Microsoft’s TechNet subscription service wasn’t a free lunch, but it was about the closest thing to it for IT pros and Microsoft enthusiasts, and soon it’ll be gone. Microsoft announced Monday that it ...

Microsoft plans to end its TechNet subscription program, with Aug. 1, 2013, being the last day for new subscriptions. The TechNet service provides access to discounted Microsoft software for testing ...

For many years, Microsoft has operated a website called TechNet, where IT professionals can download technical materials on Microsoft's products and get help troubleshooting problems. On Wednesday, ...

Tech support scammers have created over 3,000 pages on the Microsoft TechNet portal to promote various shady services. The reason for invading Microsoft's portal was to gain a reputational boost from ...

Software enthusiasts and IT professionals alike have been googly-eyed over Microsoft's TechNet subscription service for years, but after 15 years of providing early access to new software for ...

Microsoft has taken steps to stop a China-based hacking group from using its TechNet website as part of its attack infrastructure, according to security vendor FireEye. The group, which FireEye calls ...

Many IT managers and early adopters cherish their TechNet subscriptions -- for a modest annual fee, they get advance access to a treasure trove of Microsoft apps. Unfortunately, that ...

Microsoft’s TechNet subscription service has provided IT pros and PC enthusiasts with one of the best software deals on the web for more than 15 years. But soon, Microsoft will shut down the service, ...

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