Some apps on Windows have become the default choice for many of us. Many people stick to services like Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, Adobe Photoshop, and similar apps, which puts us at their mercy.

While Windows remains a dominant operating system, you don’t have to be locked into Microsoft's suite of applications. If you ...

Schleswig-Holstein has moved from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to Open-Xchange and Thunderbird for e-mail. Other EU entities have opted for open-source alternatives. This switch isn't just a ...

First off, let me just state for the record: if you don't subscribe to Mary Jo Foley's All about Microsoft blog, you should. It's consistently interesting and offers up gems of information. Mary Jo ...