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Windows 10 yields more secrets: Microsoft plan to split OS from shell takes shape
Windows 10 preview shows signs of Windows OS separating from the shell in line with Microsoft's modular plans.
Microsoft Edge Reddit AMA: Edge might come to Linux
No "technical blockers" to prevent Microsoft from shipping Edge for Linux.
Windows' latest patches crash Event Viewer: But Microsoft has temporary fix
Microsoft's June 2019 updates have created a bug in the Event Viewer tool in all supported versions of Windows.
Windows 10's built-in Linux kernel lands: New preview lets you try out WSL 2
Microsoft has released the first Windows 10 preview with its new Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.
CERN leaves Microsoft programs behind for open-source software
A price tag hike has CERN, one of the world's leading scientific research organizations, moving from Microsoft programs for more affordable open-source software.
Windows 10 Mobile's last gasps: Microsoft switches off support for second last version
Windows 10 Mobile 1703 has now reached end of service, so no more security or quality updates.
Use iPhone and Windows 10? Microsoft, Apple may have just made your life easier
Microsoft unveils a new Apple iCloud for Windows app that integrates with Windows 10 File Explorer.
Google warns: This unpatched bug could 'quickly take down a Windows fleet'
Microsoft tried to patch the bug but fails to meet Google's 90-day deadline because of an issue it found in testing.
Microsoft blocks BLE security keys with known pairing vulnerability
Windows security update will block pairing of certain weak BLE security keys at the OS level.
Microsoft's June 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes many of SandboxEscaper's zero-days
Microsoft patches four of five zero-days published by SandboxEscaper.
No more passwords? Windows 10 1903 is close to that goal, claims Microsoft
Microsoft says the latest version of Windows 10 reduces the role of passwords more than any previous version.
Microsoft outlines new features for its Wave 2 Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP refresh
Microsoft is readying 'hundreds' of new features for Dynamics 365 and its Power Platform, which it will deliver between October 2019 and March 2020 as part of its 'Wave 2' roll-out.
Windows Phone: Microsoft reveals secrets of flagship smartphone it killed off
Microsoft manager responsible for Live Tiles reveals ambitions for the McLaren Nokia Windows Phone device.
Programming languages: Python predicted to overtake C and Java in next 4 years
Python's ascent continues among software developers, bolstered by its usability compared with Java and C.
Windows 10 20H1: You'll get better predictive typing on physical keyboards
Windows 10 hardware keyboard gains inline predictive text suggestions with next year's update.
Windows 10 apps: Which are worth keeping? Which ones should you dump?
Every installation of Windows 10 includes a huge collection of built-in apps. Some are Universal apps that are updated from the Microsoft Store. Others are legacy apps that hang around because other programs expect them to be there. If you prefer a tidy system, many (but not all) of these apps can be uninstalled, especially if you prefer a third-party alternative. This gallery offers a comprehensive look at how to unclutter your copy of Windows 10.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update: The new features that matter most
Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the May 2019 Update, begins rolling out soon. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
Parallels Toolbox: The ultimate software utility for Windows 10 and macOS
If you're looking for a suite of utilities that will both boost your productivity and improve the performance of your PC or Mac, then Parallels Toolbox is or you. And there are a variety of options to allow you to pay for the features you need.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The new features that matter most
Windows 10 version 1809, officially the October 2018 Update,started rolling out October 2. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in this surprisingly feature-packed release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
A short history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes
Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.
Windows tablets through the ages: The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures
Windows tablets existed long before the iPad was even dreamt of. Take a tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - devices of the last decade.
Top productivity apps for Android and iOS
Regardless of the manufacturer name on the back of your Android device, you can install any one of the following apps and use your phone or tablet as your primary means to surf the web, manage email, and keep tabs on your agenda. Bonus: iOS versions available too!
Here's what's new in Windows 10 April 2018 Update
The latest Windows 10 feature update includes the first public release of the Timeline feature as well as dozens of smaller enhancements to the Windows 10 user experience. Here's what you can expect.
16 Cortana shortcuts, secrets, and power tips
The Cortana web service is tightly tied to Windows 10, which means you can get instant answers to some common questions and calculations without having to open a web browser. Here are 16 tricks that work directly in the Windows 10 search box.
In Memoriam: All the consumer products Microsoft has killed off
In the early days of the PC revolution, Microsoft aggressively pursued the consumer market with products and services built for fun and games. In recent years, with the notable exception of Xbox and related gaming products, Microsoft has been killing off those products. Here's a look at the departed.
Samsung Focus for Galaxy owners: Better than Outlook for business users
Samsung wants to be the smartphone brand for the enterprise and thanks to powerful communication consolidation apps like Samsung Focus, it's definitely doing what it needs to in order to gain followers.
Inside the Museum of Failure: Microsoft's Kin to Apple's Pippin, the world's greatest flops
Coke 2, Bic's 'she-pen', and Nokia's 'taco phone' N-gage probably shouldn't have been released, but they shouldn't be forgotten either.
The best software inventions ever
In this series, we look at everything, large and small, that has changed the way we do things or has significantly enhanced our lives. In part 13, we look at software innovation.
Meet the army of Surface Pro clones and lookalikes
They laughed at the original Surface RT. But Microsoft persisted, refining the Surface Pro's features and engineering away its flaws through multiple iterations. The proof of success? Just look at all the Surface Pro clones.
Photos: This Microsoft-powered store uses Kinect, Azure to show you the future of shopping
If you want to take a walk round the shop of the future, a good place to start is a supermarket located in the Bicocca district of Milan, Italy. There, thanks to a blend of gaming technologies, IoT and cloud computing, you can seamlessly interact with the products that interest you and make better buying choices.
Apple, Google and WhatsApp fight 'ghost' user proposal to infiltrate group chats
Tech giants speak out against GCHQ's idea for silently adding a spy to an encrypted messaging chat.
Microsoft just dumped password expirations and other companies should too
ZDNet's Steve Ranger tells Karen Roby that Microsoft now says that Windows 10 passwords don't need to expire and believes that other companies should be taking note. Read more: https://zd.net/2WIeECs
Microsoft Research Asia leads the way in machine translation technology
Global machine-learning competition sees Microsoft beat challengers in translating English to Chinese and a host of European languages.
Microsoft offers preview of blockchain-based identity system
Microsoft has improved the scalability of its ION bitcoin blockchain-based distributed identity system. But it's still early days.
Data#3 scores WA-wide Microsoft licensing contracts
The two contracts will span three years.
Should iOS be open to third-party apps?
Karen Roby sits down with ZDNet's Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani to talk about the latest landmark decision from the Supreme Court regarding Apple. Read more: https://zd.net/2JC2Om4
Microsoft's golden rules for safe enterprise networks
Microsoft recommends using a separate device for administrative tasks.
IBM's missed chances: Can it catch the next wave?
Since 1980 we've seen five major tech revolutions that have made the fortunes of other tech giants. When will it be the turn of IBM? Read more: https://zd.net/2E9U2HH
Tech news roundup: Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and SAP Sapphire
Karen Roby gives a snapshot of this week's news coverage on TechRepublic and ZDNet. The stories include three major conferences, a telecom data breach, and the number of CIOs implementing AI.
SA Department for Correctional Services uses Microsoft for prisoner education
The department wants to reduce re-offending by 10% by 2020 and is educating prisoners alongside Microsoft to make that a reality.
Downer using Microsoft Azure for train data analytics and to predict maintenance
The Microsoft Azure-based solution has been rolled out to capture and store IoT data, using advanced data analytics and visualisation tools to make sense of it.
Programming languages: The good, the bad and those that pay best
Here are the most-loved programming languages and what developers can expect to earn by knowing them. Read more: https://zd.net/2DflljD
Digital divide between urban and rural America: Microsoft challenges FCC numbers
US has "no accurate, comprehensive, and public estimate of broadband coverage", Microsoft tells lawmakers.
Google Accounts and Android hold back Mozilla's adoption of WebAuthn standard
Firefox will gain support for the legacy secure sign-in standard FIDO U2F in upcoming releases.
How Apple and MasterCard's rivals need to counter Apple Card
A unified competitive response by the tech giants is required in order to counter the Apple Card from potentially monopolizing the future of the smart wallet and mobile payments industry.
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