memory chips unveiled.

Redmond campaigns to update software for early time-change in US and Canada.

Program pushes internet-scale development to students.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

New notebook runs full day on single charge.

Flash drives may not take off until 2013.

Longhorn arrives in late February, along with a cringe-inducing "Heroes Happen Here" launch slogan..

Entertainment platform to be phased out.

Charitable programme will run through December.

Search firm to place text ads within embedded videos.

Cash refunds for all purchases.

Skateboarding dogs now available on-the-go.

Skateboarding dogs now available on-the-go.

Site accused of 'knowingly profiting from stolen material'.

Video site agrees to limit billing software.

'Competitive battleground' taking shape as data proliferates.

'Essjay' episode could change makeup of user-driven encyclopaedia.