Passwords that even a cat could hack are set to be banned from Hotmail after users continue to use weak letter combinations to protect their accounts.

Things like 'password' and 'ilovecats' are out, with new users having to use properly complex...

The new year is thundering towards us like the queue outside the Harrod's sale, but let's spare a thought for 2010 and the most important stories, people and events we've witnessed.

Not in technology, of course, but in the juicy world of celebrities,...

We at Pocket-lint are fully behind the Movember movement, and so is Microsoft, who has gotten on board, throwing it's almighty weight behind the campaign with MSN sponsorship.

MSN Him, the lad's hub on the huge network, has partnered up with...

It's been a busy day for Microsoft regarding gaming.

First up the tech giant announced a relaunch of its online games store and now word reaches us that MSN has added a games-based channel to its ever expanding network.

Gaming is currently...

The Xbox 360 LIVE dashboard is getting a bit of a spruce up ahead of the Kinect launch on 10 November. 

First up, Microsoft has announced that MSN content will now find its way onto the console, via the Inside Xbox channel "providing users...

Microsoft, fresh from the news that it will be bringing its Zune music and video service to the UK, has announced plans to integrate MSN Music into the software.

What this means is Zune content will be accessible via MSN Music, with the Zune...

Late last year, Microsoft launched the MSN Video Player in the UK. It came with content from the BBC, Endemol, RDF and a number of other big names, but was focused mainly on TV shows. 

That seems to be changing, with the announcement that Paramount...

A new toy that aims to make chat sessions on your PC or Mac considerably more exciting for kids is to make its way into shops in time for the Easter holidays.

Called Chatman, the emoticon-looking critter plugs in to your computer and chats...

Microsoft has relaunched its previously-shuttered MSN Music download store in the UK, which offers album and single-track downloads from all four major labels. Microsoft says the store is "large and competitively priced".

As well as purchasable...

MSN is to continue its partnership with Nokia for an "exciting new download service", an email to customers of its MSN Music Store has revealed.

From May 2009, Microsoft will be launching a "different music offer" from MSN, still powered...

"Hexic" and "Chess" are available to play on social networking sites Facebook and MySpace.

Microsoft's MSN Games has announced the launch of the two games for casual gamers to play online and share with friends.

"Hexic" is a...

Microsoft is offering a new website for people who like, love celebrities.

An MSN launch, in conjunction with BermanBraun Interactive, the companies have announced the beta launch of "Wonderwall" (grit those teeth, Beatles and Oasis fans)....

Microsoft has launched a new music download service on its MSN Mobile portal for UK consumers.

The site offers downloads of full tracks, "Realtones" and music videos from thousands of major artists as well as up and coming stars for consumers...

On 1 December, which is also World Aids Day, MSN will launch new music service (RED)WIRE. The service, that we've reported on previously as coming soon, is part of the larger, Bono-backed (RED) charity effort that treats people with AIDS in Africa.

Microsoft has announced it has signed up Sony BMG and MTV to its free MSN video service.

Adding to current offerings from National Geographic and ITN, the content will offer clips from shows such as "Pimp My Ride" as well as music videos...