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Facebook delays naming oversight board members until 2020
US regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact
Banks position for payments war as PAX enters Australia with Android card-killer terminal
NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience
Researchers criticise AI software that predicts emotions
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Microsoft makes Win 7 extended security free for some buyers
Only for some enterprise licences, but the offer is on the table.
Jun 6 2019 7:15AM
Microsoft adds three years support for Windows 7
But support costs will keep going up.
Sep 7 2018 11:09AM
Vale Vista, the operating system not even your mother loved
The thorn in Microsoft's side will soon be laid to rest.
Mar 20 2017 4:47PM
Microsoft rejigs Patch Wednesday with new update structure
To kick in this week.
Oct 10 2016 9:30AM
Microsoft backs down, extends Skylake PC support
Updated policy driven by enterprise customer needs.
Aug 12 2016 2:22PM
MYOB to switch off Windows 7 support
Gives users until December.
May 16 2016 9:15AM
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Microsoft starts pushing Windows 10 upgrades to users
Saying no isn't easy.
Mar 14 2016 10:00AM
Microsoft sunsets Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 for OEM PC sales
Windows 10 systems only from middle of next year.
Nov 4 2015 11:02AM
Fixing Qld Health’s IT systems: start with the plumbing
Step one in massive program of work.
Sep 24 2015 7:00AM
Apple phases out dual-boot support for Windows 7
Newer Macs will dual-boot Windows 8 or later only.
Mar 23 2015 12:00PM
Microsoft debuts holographic computing with Windows 10
Offers one set of code for all devices on new OS.
Jan 22 2015 6:25AM
Microsoft begins winding down support for Windows 7
Mainstream support ends today.
Jan 14 2015 6:47AM
Microsoft pulls buggy Win 7 update over critical errors
Root cert patch causes issues with graphics drivers, Windows Defender.
Dec 15 2014 8:22AM
Defence puts next-generation desktop rollout to market
End-user computing deal to be signed mid-2015.
Dec 4 2014 6:45AM
Microsoft gives deadline for end of IE8 support
Wants users to migrate to IE11.
Aug 11 2014 12:07PM
Microsoft preps users for end of Windows 7 support
Tries to wean customers.
Jul 9 2014 9:22AM
Dutch govt also pays millions for XP support extension
Migration to Windows 7 and 8 requested.
Apr 7 2014 6:38AM
Treasury takes desktop apps on the road
Moves to "mobile-first" approach.
Mar 18 2014 12:24PM
Windows 8 lags Win7 in first-year sales
Licenses purchased, but not actually in use.
Feb 14 2014 10:32AM
Microsoft reverses stance on Windows XP security
Gives 15 month stay of execution.
Jan 17 2014 6:38AM
