OnLive continued to push the envelope on Monday, expanding its cloud offerings from gaming to a free, virtual Microsoft Windows 7 desktop plus Office apps, that it will make available to tablet users for free.

Microsoft recently launched a tech support website that users could use when encountering technical problems.

Windows Phone 7 is still a relatively small player in the application vending market, but a bit less so these days as Microsoft shows some impressive growth in offerings for the struggling platform.

After a year with few marquee releases, 2012 will likely bring the biggest debut of all for Microsoft: Windows 8. Keep an eye on Windows Phone market share and patent litigation as well.

While plenty of eyes are lusting after the expansive EXOdesk , MultiTouch are also looking to grab some of the action with their MultiTaction Cell MT550W7. The interactive 55-incher runs on Intel Core i7 processor, with an edge to edge display that the company's trumpeting as a first for multitouch displays. The screen is eight inches deep and can apparently accommodate unlimited touch inputs ...

Worried there just won't be enough apps to sate your Windows 8 cravings? Fear not, Angry Birds-obsessives. BlueStacks has a working demo that launches Android apps on Microsoft's gestating operating system.

When it comes to running Windows on a Mac, there are two main players: Parallels Desktop 7 and VMware Fusion 4. Which is right for you? Rob Griffiths runs through the comparison.

OnLives new Desktop application turns Apples iPad into a PC - streaming a Windows desktop onto iPads screen [...]

HealthVault allows patients to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, as well as keep track of medication schedules and fitness goals. They can also retrieve their health histories and lab test results from doctors' versions of their electronic health records (EHRs).

Despite the Mac's recent gains in market share, Windows is still the dominant operating system, especially in businesses. That means there may be times when you need to run the Microsoft OS: perhaps thereâs an application your company uses thatâs only available for Windows, or youâre a Web developer and you need to test your sites in a true native Windows web browser. Or maybe you want to play ...