Stories by Juan Carlos Perez

Microsoft beefs up Office Online

Microsoft is updating its Web-based Office Online suite, narrowing the features gap with the main Office 365 and Office 2013 suites installed on users' devices.

Written by Juan Carlos Perez15 April 14 05:52

Windows XP: Chronicle of a death foretold

When Microsoft ends support for Windows XP on Tuesday, a security sinkhole will likely open and gradually widen, threatening hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide in homes, companies, government agencies and schools.

Written by Juan Carlos Perez08 April 14 07:51

Microsoft to give Windows away for phones, small tablets

Hardware vendors making smartphones and tablets with screens smaller than 9 inches will get Windows for free, the latest aggressive move by Microsoft to help its flagship OS improve its position in these devices.

Written by Juan Carlos Perez03 April 14 07:16

Windows can't keep partying like it's 1999

Microsoft partners, developers and customers may get a clearer picture this week of how the company plans to keep Windows relevant now that its rock-solid position in the market has been shaken up by competitors, shifts in technology and the lukewarm reception of recent releases.

Written by Juan Carlos Perez02 April 14 08:52

Google trumpets extra encryption for Gmail, but stays mum on other apps

Google recently trumpeted that it now encrypts Gmail messages while shuffling them among its data centers, an extra security layer aimed at thwarting government and criminal snoops, but didn't say if it applies this protection to its other applications.

Written by Juan Carlos Perez02 April 14 06:14

Microsoft unveils Office for iPad

Microsoft has finally developed a version of Office for the iPad, a move many feel comes too late.

Written by Juan Carlos Perez27 March 14 17:26