The software giant is set to drop the price of its latest operating system

Windows maker lists the programs that will be affected by the recent Service Pack 1

Analyst claims Microsoft is still intent on buying internet firm, though outcome is uncertain

Technology firms join forces to ensure PC remains a viable games platform, says report

Media sources claim the internet giant is to refuse Microsoft?s buy-out offer

The firm will launch one of its biggest update bundles ever next Tuesday

Firm says it may break with tradition and take loan to fund Yahoo bid

Research firm lays out the consequences of alliance, while Google attempts to scupper plans

The firm has offered to buy the search engine for a whopping $44.6 billion

Increase of 79 per cent boosted by strong computer sales, sales of the Xbox 360 console and its games