With Microsoft not charging any more to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10, the company is still able to make money with the OS although it's not the conventional route in some cases.

Microsoft quietly published a Windows 10 Roadmap site for its business customers this week. But in doing so, the software giant also revealed some amazing new features that are coming in this summer's Anniversary Update too.

A few tidbits from around the web: Microsoft's March 2016 evaluation VMs, Microsoft's (sort of) Linux distribution, layoffs at Sonos and a look to the future, Samsung vague but positive on Galaxy S7 pre-orders, and yes, the Nexus 6P is getting updated this month too.

In the latest episode of Windows Weekly--and my last from France--Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley and I discuss how Windows 10 is doing after two weeks.

A recent interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella doesn't contradict previous reports about the future of Windows phone and Microsoft's platform strategy.

While I've had moments of doubt with Windows 10, I've also seen moments of greatness. Will Windows 10 really be ready for July 29? Yes. I think it will.

Microsoft recently released a version of the Windows 10 Insider Preview for the Raspberry Pi 2 mini-computer, a new Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Here’s a quick peek at this release, called Windows 10 IoT Core, and what it’s like to get it up and running. Note: After four straight weeks on the road, it’s…

Today, Microsoft announced the various Windows 10 product editions that it will sell to end users directly and with mainstream personal devices such as phones, tablets and PCs. But the software giant is inexplicably expanding the number of product editions for Windows 10, which could lead to some confusion. What Microsoft is not announcing is…

With Windows 10, Microsoft is pushing the notion of “One Windows,” where previously separate OS versions on different types of devices are now converging into a single platform. This visions is part hype and part reality. But I think a better explanation of what’s happening is that Microsoft is simply continuing to evolve the underlying…

I’ve noticed a growing disturbance in the Force lately: Irked by my preference for non-Windows tablets, some readers are concerned that I’m ignoring Windows 10 on tablets and, worse, am downplaying its inefficiencies on such devices. And, fair enough, while I have installed Windows 10 Technical Preview 2 on a variety of devices, the truth…

When Microsoft vaguely revealed last year that Windows 10 would run on Internet of Things (IoT) devices, my mind turned to Intel’s Galileo boards and Arduino. But with today’s announcement about the Raspberry Pi 2 supporting a free version of Windows 10, Microsoft has snagged a part of what is arguably the most successful IoT…

GLAS, the smart thermostat built by Johnson Control is now available for pre-order. It's powered by Cortana, Azure, and Windows 10 IoT Core.

Whew! Happy Friday, and welcome to another epic Ask Paul that’s chock-full of excellent reader questions. Certified refurbished is the way to go jmeiii75 asks: Hi Paul. Here's a quick one for you. I'm primarily a Windows user, but also owned a Mac in the past (and liked it). As someone who likes to see…

Happy New Year to everyone! And welcome to the final installment of "Ask Paul" for 2017. Overwatch jimchamplin asks: Do you play Overwatch on PC? If so how good are you? I do not. My son does, however, and it is one of his favorite games by far (the others being Rocket League and PUBG).…

The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced today that it has brought its PIXEL desktop environment to PC and Mac.

In 2016, Microsoft took decisive steps away from its traditional roots and embraced a more open future in the cloud.