News for 'Microsoft Windows'

How you can survive after MS pulls the plug on Windows XP

How you can survive after MS pulls the plug on Windows XP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

After support ends for Windows XP, Microsoft will stop patching vulnerabilities and updating the operating system (OS).

BEWARE Indian net users! 'Bladabindi' virus is on the prowl

BEWARE Indian net users! 'Bladabindi' virus is on the prowl

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Cyber security sleuths have alerted Indian internet users against hacking attempts of a clandestine multi-identity virus -Bladabindi -- which steals sensitive personal information of a user for nefarious purposes.

Hacking virus 'Bladabindi' prowling in Indian cyberspace

Hacking virus 'Bladabindi' prowling in Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The virus possesses a unique ability to acquire a safe network domain id in order to falsely add itself to the firewall exclusion list and bypass a user's firewall mechanism.

iPhone or porn: What will you choose?

iPhone or porn: What will you choose?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Believe it or not iPhone X launch reduced porn traffic!

Nokia says Microsoft deal to be delayed by a month

Nokia says Microsoft deal to be delayed by a month

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

The two companies have received most of the required regulatory approvals, including clearances from the European Commission and the US Department of Justice.

Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent attacks on Office PCs

Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent attacks on Office PCs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The vulnerability affects customers using Office 2003 and Office 2007 as well as those running Office 2010 on Windows XP and Server 2003.

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Microsoft has had great success with Office 365, with over 1,200 customer win-backs over the last year and a half against Google apps.

Microsoft Surface Pro: Is it value for money?

Microsoft Surface Pro: Is it value for money?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The new Surface Pro an impressive upgrade over its predecessors, says Aparna Banerjea.

MusicNet to offer files in Microsoft format

MusicNet to offer files in Microsoft format

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

In the latest deal in the rapidly-expanding online music business, MusicNet said on Thursday it will offer more than 350,000 songs to subscribers in Microsoft Corp's Windows Media format.

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch Hewlett-Packard Omni10 tablet with embedded content from Pearson and Microsoft Office in the higher education space.

Microsoft Lumia 535 will be a hit among selfie lovers

Microsoft Lumia 535 will be a hit among selfie lovers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The much-awaited Lumia 535 has hit the stores in India.

Game Review: Halo, Reach gets an upgrade

Game Review: Halo, Reach gets an upgrade

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The Remastered Halo: Reach is a significant improvement on the original, suggests Chirinjibi Thapa.

OUCH! Phantom poster 'inspired' from a video game?

OUCH! Phantom poster 'inspired' from a video game?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Take a look!

LUMIA 640 XL is a killer but slightly expensive

LUMIA 640 XL is a killer but slightly expensive

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The 5.7-inch 640 XL dual-SIM comes with a solid plastic body and looks sturdy.

Assassin's Creed: Not new, but extremely enjoyable

Assassin's Creed: Not new, but extremely enjoyable

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Though a visual treat, the 10th instalment doesn't stand out in terms of gameplay.

PES 2018: Good, but could be better

PES 2018: Good, but could be better

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

PES 2018 does add some value to the genre, says Kakoli Chakraborty.

Zynga, seeking salvation, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO

Zynga, seeking salvation, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

He replaces Mark Pincus, the founder of the company.

Govt CAUTIONS net users against malafide NIC digital signs

Govt CAUTIONS net users against malafide NIC digital signs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Cyber security sleuths have alerted Internet users in the country against phishing attacks from suspect digital signatures which got "unauthorisedly" issued through the state-owned National Informatics Centre.

WWE 2K18: A game filled with hours of pure fun

WWE 2K18: A game filled with hours of pure fun

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The game delivers in terms of visuals, the roster and the number of modes.

Efficiency turbocharged with Microsoft products

Efficiency turbocharged with Microsoft products

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Windows 7 Enterprise is the most advanced Windows operating system for business PCs, designed to meet the evolving needs of the users and IT professionals in your organization -- both in and out of the office.

Indian-origin techie 'helping out' Musk to revamp Twitter

Indian-origin techie 'helping out' Musk to revamp Twitter

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-origin technology executive, is "helping out" Twitter's new owner Elon Musk as he revamps the social media giant following its acquisition by the billionaire entrepreneur.

Rahul opens Amethi's windows to Gates

Rahul opens Amethi's windows to Gates

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, who presides over the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, arrived in Amethi on Tuesday along with Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi.

Buying a laptop for your child? Dos and don'ts

Buying a laptop for your child? Dos and don'ts

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what you must keep in mind.

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The threat was 'escalating' as cyber experts warned that another attack was imminent in coming days.

South Park: Not for those who are easily offended

South Park: Not for those who are easily offended

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Though it revolves around a couple of eight-year-olds, the game is certainly not for children.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

536 new malware families and a further 616 new variants affecting the Android platform were detected.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

More bad news for your PCs and phones from Intel!

More bad news for your PCs and phones from Intel!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Here's what you can do to keep your gadget safe.

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

As Microsoft ends support for its Windows XP next month, the software giant said a number of ATMs are yet to upgraded and such cash vending machine may face security risk.

Review: What makes Monster Hunter: World different

Review: What makes Monster Hunter: World different

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

It's one of the most-anticipated games of 2018.

Fighting crime, Lego style

Fighting crime, Lego style

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Lego City Undercover is packed with humour, references and your favourite Lego bricks says Kakoli Chakraborty.

Microsoft Taj event under SC scanner

Microsoft Taj event under SC scanner

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The US corporation organised this dance on January 30 this year at a function to roll out the retail version of Windows Vista, its new computer operating system.

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Microsoft's latest mid-range offering is a promising device but offers no window to anything new.

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Buoyed by the market response to its Tizen OS-based smartphone in India, tech giant Samsung plans to manufacture the 'Z1' at its Noida facility soon.

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Impress your Valentine with these smartphones

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

We sincerely hope this list suits your requirement and this Valentine's Day brings all the love and joy in your life.

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

While critics doubt if the new brand would be continued once Microsoft completes integrating Nokia, the X appears to be Nokia's ploy to ease Android-junkies into a Windows Phone environment.

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Unprecedented cyber attacks wreak global havoc, India hit too

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Security researchers with Kaspersky Lab have recorded more than 45,000 attacks in 99 countries, including the UK, Russia, Ukraine, India, China, Italy, and Egypt.