I’m Family Guy, and I’m a PC

Microsoft has tapped up comedy star Seth MacFarlane - the man behind Family Guy - for a sponsored programme showcasing Windows 7

Microsoft has a bad year at the office

The world's biggest software company is feeling the effect of the global recession, with revenues down for the first time. What might this mean for its future?

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Cathode ray YouTube

Online content is about to enter your home in its most accessible format yet, as the big TV makers switch on to supplying an internet widget as standard

Microsoft to move into retail

Microsoft has surprised technology industry rivals and high street retailers by announcing plans to open its own line of branded shop