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They have not changed these Windows icons since 1995, but NOW it's happening - change font to new version
Microsoft|May 7, 2021Sun Valley is expected to arrive this fall with a new visual design. A number of icons have lived carefree since Windows 95, but most of the old icons are not iconic enough not to be retired in Sun Valley. [more]
Flash is not gone yet, but it will happen in July
General|May 5, 2021Finally, after many years of talk, and a tool (KB4577586) to remove Adobe Flash from Windows, it finally happens this summer. [more]
Bluetooth is now easier and AirPods better in Windows 10
IT|May 2, 2021Windows 10 will support AAC, or Advanced Audio Coding, over Bluetooth in an upcoming update later this year. [more]
Microsoft Releases Urgent Fix for Game Issues in Windows 10
Microsoft|Apr 28, 2021If you have experienced performance issues while playing after installing the updates that came in late March and early April then it may be that the fix Microsoft is now rolling out solves your issues. [more]
Finally fixes bugs that could herp Windows 10 disks
Microsoft|Apr 19, 2021Earlier this year, a file path was spread which, in the worst case, could destroy disks. [more]
Are you running this version of Windows? Now you need to update - new Windows update released
Microsoft|Apr 14, 2021Avoid creases on your device by checking which version of Windows 10 you have. [more]
Microsoft provides Exchange Server defensive tool to help SMBs stymie zero-day attacks
Microsoft|Apr 5, 2021The one-click tool is intended as a stopgap measure to protect vulnerable on-premises Exchange servers, deployed mainly by small and midsize businesses. [more]
Microsoft elevates Teams' importance by offering top-dollar bug bounties
Microsoft|Apr 4, 2021The company has launched a new bug bounty program for Teams that offers as much as $30,000 to security researchers for previously-unknown vulnerabilities. It's a sign of the software's growing importance. [more]
Now they have started the work of making Windows 10 new
Microsoft|Mar 26, 2021Windows 10 Insider Preview version 21343 reveals the first signs that Microsoft is preparing for a major design overhaul of the OS. [more]
Why Microsoft would want to acquire Discord, which is reportedly exploring a $10B-plus sale
Microsoft|Mar 25, 2021The gaming-focused VoIP app Discord is reportedly on the market, and it’s possible that Microsoft might be the buyer. VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi reported Monday that Discord is in final negotiations about a sale with an unspecified buyer, and has been in “active... [more]
The new Windows 10 update is almost complete
Microsoft|Mar 19, 2021Microsoft is so confident in its 21H1 update that they let companies test a near-finished version. [more]
Microsoft slashes Windows 10 long-term support by half
Microsoft|Feb 24, 2021Windows 10 LTSC, the version once pitched to enterprises as the OS that didn't need constant updating will only get five years of support now. [more]
On April 13, Microsoft will do this on your PC
Microsoft|Feb 9, 2021In 2019, Microsoft announced that it was dropping its own browser engine, EdgeHTML, in favor of Chromium. [more]
Microsoft turns after massive price increase - free games become free
Microsoft|Jan 24, 2021Just hours after Microsoft announced a major price increase, they have chosen to drop it all. [more]
DO NOT do this - this is all it takes to herpe Windows 10
Microsoft|Jan 19, 2021It is amazing that security is so weakThis error has existed in Windows 10 for three years, and is very serious as it is not just a matter of the computer hanging (we will return to that error) - no: here we are talking about data loss if you are unlucky. [more]
Microsoft tried to trade Nintendo: then they broke out in laughter
Microsoft|Jan 9, 2021Nintendo has always done its own thing, they are Japanese. We should probably be happy that they were not traded by Microsoft. [more]
Microsoft must completely change Outlook
Microsoft|Jan 5, 2021The code name for Microsoft's brand new Outlook platform is Monarch. [more]
Microsoft is developing its own ARM chips - will they finally be able to challenge Apple again?
Microsoft|Dec 21, 2020Bloomberg reveals that Microsoft is developing its own ARM chips, exactly what we have been calling for since Apple's M1 chips were launched because they crush Intel and Qualcomm. [more]
This goes faster than we thought: Office and Firefox Apple Silicon-upgraded
IT|Dec 17, 2020Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote have already been upgraded to support Apple Silicon, or rather the M1 chip in Air, Pro and mini. The same is Firefox. [more]
Hacked USA with Office 365 error
IT|Dec 15, 2020It is to be Russian hackers who hacked into "U.S. Treasury ”and“ Commerce Department National Telecommunications and Information Administration ”systems. [more]
Edge is much more battery friendly and you can test now
Microsoft|Dec 12, 2020Microsoft should finally do something smart that makes sense: hibernate tabs that are not active. [more]
Windows runs fast on Apple Silicon, developer shows
General|Dec 1, 2020Apple’s M1 Macs don’t officially support Windows, but a developer has managed to get Microsoft’s OS running on an ARM-based MacBook anyway. [more]
Microsoft may have solved customers' console chaos if they did this
Microsoft|Nov 27, 2020During a lengthy interview with The Verge, Phil Spencer reveals that the Xbox team has been thinking about how to solve the pre-order chaos. [more]
Microsoft discounts M365 Business Premium by 25%
Microsoft|Nov 26, 2020Citing "Small Business Saturday," an upcoming American Express-created promotional event, Microsoft is cutting Business Premium's per-user per-month cost to $15. [more]
How to migrate to a new Windows PC
Windows|Nov 16, 2020All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS. [more]
How Microsoft Teams is keeping Suffolk Construction workers connected
Microsoft|Nov 11, 2020Boston-based Suffolk Construction used Teams to keep operations moving ahead as it — like companies worldwide — scrambled to deal with a pandemic-related shutdown this year. Now, some workers are essentially 'living on it,' says a company official. [more]
Windows Compulsory Updates is now starting
Microsoft|Nov 10, 2020Microsoft has begun forcibly downloading and updating version 1909 to users who are still using 1903. [more]
Microsoft’s Cloud PC plan for Apple Silicon and iOS
Microsoft|Nov 9, 2020As Apple’s major Mac event looms, more information about Microsoft’s cunning plan that lets Apple devices run Windows leaks…. [more]
Microsoft gets ready for Apple Silicon Macs
Microsoft|Nov 7, 2020Microsoft seems focused on delivering on its promise to bring Office to Apple Silicon Macs. [more]
Windows 7 to 10 have holes exploited by hackers
Microsoft|Oct 31, 2020No bug fix before November 10th. [more]
Microsoft expands anti-IE tack, compels 1,000 sites to open in Edge
Microsoft|Oct 28, 2020Beginning with the release of Edge 87 in November, Microsoft plans to push more than 1,000 websites away from Internet Explorer to the much newer Edge browser. [more]
This is how Microsoft will bring the Xbox to the TV, without the Xbox
Microsoft|Oct 27, 2020xCloud directly in the HDMI port. [more]
Microsoft ends support for Office 2010, bangs the Office 365
Microsoft|Oct 18, 2020Microsoft on Tuesday reminded customers that Office 2010 and Office 2016 for Mac have received their final security updates, as the suites have now dropped off the company's support list. [more]
Windows will soon offer this, but what does it really mean?
Microsoft|Oct 9, 2020There are many opportunities here. [more]
Microsoft's Brad Anderson on Apple in the enterprise
Microsoft|Oct 5, 2020During this week's JNUC event, the Microsoft VP talked about enabling enterprise-class security for Macs. [more]
This costs 1TB of storage for the Xbox Series and you need to know about it
General|Sep 25, 2020The latest games need to be installed on the fast internal disks. [more]
This is how Microsoft's server stunt went to sea
General|Sep 15, 2020Now they have picked up 864 of them. [more]
How Jamf plans to let Microsoft Endpoint manage enterprise iPhones
Microsoft|Sep 12, 2020A new solution due out soon will allow IT to use Microsoft Endpoint Manager to manage iOS devices as well as Macs. [more]
Microsoft puts Application Guard for Office into public preview
Microsoft|Sep 11, 2020The defensive technology walls off untrusted Office documents to prevent attack code carried by malicious files from reaching the operating system or its apps. [more]
Microsoft adds 6 months support to Windows 10 1803, again cites pandemic
Microsoft|Aug 29, 2020The company extended security support for Windows 10 Enterprise 1803 and Windows 10 Education 1803 until May 11. The original end-of-support date was to be Nov. 10. [more]
Microsoft is changing everything
Microsoft|Aug 7, 2020Major reorganization should change Windows. [more]
We've been waiting for years for this Xbox enhancement
General|Aug 4, 2020This is how the new game store on Xbox Series X will be. [more]
Flight Simulator requires 10 DVDs!
General|Jul 17, 2020Double-sided, please. Flight SimulatorrSimulator data from the cloud while streaming, and it's large amounts. [more]
Important Windows 10 update released
Microsoft|Jul 15, 2020Lots of important security updates - fix screen errors with games. Microsoft has released a brand new update to the latest version of Windows 10 2004. [more]
Microsoft's surface devices are now receiving the windows 10 May 2020 update
General|Jul 6, 2020Microsoft expects the update to be sent out to affected devices within a few weeks. [more]
Who needs windows 10 pro: 5 reasons to upgrade
Microsoft|Jul 5, 2020Most of you should be happy with Windows 10 Home. But certain features make the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro worthwhile. [more]
Microsoft has a secret recipe for blocking Windows 10 updates
Microsoft|Jul 3, 2020There is a great advantage to the new way of doing it. [more]
Microsoft Teams now prevents Students from joining meetings unattended
Microsoft|Jun 30, 2020Microsoft has announced the general availability of one of the most requested features for Teams for Education that will prevent students from joining a meeting unattended in the absence of the educator. This feature will also prevent students from chatting when a teacher is not present... [more]
This is the new Microsoft app that saves your files
Microsoft|Jun 29, 2020Did you mess it up? Download from the Windows Store. [more]
Now Microsoft is safe enough
Microsoft|Jun 11, 2020[more]
Windows 10 2004 removes Downloads folder from Disk Cleanup Tool
General|Jun 8, 2020Earlier, the Disk Cleanup Tool & Storage Sense offered to clear the Downloads folder. Microsoft has removed the Downloads folder from Windows 10’s Disk Cleanup tool. Microsoft says they have deleted the Downloads folder from Disk Cleanup in the Windows 10 operating... [more]
Claims Microsoft copied his work
General|May 30, 2020Was even in for an interview. [more]
Now you can update to new Windows 10
Microsoft|May 28, 2020The May update contains some nice news many will appreciate. [more]
Download new Windows 10 coming next month
General|Apr 18, 2020Already now. It's soon May and Microsoft are getting ready to launch the 20H1 update with the same month name. [more]
Microsoft reiterates October end for office 2010 support
Microsoft|Apr 16, 2020Although the company has extended support deadlines for a variety of its offerings, that's not the case with Office 2010 and Office 2016 for Mac. [more]
Hands-on with the Windows 10 April 2020 Update, showcasing new features and changes
Microsoft|Mar 23, 2020[more]
Microsoft's Teams hits 44M daily users amid coronavirus self-isolation
Microsoft|Mar 20, 2020The coronavirus pandemic has upended daily life around the globe, forcing millions of people to isolate themselves at home instead of going to work or school. Instead, they're turning to internet apps to help them do all these things remotely. Microsoft says it's spiking usage in its... [more]
Microsoft finally hits it's goal of 1 billion devices running windows 10
General|Mar 17, 2020It took a little longer than the three years Microsoft initially predicted. [more]
NOW: Thousands have home offices, but Teams are struggling
Microsoft|Mar 16, 2020[more]
Windows 10 version 2004 is coming - here's what you need to know about it
Microsoft|Mar 16, 2020We're once again approaching that time of the year when Microsoft releases a new feature update to Windows 10. In line with the version numbering scheme, we've been seeing, this update is currently known as Windows 10 version 2004, or 20H1, because it's being released in the first half... [more]
This has never happened before with mac
IT|Feb 16, 2020More malware threats on Mac than Windows. [more]
Collecting update in Windows 10 hides user data and loads incorrect profile
Microsoft|Feb 14, 2020We have seen more stable versions than KB4532693. [more]
Microsoft's Office applications are updated on iOS, now they are much faster and easier to use
Microsoft|Feb 12, 2020But there are not many new features. [more]
How to enroll in the Office Insider program if you're using Office 365 Enterprise
Tutorials|Jan 28, 2020If you have a commercial subscription for Office 365, these are the steps you need to follow to install the latest Insider preview of Office 2016 apps. [more]
Microsoft offers workaround to mitigate the IE Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Microsoft|Jan 19, 2020Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group reported about an IE vulnerability that allowed remote execution of code via Internet Explorer. [more]