Microsoft loses ground in battle of the browsers

The gap at the top of the web browser leaderboard is closing and, in March 2009, European rankings showed that Internet Explorer 7.0 came second to Firefox for the first time ever.

Click to learn more about current preferred browsers in Europe and how a new EU ruling could further affect Microsoft’s dominance. Read more
 

PowerPoint bug presents new risk

An outstanding security vulnerability in PowerPoint is posing a threat to users as hackers exploit the flaw to establish remote access to PCs.

In a security advisory, Microsoft has warned that although only a few cases have so far been reported, users should exercise caution when opening PowerPoint presentations. Read more
 

What is Open Source software?

If you have heard the phrase "Open Source Software" and wondered exactly what it means then continue reading.

In this question and answers feature, we address some of the most common questions surrounding OSS and explain why low-cost is not always the best choice. Read more
 

XP backgrade confirmed for Windows 7

Microsoft has confirmed that XP aficionados will be able to enjoy backgrade rights from Windows 7 PCs and notebooks when they go on sale later this year.

So having survived the launch of Vista, is XP now set to endure the release of Microsoft's next operating system too? Read more