Lenovo is now testing Microsoft's Windows AutoPilot deployment service
Lenovo plans to make available to large business customers 'in the coming months' the option of using Windows Autopilot to set up, reset and recover their devices.
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Microsoft offers limited-time 30 percent discount on SQL Server on Linux
Microsoft is offering 30 percent off a SQL Server 2017 on Linux subscription through June 30, 2018, to qualifying customers.
Microsoft Translator: Now AI works offline for Android, iOS, with Windows due soon
New AI-powered offline translation packs are available for end-users and developers.
Microsoft makes Windows Defender anti-phishing plugin available for Chrome
A new Microsoft plugin for Google Chrome for Windows users adds Windows Defender support.
Microsoft's OneNote for Windows 10 to become the default Windows version later this year
Microsoft plans to replace the desktop version of OneNote with the Universal Windows Platform/mobile one later this year when Office 2019 launches.
Open source's big German win: 300,000 users shift to Nextcloud for file sharing
Germany's federal government settles on an open-source collaboration system for employees.
Microsoft SharePoint: A guide for business professionals
Employee collaboration is increasingly critical for business success, and SharePoint is one of the tools that makes it possible. This ebook offers an overview of SharePoint's features, common use cases,...
Supreme Court drops Microsoft data privacy case, but the battle isn't over
The Supreme Court won't be ruling on Microsoft's ongoing data privacy fight over emails stored in Ireland. But the matter is far from settled.
More Microsoft reorg moves shed light on cross-platform experience plans
Microsoft is moving more product groups under Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore, sources say, as part of its cross-platform experience strategy.
Developers favoring AWS, Microsoft Azure for cloud IoT platforms
An Eclipse Foundation IoT develoepr survey reveails how AWS and Microsoft are widening an early IoT lead potentially at the expense of Google Cloud Platform.
Microsoft releases its first Linux product
For the first time, Microsoft has released its own Linux kernel in a new Linux-based product: Azure Sphere.
Microsoft releases another Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build with 'reliability' fixes
Microsoft still has yet to start rolling out Windows 10 1803, aka Windows 10 'Redstone 4,' to mainstream users. More 'general reliability' fixes are still coming to testers.
Microsoft introduces Azure Sphere for securing IoT devices
Microsoft is introducing new custom silicon, a Linux-based embedded OS and cloud service aimed at securing microcontroller-based devices.
Windows 10 later this year: Microsoft's new test build shows more of what's coming
New Windows 10 preview brings Sets tabbing to Office 365, revealing more of what's due after Spring update.
Windows 10 on AMD? This new update plus Microsoft's patch block Spectre attacks
AMD has released microcode updates for Spectre variant 2 that require Microsoft's latest Windows 10 patch.
Windows security: Microsoft patch for Outlook password leak bug 'not a full fix'
Attackers can make Outlook leak password hashes just by previewing an RTF-formatted email.
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.
What's new in Windows 10 version 1803, the Spring Creators 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.
Top Android apps for productivity: Get more done with your Android phone or tablet
Regardless of the manufacturer name on the back of your Android device, you can install any one of the following apps and use it as your primary means to surf the web, manage email, or keep tabs on your agenda.
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.
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.
The 25 biggest events in Linux's 25-year history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
AMD and Microsoft join forces to block Spectre attacks
AMD has released microcode updates for Spectre variant 2 that require Microsoft's latest Windows 10 patch.
Three (tested) rules to run your cloud computing project smoothly
Executives who presented at the recent Cloud Expo Europe conference event in London explain how to keep these projects running smoothly -- and staff happy.
Microsoft pledges $5b for IoT investment
Microsoft officials said the company will invest $5 billion in Internet of Things research, products, services, and new programs over the next four years.
Citrix launches APAC cloud management plane
A new Citrix Cloud management plane will service the Asia-Pacific South, hosted on Microsoft Azure in Sydney, Australia.
Microsoft plans to lure Linux distribution maintainers with new open-source tool
Microsoft's open-source tool should make it easier to run distros on Windows 10's Windows Subsystem for Linux.
When it comes to malware, Windows 10 is twice as secure as Windows 7
The volume of malware seen on Windows 10 devices is far lower than on Windows 7 machines, according to one security firm.
Can Apple cut into Google's education tech lead?
Chromebooks are taking over the education world, bolstered by Google Apps and Google Classroom. Larry Dignan and Bill Detwiler debate what Apple needs to do to compete with Google's ecosystem.
HoloLens zooms past gamers into core of innovative business
In business, mixed and augmented reality makes a lot more sense than virtual reality.
March update from Microsoft warns of remote code execution flaw that affects CredSSP
Attackers can use a protocol bug in Windows RDP to steal session authentication and take over a network domain.
Microsoft hits "human milestone" with Chinese-to-English machine translator
Microsoft researchers are making progress in translating text using deep neural networks AI training techniques.
Microsoft fends off mining malware attack
Microsoft has blocked a malware outbreak that could have earned big bucks for one criminal group.
Microsoft's reverse engineering unveils secrets of FinFisher government spyware
Microsoft dismantles government-grade malware to improve Windows and Office 365 defenses.
Microsoft revamps Healthcare NExT unit with more AI-powered services to lure doctors
Microsoft's year-old Healthcare NExT research organization is stepping up its work to make Microsoft's cloud and AI services applicable to health researchers and doctors.
Bug Watch: Two flaws Outlook users need to know about
Microsoft's February patches include its mitigations for Meltdown-Spectre CPU attacks in its Security Only update.
Are passwords passé? Raise your palm for biometrics
Microsoft and Fujitsu have teamed up to enable palm-vein authentication on Windows 10 as part of Windows Hello.
Windows Server 2019 LTSC Build 17623, First Take: Key scenarios await detail
This barebones Insider preview of the next full version of Windows Server gives glimpses of the hybrid, hyperconverged future. However, we'll have to wait for more substantive builds to flesh out key scenarios.
Densify review: Take control of your public cloud spending
Densify is a capable and affordable cloud optimisation service, suitable for any company struggling to get to grips with its expenditure on public cloud services.
Wileyfox Pro, First Take: A budget handset for Windows Phone diehards
This new Windows Phone is an affordable handset for business users who want to stick with Microsoft's mobile OS.
Harmon Kardon Invoke, First Take: More Cortana integrations and skills required
If you live in the Microsoft world, the way many businesses use Cortana makes the Invoke potentially as handy around the office as at home.
Surface Book 2 (15-inch): Microsoft supersizes its most powerful portable PC
Microsoft's newest addition to the Surface line is a 15-inch beast with surprisingly good battery life.
Microsoft Surface Studio review: An appealing all-in-one for creatives, but the price is high
It has a versatile 28-inch display, but the Surface Studio will need a serious price reduction if it's to compete with the latest high-end AIOs on the market.
Surface Pro (2017): Small refinements to a familiar design
First Look: Don't call it Surface Pro 5. The latest iteration of the Surface Pro loses the model number, keeps the kickstand, and adds mostly subtle refinements.
Microsoft Teams review: Serious competition for Slack and HipChat
Microsoft's new 'Slack competitor' has improved dramatically since the preview, and new features are arriving regularly. Where it shines is threaded chat, easy video meetings and superb integration with other Office 365 tools.
Email Insights, First Take: A handy email search utility
This experimental minimal email search tool from Microsoft is useful, but it's more likely to turn into a feature than an actual product.
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: $288 for a compelling business smartphone
At just $288, the Alcatel Idol 4S is a solid piece of hardware and does well at running Windows 10. There are some minor performance issues with Bluetooth and the fingerprint scanner, but if you like the Live Tile interface then it's one of the best available to hold you over until a possible Microsoft Surface phone.
Microsoft Planner for Office 365, First Take: Shaping up to be useful
A visual planning tool that fits in between personal task management and full project management, Planner has a nice approach to the basics but needs more powerful features to really shine.
Six months with the Surface Pro 4: Patches, lappability, and battery life are key
Six months ago, I decided to replace my desktop PC with a Surface Pro 4 and a Surface Dock. After a few frustrating months, I think this might work out.
Huawei P9 review: Smart camera has it snapping at the heels of the flagship titans
Despite its innovative dual-lens camera system, the P9 doesn't threaten today's leading flagship smartphones. However, it wouldn't take much to turn the P-series into a genuine challenger.
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