Microsoft has submitted a patch to the WebKit project to extend the open source rendering engine with a prototype implementation of the Pointer Events specification
Outlook 2013 deprecated features and components
The Outlook blog has a list of deprecated features and components in Outlook 2013
Windows RT branding will be too confusing, Dell exec predicted
Techradar posted a story that the Windows RT branding will be too confusing according to a Dell exec
Nokia reiterates: Windows Phone 7.8 update not arriving on Lumia devices until 2013
Engadget posted a story that the Windows Phone 7.8 update will not arriving on Lumia devices until 2013
Microsoft: 88 percent of 'Meet Your Match' participants prefer Windows Phone
WPCentral posted a story that 88 percent of 'Meet Your Match' participants prefer Windows Phone
Microsoft makes the case for businesses to use IE10
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft is trying to make the case that businesses should use just one web browser, and that those businesses should pick Internet Explorer 10 over competing browsers
Microsoft investigating 'mouse tracking' flaw in Internet Explorer
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft is investigating a 'mouse tracking' flaw in Internet Explorer
Microsoft ASP.NET and Web Tools 2012.2 RC
Microsoft has released an update to Visual Studio 2012 and Visual Studio Express 2012 for Web
Microsoft to expand retail locations for Surface RT sales
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft on Tuesday said the Surface RT tablet will be available at more retailers later this month
Microsoft adds more security features to Outlook.com
Neowin reports that Microsoft has announced that it will add support for DMARC and EV certificates to its Outlook.com online email service in order to improve its security features against phishing attacks
References to Office Mobile for iOS appear on Microsoft support site
Techradar posted a story that French news source Mac4Ever site pointed out that references to Office products on Apple's mobile devices have started to appear within Microsoft's support pages
In Depth: 10 best hidden features in Windows 8
Techradar takes a look at the 10 best hidden features in Windows 8
How to Pin Any File to the Start Screen in Windows 8
Howtogeek shows you how to pin any file to the Windows 8 start screen
8 of 10 customers choose Windows 7, says PC builder
Computerworld reports that customers of a Pacific Northwest PC system builder overwhelming pick Windows 7 over the newer Windows 8
Nokia Lumia 620 announced
Techradar posted a story that Nokia has announced the Lumia 620 Windows Phone 8 smartphone for $249
Microsoft Dynamics App Updates: What's Missing
InformationWeek posted an article what features are missing in Microsoft's latest Dynamics AX, GP and CRM upgrades
Update for Windows 8/Server 2012 (KB2771431)
Microsoft has released an update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to address the following 8 issues:
Microsoft Office 2013 now available to businesses, wide release still set for Q1 2013
Engadget posted a story that Microsoft Office 2013 is now available to businesses
10 must-have features for Windows 9
InfoWorld posted 10 must-have features for Windows 9
Windows Store Reaches 25,000 Apps Mark
The unofficial Windows 8 beta blog reports that the Windows Store has reched 25,000 applications
Windows 8 uptake: More like Vista than Windows 7
Computerworld posted a story that Net Applications said that Windows 8's usage uptake resembles 2007's Vista rather than the eventually successful Windows 7
Microsoft Announces Surface Pro Pricing and Availability: 17W IVB Starting at $899 in January 2013
Anandtech reports that Microsoft has announced the pricing of the Surface Pro tablet
Windows 8 brings zero 'pop' to consumer PC sales
Computerworld posted an article that Windows 8 has delivered no bump to flagging consumer PC sales in the U.S., a retail research analyst said.
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 7.8 update to arrive in 2013
V3 reports that Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Phone 7.8 will be released next year
3 Windows Updates
Microsoft has released three new updates for Windows
Update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 (KB2758246)
Microsoft has released a new update for both Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Microsoft rumored to take on Apple TV with Xbox-branded set-top box in 2013
Apple Insider posted a story that Microsoft may compete more directly with the Apple TV next year with a new low-cost set-top box that will access the company's Xbox entertainment services
Windows Phone 8 random reboot issues reported
Neowin posted a story that some of the first owners of Windows Phone 8 devices from Nokia and HTC are reporting that they are experiencing random reboots from their devices
Windows 8 Compatibility Plagues Antivirus Tools
Computerworld posted a story that Avira products are still not supported on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Windows Internet Explorer 10 Pre-release for Windows 7
Microsoft has released Windows Internet Explorer 10 Pre-release for Windows 7
Windows head Steven Sinofsky to leave Microsoft
Computerworld posted a story that Steven Sinofsky is leaving Microsoft
HP urges consumer customers not to downgrade new PCs to Windows 7
Computerworld posted a story that Hewlett-Packard (HP) has advised consumer customers not to downgrade new PCs equipped with Windows 8 to the earlier Windows 7
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Microsoft has released Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1
Surface's high profit margin reveals Microsoft's ape-Apple strategy
Computerworld reports that Microsoft makes more than $300 on each Surface RT tablet it sells, showing that the company has adopted the business model of its rival, Apple, analysts said.
Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 (KB2770041)
Microsoft has released a security update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8
How to Use a PS3 Controller in Windows 8 (and others) in Local Mode
Hardcoreware shows you how to use a PS3 Controller in Windows 8
Windows 8 Review – Part Two: The Things I Love
Techgage posted the second-half of their look at Windows 8
Microsoft posts Build 2012 session videos for eager Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 coders
Engadget reports that Microsoft has posted streaming video from Build 2012 for every session addressing Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and beyond
My six days with Windows 8
The Tech Report's Cyril Kowaliski took the plunge last week and installed Windows 8 on his main desktop PC
Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac updated for WP8, rebranded simply as 'Windows Phone'
Engadget reports thst the Windows Phone Connector for Mac has been updated for Windows Phone 8
Microsoft sued over use of live tiles in Windows
Computerworld reports that Microsoft has been slapped with a patent infringement lawsuit over its use of dynamic "live" tile icons in Windows
Microsoft sees Windows 8 downloads top four million
V3.co.uk posted a story that Windows 8 has been installed four million times so far
TechReport's Windows 8 system guide
The Tech Report published a Windows 8 system guide
Windows Phone 8 smartphone buying guide
Neowin complied a Windows Phone 8 smartphone buying guide that tells you all you need to know about these devices, including where to get them
Office 2013 box art leaks
Neowin reports that the Office 2013 box art has been leaked
Microsoft launches Windows Phone 8
Computerworld reports that Windows Phone 8, Microsoft's new operating system for cellphones, was launched today
Microsoft releases a Windows Phone 8 app for Windows 8
The Inquirer posted a story that Microsoft has released a Windows Phone 8 syncing app for Windows 8 and Windows RT
Windows Server 2012 Review
ActiveWin published a review on Windows Server 2012
Windows 8 Versus Windows 7: Game Performance, Benchmarked
Tom's Hardware tested 10 games under Windows 8
The Windows RT Review
Anandtech posted a review on Windows RT