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Google to Apple: Safari's privacy feature actually opens iPhone users to tracking
Google and Apple go to battle over how browsers protect users from third-party tracking.
Microsoft starts rolling out developer tools for its dual-screen Surface Duo Android phone
Microsoft is starting to roll out developer kits and emulators for both Android and 10X developers who want to build for coming dual-screen devices, starting with its own.
Microsoft to launch its first cloud region in Israel in 2021
Microsoft now has 56 announced cloud regions, as of its latest addition, Israel, which is coming online next year.
Microsoft to forcibly install Bing search extension in Chrome for Office 365 ProPlus users
Microsoft will change the default search engine in Chrome from Google to Bing for its Office 365 ProPlus customers starting mid-February.
Microsoft discloses security breach of customer support database
Five servers storing customer support analytics were accidentally exposed online in December 2019.
Wine for running Windows 10 apps on Linux gets big upgrade
Linux-Windows compatibility layer Wine 5.0 is now out, with over 7,000 updates.
Microsoft attacks Slack by trying to be really, really boring
The NFL playoffs saw the release of a new ad for Microsoft Teams. I wonder how many people put this thing together.
Microsoft's final Windows 7 update kills desktop wallpaper
Users say recent Windows 7 update has removed wallpapers – a bug or a conspiracy to push Windows 10?
Microsoft: Windows 10 1909 rollout has just entered its next phase
Microsoft starts bumping more Windows 10 1809 PCs up to the Windows 10 November 2019 Update.
German government to pay €800,000 in Windows 7 ESU fees this year
The sum represents ESU fees for over 33,000 government workstations that are still running Windows 7, allowing German government systems to receive security updates for one more year.
Microsoft makes performance, speed optimizations to ONNX machine-learning runtime available to developers
Microsoft is making new additions to the open-sourced ONNX Runtime to provide developers with access to advances it has made to deep-learning models used for natural-language processing.
Developers love Rust programming language: Here's why
The programming language created by Mozilla has hit a sweet spot in the world of systems programming.
Microsoft and Google just can't agree on proposed ban on facial recognition
Microsoft's top lawyer cautions Europe not to use a meat cleaver for regulating facial recognition.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai: This is why AI must be regulated
Google CEO weighs in on AI regulation debate in Europe.
I tried Microsoft's new browser on my MacBook and got a peculiar surprise
Could anyone possibly be excited by, or even interested in, a new browser. I tried the new Microsoft Edge on my MacBook Air and examined my feelings.
These 7 top wireless earbuds deliver scarily superb sound
Happy Podoween! All the major Bluetooth earbuds from your favorite manufacturers - including the new AirPod Pro -- have been updated for Fall 2019.
Windows tablets through the ages: The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures
A tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - Windows devices of the last two decades, from Tablet PCs to the Surface Duo.
A brief 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.
The biggest events in Linux's history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
How Microsoft lost its monopoly in web browsers
At the dawn of the Internet age, Microsoft used every trick it knew to dominate the World Wide Web. That strategy worked for a few years, but aggressive antitrust enforcement and equally aggressive competitors crushed the company's onetime dominance. Here's a quarter-century of history that explains just what happened.
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.)
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.
How do you choose a browser? Our thoughts on Microsoft Edge
We tried Microsoft's new browser on a MacBook and got a peculiar surprise.
Shall AI be regulated? Google CEO explains how
Google CEO weighs in on AI regulation debate.
Proof-of-concept for exploiting Microsoft-NSA crypto bug available online
Two proof-of-concept exploits published for the CurveBall (CVE-2020-0601) vulnerability.
Browser wars: The new Microsoft Edge challenges Chrome
Microsoft has started rolling out its new Edge browser to the general public. Its new features should be welcomed by consumers and enterprise customers, but how will Google respond?
Microsoft: NSA-reported crypto bug is as bad as it gets
Fixes were released as part of the Microsoft's January 2020 Patch Tuesday.
5 popular Windows 10 setting tricks and tweaks that have become useless
The longer you've used Windows the more likely you are to have built up a collection of tips and tricks for squeezing out extra performance. Here are five popular techniques that haven't stood the test of time and deserve to be retired.
For small businesses that need Windows 7, it’s time to ask for help
You can pay for extended security updates after Windows 7 support ends in Jan. 2020. Ed Bott has tips on how to find a partner who can assist. Read more: https://zd.net/36LbzCp
Wave of REvil ransomware attacks against unpatched Pulse Secure VPN servers
Researcher warns organizations to patch Pulse Secure VPN flaws now or risk 'big game' REvil ransomware attacks.
Microsoft's Outlook Android app: 100 million downloads from Google Play Store
Microsoft's popular Outlook app makes gains on Android after being preinstalled on Galaxy Note 10.
How Microsoft morphed into a cloud company
Microsoft made substantial headway in its goal to morph from the Windows company to a cloud company over the past decade.
Why 2019 was the year of Linux and open-source software
These five stories show why the future of technology belongs to Linux and open-source software.
What we know about the new Chromium-based Edge browser rollout
Beginning January 15, 2020, Microsoft will be delivering its new Chromium-based Edge browser automatically to Windows 10 users via Windows Update, unless its Edge Blocker Toolkit is applied.
New design, more colors: Microsofts gives new look to 100 mobile apps icons
Microsoft also gives Windows 10 a new take on the classic four square grid.
Security checklist after Windows 10 update
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, use this checklist to ensure that your privacy and security settings are correct and that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
How to hack a telco? This group uses cheap malware and tweaks it
Gallium hackers are using cheap and disposable malware and hacking tools to compromise telco networks.
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