Windows 10


Microsoft Product Power Ratings: Build and Ignite Edition

The first five months of 2015 have been marked by nonstop product news from Microsoft, culminating in a pair of back-to-back major conferences. In taking stock of all the announcements, RCP finds that some products have fared better than others.

Microsoft Checks Off Product Roadmap Milestones at Ignite

Microsoft's inaugural Ignite conference, which kicked off Monday at Chicago, was marked by a barrage of product announcements aimed at helping IT pros secure and manage the new Universal Windows Platform.

Build: Microsoft Turns Spotlight on 'Universal Windows' Platform

Microsoft spent much of Thursday's Build keynote stumping for its new Universal Windows Platform (UWP).

Latest Windows 10 Preview Release Features UI Improvements

Microsoft on Wednesday issued the latest build of the Windows 10 technical preview, delivering user interface improvements and several bug fixes.

Build: Microsoft Aims To Put Windows 10 on 1 Billion Devices

Microsoft on Wednesday announced its goal to put Windows 10 on 1 billion devices -- ranging from PCs, tablets, phones and Xbox gaming consoles to emerging form factors like its HoloLens -- by fiscal year 2018.

Build: Windows 10's Browser Will Officially Be Called 'Edge'

Microsoft's new browser for Windows 10, previously code-named "Project Spartan," will be officially called "Edge," Microsoft said on Wednesday during the opening keynote of its Build event in San Francisco.

Microsoft Refreshes Windows 10 Preview with Buggy Build

A new preview build of Windows 10 is now available to Microsoft's "fast ring" Windows Insider testers, but users might find it a little problematic.

Windows 10 Preview for Phones Gets Bug-Fix Update

Microsoft on Tuesday released a "minor update" to the latest public build of the Windows 10 technical preview for smartphones.

Microsoft OEM Exec Says Windows 10 Will Launch in July

An AMD executive has narrowed down the timeframe for Windows 10's release to the "end of July."

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones Released with 'Spartan'

The second public build of the Windows 10 technical preview for smartphones was released on Friday, bringing much broader device support and marking the phone debut of Microsoft's new "Spartan" browser.

Reports: Windows 10 'Redstone' Update Coming in Second Half of 2016

Microsoft is planning an update to Windows 10, code-named "Redstone," to be released in two stages over the second half of 2016, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Retiring Windows Server 2003: Lessons from Windows XP's End-of-Life

A year ago, Microsoft retired Windows XP after an extremely long period of warnings. What insights can channel partners take from that process as they look toward the Windows Server 2003 support deadline on July 14? 

Microsoft Exec Teases Possibility of Open Source Windows

The future of Windows could be open source, according to a Microsoft executive this week.

Surface 3 Unveiled, Will Hit Retail Shelves in May

Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off the Surface 3, the thinnest and lightest version of its tablet.

Spartan Browser Makes Debut on Windows 10 Technical Preview

The newest Windows 10 technical preview build features the public debut of Project Spartan, Microsoft's next-generation browser, and its new EdgeHTML rendering engine.