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The new MacBook Pro highlights what's gone wrong with Windows laptops
You wanted cheap stuff, now pretty much all you get is cheap stuff.
How to create the perfect Windows 11 virtual machine
Want to try Windows 11 risk-free? Use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine where you can test the new operating system without losing access to your "real" PC. I've got step-by-step instructions here.
Google forced me to try Bing (then Microsoft spoiled it all)
Have you seen Bing lately? I hadn't and it's much better than I thought. But then Microsoft just couldn't help itself to dampen the experience.
Microsoft fixes AMD CPU performance issue with new Windows 11 test build
Microsoft has fixed part of a problem affecting performance of apps on Windows 11 on AMD Ryzen processors and is testing that fix with Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels.
Microsoft is launching a new Teams feature that may drive some people mad
One can understand the thinking behind this -- I think. But, as with so many elements in technology, has it been fully thought through?
Microsoft starts testing 'Update Stack Packages' to help streamline Windows updating process
Microsoft is testing a new way to improve the Windows updating process with Update Stack Packages, available to testers in the Windows 11 Dev Channel starting with today's latest build, 22478.
U.S. Army postpones its $22 billion Microsoft augmented-reality headset deliverables to late 2022
The deal for Microsoft to supply the U.S. Army with headsets based on technology in the HoloLens is still on, even though the Army has pushed back its timeline for testing and deployment.
Microsoft king of software audit, according to Flexera report
Indeed, 24% of respondents paid more than $1 million in true-up costs over the past three years due to software audits.
Microsoft announces expansion of Emissions Impact Dashboard
Microsoft joins Google and other major companies taking measures around environmental impact.
Global Azure outage knocked out virtual machines, other VM-dependent services
A nearly eight-hour outage affected Azure users globally who were using Windows VMs and services dependent on them.
1 in 15 organizations runs actively exploited version of SolarWinds: Report
A study from Randori has tracked the most sought-after assets attackers are looking to exploit.
Microsoft Azure fends off huge DDoS Attack
Microsoft successfully blocked a 2.4 Tbps Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on one of its European Azure cloud customers.
Microsoft delivers near-final VS 2022 Release Candidate and designates November 8 as GA date
November is going to be a busy month for Microsoft developers, with the launch of VS 2022 and .NET 6.
Microsoft October 2021 Patch Tuesday: 71 vulnerabilities, four zero-days squashed
This month's round of security fixes includes patches for zero-days, one of which is being actively exploited.
Jabra announces new Evolve2 75 with advanced ANC and focus on hybrid work
Employees are starting to return to the office with a significant number of offices looking towards a hybrid model for work. With a hybrid model, employees want to have a solid audio experience whether in the office or the home and Jabra is there to help them out.
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First Look: New Surface PCs include Android-based Duo 2 [in pictures]
All devices, including the Duo 2, will be available starting October 5, the day Microsoft launches Windows 11.
Linux turns 30: The biggest events in its history so far
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
Say hello to the early days of web browsers
Before Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Edge, there were Mosaic, Cello, and Viola.
Inside the Microsoft Surface Duo (in pictures)
CNET editors got to look at a see-through version of the Duo and peek at the circuits inside.
Parallels Toolbox 4 for Windows and Mac
New features include Break Time, Unit Convertor, and Enhanced Search.
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.
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.
Which Microsoft Surface PC is right for you?
Ed Bott breaks down the six key members of the Surface family to help you decide which features are most important, and which is the best fit for your budget. Read more: https://zd.net/3uYCLt9
Microsoft admits bosses are doing just fine working from home. Employees, not so much
As Microsoft does more research about the human consequences of working from home, Chris Matyszczyk says the picture isn't pretty. Read more: https://zd.net/3ga8YJT
Don't romanticize the pre-pandemic office because it sucked
You'll want to get back to the office in a hurry as companies reopen facilities, but you'll be over it after three weeks. You've forgotten that commutes, open floor plans, and some of your coworkers were annoying. Read more: https://zd.net/3d4by25
Microsoft adds Indonesia as data centre region
As part of the company's Berdayakan Ekonomi Digital Indonesia initiative, which also aims to skill 24 million locals by the end of the year.
Microsoft Exchange Server hack: What happened and how to protect your network from attacks
Danny Palmer tells Karen Roby how hackers are exploiting four zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server and what you can do to avoid falling victim. Read more: http://zd.net/3rdowOG
Apple really got annoyed when I opened Microsoft Edge
Chris Matyszczyk says it seems as if Apple realizes that Edge is successful. And it doesn't like it one bit. Read more: http://zd.net/3cC4mZE
TikTok vs Facebook: Which social network is the least trusted?
Beth Mauder sits down with Mitul Ghandi, co-founder of seoClarity, to talk about the company's recent survey that shows which social media site is the least trusted. (Surprise! Google is the most trusted.) Ghandi also discusses what all platforms need to do in a social media-dominated world. Read more: http://zd.net/30rRkIl
Zoom or Microsoft Teams? It's not even close, say senior executives
Chris Matyszczyk tells Karen Roby those who spend long hours videoconferencing every day have very strong feelings about the two main competitors. Read more: http://zd.net/3aMAE4h
Australian government chooses DXC to deliver digital job search platform
The cloud-based platform will give job seekers access to a self-navigation tool, online job board, and training modules.
Which desktop PC alternative is right for you?
Are you thinking of replacing your big old tower PC? Ed Bott suggests maybe you can get everything you want in a smaller package. Read more: https://zd.net/3aeq1qI
Microsoft to create 1,000 new jobs in Singapore
Multiple partners are involved in a national skills initiative that will see Microsoft and Generation "upskill" and place tech-enabled jobs for up to 1,000 Singaporeans over two years, who will pick up skillsets such as Java and Python.
The First Amendment vs tech giants: Ray Wang explains your digital rights
ZDNet's Beth Mauder sits down with R "Ray" Wang, principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research, to discuss how current events are highlighting the importance of knowing your digital rights and understanding the role tech giants play in our everyday lives.
How to lock down your Microsoft Account
A Microsoft account may be free, but it can hold some pretty valuable material. Ed Bott shares the seven steps he recommends to establish a baseline of security for this crucial account and lock it down as tight as you want to. Read more: https://zd.net/3mEM7Wx
ZDNet guides you through the maze of Windows 10 updates
Whether you are responsible for a single Windows 10 PC or thousands of enterprise PCs, your challenges for managing updates are the same. Your goals are to install security updates promptly, manage feature updates intelligently, and prevent unexpected restarts from cutting into productivity.
Confused by machine learning? A guide to understanding basic concepts
This guide explains what machine learning is, how it is related to artificial intelligence, how it works and why it matters.
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