Tags: mac, microsoft, silicon

Apple, Microsoft agree five-year pact

Microsoft has promised it will keep producing software for the Mac for a minimum of five years.

SP2 clashes with more than 40 programs

The update for Windows XP makes a long list of programs appear to stop working, including some of Microsoft's own products.

Vista to give HD Photo format more exposure

The Vista launch will put Microsoft's own image standard in consumers' hands — and it could cast a shadow over JPEG.

Hotmail's New Address

An overhaul of the long-neglected Web e-mail is the cornerstone of Microsoft's plan to win fans to its Windows Live services.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?