product testing

In the mid-1990s, as Microsoft prepared to launch Windows 95, the company faced a significant challenge: ensuring the new operating system was compatible with the vast array of existing software. To address this, a Microsoft development manager took an unconventional approach. He drove to a...

When browsing popular technology review sites, readers are often met with badges or phrases like "ZDNET Recommends." For many, this immediately conveys a sense of trust and authority. Yet, beneath the surface of these accolades lies a complex interplay between editorial integrity, transparent...

ZDNET’s “Recommends” label isn’t just a flashy tagline—it’s a promise wrapped in rigorous testing, thorough research, and steadfast editorial integrity. At its core, it signifies that the laptops (or any tech gear) coming with this recommendation have been put through a comprehensive vetting...

Included in the web I've linked to is a video showing the Microsoft Surface being frozen, cooked, used as a skateboard, showered with wine and general abused. See if it survived here: Surface survives heat and cold, but not wine, in torture test

While it may be a short term solution, there's a beta security program named ESET Endpoint Security (Beta) that runs well on Windows 8 CP. It's good through 04/30/2012. ESET has always delivered great security products, and is working hard to deliver more. For those who doesn't trust Windows...

Hi all I've a serious question here to any Laywers who might be reading these posts. We know this is an RC so it's not officially in production yet. What is the view / legal position you think Microsoft would take on Testing the RC in a "Productive" environment, or even in the "development"...