The company promises that Windows 7 will be the best version of its operating system yet, critical acclaim has often eluded Redmond. We've decided to count down the ten best products ever to come out of Redmond, from DOS 5 to Flight Simulator and NT 4.0

Last week, in honour of the Windows 7 launch, we covered Microsoft's biggest successes in the computing field. This week, in the interest of balance, we're looking to the company's dark side..

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Every industry has its share of villains, and the computing world is no different.

From Betamax to Amiga, here's a list of those IT innovations that fell under the bulldozer. Some were cruelly robbed of their advantage, others threw it away with bad management

Things that make you go aaaargh, including Vista, Bluetooth and other things that may or may not make you mad

Can you imagine a time when computers didn't have GPUs? Here are graphics technologies that helped take computing out of the lab and into the hands of consumers and professionals

Unless you've been living in a cave for the last week, you've witnessed the wholesale hysteria being launched over the recent Swine Flu outbreak..

The days of Apple users not getting targeted by malware are coming to an end, according to experts..

From the Commodore 64 to Microsoft vs Apple, we take a look at the top 10 fights in technology history.

Over a quarter of users not signed up to Apple-agreed tariffs.

Wearer can take hold of 3D images.

Intel has been outlining its research into the future of the internet and is predicting an increasing merging of the online and real worlds.

From the moon landing, to the rise of Apple and Google, we rate the most inspiring technology moments in history.

'Secret Crush' proves anything but.

As part of Microsoft’s ongoing campaign against Apple on the basis of cost Redmond has sponsored a white paper looking at how much more a Mac will cost.

Take up of free applications has not troubled market leader.

Won't tell your friends what you buy.

Lie about your age, advises security firm.

Better graphics and improved tabbing.