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Microsoft makes changes in its field sales, support groups as FY'21 begins
Microsoft also is creating a new standalone Microsoft Consulting org as part of its new structure.
Hello, Azurebook: Why Microsoft's Windows future is Intel-free and cloudy
When it comes to Windows and the PC, all roads lead to Azure, not Arm.
I went to a Microsoft Store and all I saw was Apple laughing
Microsoft is closing almost all its stores, so I wanted to see what they look like now. And to wonder why Microsoft did it.
Windows 10 2004 bugs: Here's Microsoft's workaround for Storage Spaces file corruption
Microsoft offers a method for partially mitigating problems with Storage Spaces in Windows 10 version 2004.
Windows 10 2004: Microsoft kills memory bugs behind 5% to 10% of Windows flaws
Microsoft introduces two new Windows APIs to help driver developers create safer software.
Windows 10: Microsoft Defender ATP now rates your security configurations
New Microsoft Defender ATP service will help weed out unneeded administrator accounts before attackers find them.
LinkedIn says iOS clipboard snooping after every key press is a bug, will fix
The new clipboard access detection and warning feature in iOS 14 exposes another app.
UN reports global e-waste production soared beyond 53 million tonnes in 2019
That's equivalent to the weight of 350 cruise ships the size of the Queen Mary 2.
Redis database creator Sanfilippo: Why I'm stepping down from the open-source project
Redis creator Salvatore Sanfilippo steps back as the project's maintainer but he'll still be around as an ideas person.
Microsoft OneDrive updates include 100GB file size boost, dark mode, new admin controls
New features are aimed at improving sharing and collaboration across work and life.
New Windows 10 Dev Channel test build tweaks Start Menu, notifications, taskbar layout
Microsoft's latest Dev Channel/Fast Ring Windows 10 test build, No. 20161, adds a number of new features which ultimately may or may not make it into Windows 10 21H1.
Microsoft removes the Windows 10 2004 block on Surface devices
As of June 29, Microsoft is no longer putting a hold on certain Surface devices that were blocked from getting the May 2020 Windows 10 Update. The change should kick in starting this week.
Programming language Python: Microsoft's VS Code gets Pylance to 'supercharge' coding
Microsoft says its new Pylance language server will make Python developers who use VS Code far more productive.
Google's Android answer to Apple AirDrop: Nearby Share beta aims for easy file sharing
Google wants to bring Nearby Share to platforms besides Android, suggesting possible support for Windows 10.
Apple Silicon may have killed the PC as we know it
Replacing Intel Core processors with Apple Silicon is huge, but replacing Xeon chips would be a whole other matter.
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.
Deleted something you badly need? Windows 10 has an incredibly helpful tool for you
Microsoft's new command-line app can help advanced Windows users recover deleted files and photos.
Microsoft closes down all physical stores, will repurpose flagship venues
After 11 years, Microsoft is throwing in the towel on its physical retail stores and is refocusing its retail sales efforts around its online/digital store.
Microsoft is rolling out consumer features for its Teams mobile apps on iOS and Android
Microsoft is kicking off the preview of its promised new Teams features for consumers using its mobile Teams apps.
Windows 10 documentation frustration
Looking for technical information about Windows 10? Ed Bott says good luck navigating through Microsoft’s documentation, which is great for developers and IT pros but a big mess for everyone else. Read more: https://zd.net/2YxUt9s
Bug alert: Windows 10 2004 and Windows Server 2004 come with a glitch
Windows 10 users find a new glitch with certain configurations, missed by Microsoft in testing the latest feature update.
Microsoft Defender ATP gets new set of firmware-level tools
Microsoft brings malware scanning to firmware on Windows 10 PCs.
Using Microsoft Edge? You're really upsetting Google
Chris Matyszczyk says Google seems annoyed that people are already using Microsoft's new browser -- and actually like it. Read more: https://zd.net/3daWOet
Windows 10: What is the Windows Feature Experience Pack?
Once you get the May 2020 Windows 10 update, you also get this new pack, which Microsoft officials oddly won't discuss.
After Windows 10 upgrade, use this checklist to ensure safety and privacy
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, do these seven things to cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
Expanding partnership: Workday Adaptative Planning will run on Microsoft's Azure
Workday and Microsoft forge partnership revolving around Adaptive Planning, Teams, and Azure integration.
Microsoft raises alarm over new PonyFinal ransomware hitting health services
PonyFinal infections have been reported in India, Iran, and the US.
Microsoft is bent on bringing Linux desktop to Windows 10 users
Linux on Windows just took a big graphical desktop step forward with Microsoft's plans for Windows Subsystem for Linux.
Microsoft's new supercomputer will work exclusively with OpenAI
Microsoft is building a supercomputer for and with OpenAI and is using it to train massive distributed AI models, which it is counting on to improve the AI capabilities in its own software and services.
Sony develops first image sensor combined with AI chip
The embedded logic chip will allow users to write their own AI models according to their requirements.
Data security startup Dathena snags $12M in Series A
Singapore-based data security startup Dathena rakes in $12 million in its Series A round, which will be tapped to boost its R&D work and expansion plans in the US market, where it has a sales partnership with Microsoft.
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