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Microsoft Sysmon adds support for detecting Process Herpaderping attacks
Sysmon 13.00, released today, can detect both Process Hollowing and Process Herpaderping attacks, giving system administrators an edge in detecting and debugging malware attacks.
CES 2021: Otterbox announces new mobile gaming accessory lineup for Xbox users
The accessories are designed to make gaming on your smartphone easier, more comfortable.
Microsoft takes the wraps off Surface Pro 7+ for business, education users
Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+, which adds 11th-generation Core Intel chips, LTE as an option and performance updates in the traditional Surface Pro 2-in-1 packaging, starts shipping later this week.
Microsoft Teams: These new features are coming for Android users
The Microsoft Teams Android app is getting blurred backgrounds, a fuller calendar view, and support for breakout rooms.
Microsoft Teams and Zoom have a new sexy competitor (who's trying too hard)
It often seems as if everyone is either on Teams or Zoom. Or both. But there's an old competitor desperately trying to look new. Why, it's even on TV.
Microsoft Teams is getting this new 'dynamic' view option to make your meetings more interesting
Microsoft brings new capabilities to improve Teams for large video meetings.
Red Hat OpenShift supports both Windows and Linux containers
Most container work is done with Linux, but some jobs are also done with Windows-based containers, and now Red Hat makes it possible to manage both with Kubernetes via OpenShift.
Microsoft adds 'news and interests' feature to Windows 10 taskbar in latest Insider test release
Microsoft is testing a news feed app that will be available directly from the Taskbar in the latest Windows 10 Insider Dev Channel test build.
Microsoft expresses support for democracy. Not everyone is happy
Microsoft president Brad Smith offers a strong statement in favor of a peaceful transition of power in the US. Some remind him of a few salient details.
How to lock down your Microsoft account and keep it safe from outside attackers
You can get a Microsoft account for free, but that doesn't begin to describe its value, especially if you use that account for crucial email and cloud storage. Follow these seven steps to establish a solid baseline of security and protect that account from intruders.
Data 2021 Outlook Part II: Hedging the cloud
Over the next year, the issue of cloud vendor lock-in won't be quite so cut and dry.
Microsoft's Azure Modular Datacenter: What's 'special clouds' got to do with it?
Microsoft's Azure-in-a-shipping-container offering could figure prominently in its cyber-sovereignty and 'special clouds' efforts in the year to come.
SolarWinds: The more we learn, the worse it looks
While you've been distracted by the holidays, coronavirus, and politics, the more we learn about the SolarWinds security fiasco, the worse it looks.
Microsoft to replace its many mail variants with 'One Outlook'
Microsoft looks to be finally moving to a true, single Outlook client, but it may not be available as part of Windows 10 until 2022, according to a new report.
Google Docs versus Microsoft Word: Attorneys blame 'technical incompatibilities' for late filing
In a high-profile election-related lawsuit in a U.S. District Court, the plaintiffs' legal team filed a motion begging for an extension, blaming “numerous technical incompatibilities" between Google Docs and Microsoft Word. They made three rookie mistakes.
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.
10 great Microsoft Edge extensions
As Microsoft Edge adoption increases, critical extensions are starting to show up for the promising new browser. We spotlight ten of them.
Azure HDInsight click-by-click guide: Get cloud-based Hadoop up and running today
Click by click, we'll show you how to get Microsoft's Apache Hadoop-based big bata service up and running.
Hands-on with Azure Data Lake: How to get productive fast
Microsoft's Azure Data Lake is now generally available, but what does it do, and how does it work? Here's a tour around the service's tooling and capabilities, to help you understand it and get productive with it, quickly.
Top Windows 10-powered alternatives to the MacBook Pro (2017 edition)
Those who want a Windows powered laptop don't have to feel jealous of those who choose the macOS path, because there are some truly awesome Windows 10 laptops available.
Eleven alternatives to LinkedIn for business social networking
If you are uncomfortable with the thought of Microsoft owning LinkedIn and having access to your career data, here are some other business social networks you could try instead.
10 must-have Microsoft apps for your Android phone
Surprise! Microsoft is among the most prolific developers of apps for the Android platform. And Redmond has turned on the afterburners in the past year, releasing a string of quality business-focused apps. Here are my 10 picks for the best of the bunch.
Best productivity accessories for your Windows 10 PC
Here is a selection of accessories for your Windows 10 PC or laptop to help boost your productivity.
The best ways to run Windows applications on a Mac
Being a Mac user doesn't mean that you have to turn your back completely on the Windows ecosystem. There are a number of ways that you can run your favorite Windows applications on your Mac - and some won't cost you a penny.
2015 in review: The biggest tech stories of the year
A look back at the hot topics, major deals, and the technological breakthroughs of the year -- from security to product launches, and the year's successes and catastrophes.
Hardware 2.0 Holiday 2015 Ultimate Gift Guide
Tech gear, from the big stuff like notebooks, tablets, and smartphones, to smaller stuff like storage devices and smart bulbs.
Understanding Microsoft Azure: A business guide
Second only to AWS among cloud providers, Microsoft Azure is an ever-expanding set of cloud-based computing services available to businesses, developers, government agencies, and anyone who wants to build an app or run an enterprise without having to manage hardware.
Remote work: The right tools to stay productive and connected
Mastering remote work is all about finding the right tools to stay productive and connected. This guide will have you and your team synchronized and working in harmony, wherever you happen to be.
Chat, channels, security: Getting to grips with Microsoft Teams
For organizations that are settled into Microsoft's family of apps and services, the obvious collaboration platform is Microsoft Teams. And the killer feature is that Teams supports a robust API for add-ins.
Surface Duo: The wrong device at the wrong time for the wrong price?
Can the lack of modern specs and a novel approach from Microsoft - with its questionable history of mobile devices -- possibly make sense? Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss.
Microsoft faces a class action lawsuit in California. Is this for real?
Three Office 365 customers have filed a lawsuit claiming that Microsoft is committing shocking privacy violations. Ed Bott takes a closer look. Read more: https://zd.net/2PD5TDy
Microsoft Teams: New features for the upcoming school year
These new features fix remote classroom shortcomings.
Ten steps to help you switch from Chrome to the new Edge browser
If you've been looking for an option to dump Google's Chrome browser, consider Microsoft's new Edge browser, which delivers much of the same experience you get from Chrome, with a few features that are downright superior.
Google Chrome to the new Edge browser: 10 steps to help you switch
Microsoft’s new browser is a worthy alternative to Google Chrome. Ed Bott walks you through the steps to switch smoothly and safely. Read more: https://zd.net/3gk8IFh
Microsoft is getting ready to launch its Surface Duo dual-screen Android device
Details of the novel 'phablet' have been published on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.
Windows 10 Enterprise offers solution to GDPR's telemetry issue
Organizations running Windows 10 Enterprise have a new option for processing diagnostic data (aka telemetry). The preview program allows organizations to take over the data controller role and relegate Microsoft to a data processor.
Windows 10X: The (unofficial) news about the upcoming rollout
Microsoft has plans for single-screen Windows 10X rollout in spring 2021and for dual-screen in spring 2022.
Microsoft releases tool to calculate cloud-based carbon emissions
The company has also made further commitments to its goal to be carbon negative by 2030.
Microsoft Surface Book 3: A beast with staying power and a price to match
If battery capacity is a key decider of your next purchase, you'll be very happy with this hefty laptop.
Woolworths inks cloud partnership with Microsoft
Part of the retailer's future plans to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA.
Arm-based Macs: Smart move for Apple, but unlikely to influence the world of Windows PCs
An influential Apple pundit says Apple’s new Macs are going to usher in a “a new era of PCs.” Ed Bott says, “I don’t think so.” Read more: https://zd.net/2WLlaGz
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