Microsoft reveals pricing and packaging for Windows 8.1

Microsoft has revealed Windows 8.1’s final packaging as well as the pricing for the new version of the company’s flagship operating system, which remains the same as Windows 8’s price, though some changes have been made to how users upgrade. Windows 8.1 will have a recommended retail pricing of $119.99 for the regular version and …

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM released on TechNet and MSDN

Following criticism from TechNet and MSDN subscribers, Microsoft has announced plans to release the Core and Pro RTM builds for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 to users of those services. Additionally, the release candidate build for Visual Studio 2013 will be provided to TechNet and MSDN subscribers. In late August, Microsoft announced that …

Microsoft boosts per file upload limit for SharePoint Online to 2GB

Last week, Microsoft announced SharePoint Online admins, while using Office 365, could increase the default cloud storage space for SkyDrive Pro to as much as 100 GB. This week, the company revealed even more improvements to SharePoint Online that will be rolled out over the coming weeks. In a post on the official Office blog, …

Microsoft adds delegate access configuration feature to Outlook Web App

While Microsoft already has its web-based Outlook.com email service, it also has a free Outlook Web Appdesigned for enterprise customers. Today, the company announced a new feature that will let users of Outlook Web App to give permission for others to check their inbox and manage their calendar while the main user is away. Microsoft …

Surface Pro 2: Haswell, more RAM and a 'refined' kickstand

Back in January, Microsoft released the Surface Pro; a tablet that was designed to be your do-all, go-anywhere device. By blending a powerful laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, the device appeared to be a home run for usability and portability. Couple the tablet with detachable keyboards and a stylus, and the Surface Pro …

Microsoft doubles Exchange Online mailbox storage from 25GB to 50GB

Microsoft is giving Office 365 business users yet another free upgrade, this time doubling the storage of all Exchange Online and Office 365 service plans from 25GB to 50GB. A blog post from Microsoft states this email increase began rolling out today. All Exchange Online and Office 365 business customers should get the storage boost …

Microsoft increases SkyDrive Pro storage to 25 GB for Office 365 business users

If you have a business subscription to Office 365, you can now store a lot more files and folders on SkyDrive Pro for free. Microsoft has just announced that Office 365 business users now have up to 25 GB of free space in the default version of SkyDrive Pro, up from the previous limit of …