Woman Sues Microsoft, Wins $10,000

Microsoft has been forcing Windows 10 upgrades for months now, an aggressive tactic that’s rubbed people the wrong way. The Seattle Times reports one woman’s computer was messed up by the update, prompting her to sue Microsoft. Not only did she win, she got $10,000. Per The Seattle Times: A few days after Microsoft released…

How Apple Got Slapped For Making Fun Of People Using Older Windows PCs

Short: At its iPhone SE launch event, Apple compared its new iPad with older Windows computers and called it a perfect PC-replacement. In this process, Apple’s marketing VP Phill Schiller went on to call the old Windows PCs “sad”. As a result, the company had to face widespread criticism in media and social networks. Yesterday,…

Microsoft: Edge Browser More Power-Efficient Than Chrome

As anyone with a battery-powered device knows, every second counts. Not surprisingly, Microsoft says its Edge browser is the most power-efficient browser around. Redmond took four Surface Books and streamed a high-definition video wirelessly on each device using Edge, Chrome, Opera, and Firefox. Average power consumption put Edge in the lead. Chrome, Opera (with battery-saver mode…

The original Halo Wars is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10

Ensemble Studios’ Xbox 360 game Halo Wars is getting an overhaul for Xbox One and Windows 10. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition will bring improved graphics, additional achievements and all of the game’s downloadable content to modern platforms, according to an announcement from Microsoft and 343 Industries. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition will be included as part…

Programmer Hacked A Nintendo 3DS To Install Windows 95

Short: A programmer has hacked a Nintendo 3DS to install Microsoft’s vintage OS Windows 95. The hack works fine on the newer version of the gaming console and is a premium ticket to a nostalgia ride. When you come across the fact that someone has installed Windows 95 on Nintendo 3DS, you are not supposed…

Microsoft trolls Apple with a WWDC afterparty

Microsoft has an ingenious plan to get the attention of everyone attending Apple’s big developer event on Monday: offer them free food and drinks. After WWDC’s first day wraps up, Microsoft will be throwing an afterparty basically next door to discuss “the future of apps.” This will probably not be the hippest party in San…