O' Mother, where art thou?

Whenever somebody in this industry tells me that they’ve got something that will revolutionise the way I live, I always ask them, can my mother use it?

Surface RT can help small businesses reduce IT costs

The Surface RT is better-equipped for business than rival tablets, and at $350 ( $470 once you add a Touch or Type keyboard cover, which it requires to be truly functional) it straddles the line between tablet and PC, and could help business customers rein in IT costs.

On the fringe

With margins for traditional commodity gear at all-time low, partners are looking to the peripherals market to make up on lost revenue.

BYOD: Who's in control?

As more employees demand to use their personal devices for work, IT managers are struggling to both accommodate them and safeguard confidential company data.

Microsoft updates mobile OneNote app

Microsoft has updated the mobile version of its OneNote note-taking application for iPads, iPhones and Android devices, creating a consistent look for notes across all computers, smartphones and tablets in which they’re viewed.

Report: Microsoft and Nokia talked acquisition

Microsoft and cellphone maker Nokia were in advanced talks about an acquisition of the Finnish company’s device business, but the discussions have broken down, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

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