With the impending launch of the next Xbox console at a May 21st event, I take a look at some of the features and capabilities I'd like to see when Microsoft releases its next generation hardware More...

Having taken the plunge with Windows Phone, Max Slater-Robins looks at the pros and cons from the perspective of someone who uses Apple products on a daily bases. Here is what he found. More...

Microsoft is telling us that it has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses, but the company still hasn't revealed how many Windows 8 PCs are actually activated and used in the outside world. More...

With PC sales falling, and Windows Phone still struggling, Microsoft's consumer strategy is stalling even as overall revenues grow. Consumers, it seems, just don't like Microsoft. But why? More...

The Atlanta area was recently graced by the Apple Pop-Up Museum, and Neowin was lucky enough to be able to check it out and share some of the wonderful stuff on display you. More...

The IDC is blaming Windows 8 for the market decline of PC sales but in an evolving industry, is Microsoft really at fault or was it OEMs who missed the mark for building desirable products? More...

While we understand that any job or role bring can have negatives, for part two of our guide, we want to talk about the negative aspects and expectations in IT and what you can do to combat them. More...

Note to Microsoft: The Internet infrastructure in the U.S. is just not ready for a product like a game console that would require an "always on" Internet connection in order to play games or run apps. More...

Since the announcement of the ending of MSN in favor of Skype, issues surrounding the merger have been hitting the web and even after a few months of complaints, there are still problems with Skype. More...

From Windows Vista through to Windows 8, Microsoft's OEM partners have been launching lacklustre designs and marketing them as sheets of specs. But that hasn't stopped Microsoft from trying. More...

Microsoft recently launched a new promotion to give developers $100 for building a Windows app but the promotion is sending all the wrong messages and will not result in positive gains. More...

To get better Modern UI Windows apps, Microsoft needs to work with major developers. If that means providing hands-on training to companies, then why not provide that hands-on training? More...

With IT emerging as a feasible career choice for anyone with some common computer knowledge we look the options available to you. In this first part, it's all about choosing the right path. More...

The next flagship Nokia Lumia device is on the horizon, and some bits have been rumored here and there, but here's what I'd like to see when the time comes for the device to be seen and purchased More...

Intel has been working hard to scale down its chips to make them more mobile friendly, but what does this mean for Windows RT and ARM based devices? More...

In the wake of the data breach, Evernote gave out great advice to everyone. Unfortunately they didn't follow their own recommendation, perpetuating bad security practice. More...

Microsoft can learn some things from Sony's PlayStation 4 press event on Wednesday night, including what to and what not to reveal when it makes its own "next Xbox announcement. More...

Microsoft's new OS has been met with a wide range or reviews and opinions but one thing to keep in mind before you upgrade, to get the most out of the platform, you will need new hardware. More...

I've been using Windows Phone 8 daily as my smartphone platform of choice for the past three months, and while many aspects are definitely to my liking, unfortunately I won't be sticking with it More...

Apple has been riding a tidal wave of success that started with the iPod in the early 2000s. But with increased competition from Google & Microsoft in the mobile space, where does Apple's future lie. More...

There are lots of folks that think Microsoft is being left behind by the competition but we say Microsoft has nothing to fear. They have an excellent portfolio and they need to concentrate on it. More...

Valve's founder Gabe Newell thinks Apple will be a big competitor for its Steam Box plans but the truth is that it will still be Microsoft that will be Valve's largest threat. More...

Microsoft's Zune brand may be dead, but it's still often the brunt of many pop-culture jokes. But why? The Zune music players were well received, yet for some reason the public hates the Zune name. More...

Over 100 days have passed since the launch of Windows 8 and it seems clear that lots of its users want a return of the Start menu as well as a dedicated Facebook app. More...

Intel's decision to phase out its desktop motherboard production may mean that the big desktop PC case will become a rarer sight but it will never die with gamers and hardcore hardware enthusiasts. More...

Google, a nearly impenetrable force in the search market, is now starting to make waves in the OS market too. But should Microsoft be concerned about Google's lightweight, Internet-dependent OS? More...

Windows RT is undoubtedly Microsoft's biggest mess, as the platform they've created is failing to differentiate itself fully from Windows 8 with similarly priced devices. Something needs to be done. More...

When Windows 8 arrived it divided opinion amongst everyone that used it. That is still the same three months after general release, but I want to stick up for the OS and touch upon why I love it. More...

Windows Phone 8 has come a long way in terms of functionality, stability and development and to test the platform in all circumstances, I used the device in an enterprise environment for two weeks. More...

The market favorite Windows Phone 8 flagship, the Nokia Lumia 920, is certainly quite good, but it's not completely perfect. Here's how it could be improved if improvements could be made More...

The Windows Phone 8X by HTC has been out for a few months now, and while my experience using the device has been mostly positive, there are some improvements that could have been made More...

Just how reliable are the Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC Windows Phone 8X when you're out in the Australian wilderness? I recently went camping to find out whether they're worth bringing along More...

CNBC thinks that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was the second worst CEO in 2012. However, we think that not only is CNBC way off base but also offer a bunch of alternatives for that slot. More...

A recent article claims that the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT is one of the most overpriced gadgets of all time. We breakdown the argument and highlight its inconsistencies. More...

Microsoft needs to change its policy and let its tens of millions of Xbox 360 owners watch videos on Netflix without having to pay for Xbox Live Gold, like the PS3 and other devices currently allow. More...

When Microsoft announced its Surface tablets, it revealed Windows RT and Windows 8 versions. Some people have insisted they'll wait for the Windows 8-powered Surface Pro, but will most people? More...

As anti-piracy measures are becoming more and more extreme, I say it's time to take a step back and have a serious discussion on the subject, considering both the good and bad aspects. More...

I, like many Neowinians, work in IT, resolving issues reported to a helpdesk. In a “Now for something completely different” style, we bring you the inaugural tales from the service desk. More...

The recent admission by Steve Ballmer that Microsoft should have come out with its own tablet much sooner than it did with the Surface could be a sign that things are really changing at the company. More...

In our humble opinion, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg should personally code the Facebook app for Windows 8 to show that the company is serious about supporting other platforms. More...

Microsoft's Surface RT has already received its fair share of criticism and negative reviews. But what's it really like to use for a week? For productivity, and for entertainment? Read on to find out. More...

In less than a month, behind closed doors, the UN is going to hold discussions that could have huge ramifications for internet users everywhere. Let's get them to come clean and bring it into the open More...

I've been using Windows 8 on my main, desktop computer for some time now, and despite the myriad of improvements there are some things about the OS that really suck, and need some serious fixing More...

While 2012 may be a huge year in terms of product launches for Microsoft, 2013 could be even bigger in terms of the company launching a bunch of new hardware devices and software products. More...