RIP: Windows 7 is officially dead for consumers, here’s how to upgrade
Regardless if you can still upgrade for free or have to purchase Windows 10, you’ll definitely want to upgrade as soon as possible.
Microsoft is redesigning over 100 of their icons
As part of Microsoft’s efforts to revamp its products and image, the company is now pushing its new “Fluent Design” language to its icons. The … Read more…
Microsoft Cortana mobile apps will be discontinued in January
At this time, it is unclear if the company will kill is in the U.S. as well.
What the heck is two-factor authentication and why do I need it?
You need two-factor authentication to protect your account and adding this extra layer of security is simply just a good idea.
AMD and Microsoft announce the 15″ Surface Laptop 3
The new Laptop 3 is certainly a looker, Microsoft is trying to compete with Apple so build quality and design are important key features.
Surface Duo is a Microsoft dual-screen smartphone running Android
Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait for the Surface Duo as it’s release is slated for later in 2020.
Project xCloud Public Preview available in the US, UK, and Korea
If you are interested, you’ll want to sign up early as Xbox anticipates high interest from people wanting to test it out and will be adding testers in waves.
Is Windows 10 even a viable consumer OS anymore?
Legacy Windows, which is business focused, is overkill for the consumer market. The majority of Windows 10 is business bloat when it comes to home use.
Survey reveals massive growth in Kubernetes adoption, security continues to cause concern
Even companies born in the cloud era see the importance of using the right combination of technologies to build their applications in the most scalable manner.
Sony and Microsoft to collaborate on cloud-based gaming and AI solutions
Who knows, maybe one day we’ll be streaming PlayStation exclusives over xCloud on your Android, Xbox, PC, or other devices.
Alexa now works in the background on Windows 10
While Cortana can do many of the same things as Amazon’s digital assistant, the latter is more widespread and has more skills that can help you through your day.
Hackers gained access to Microsoft’s email service for three months
Microsoft has sent out an email to a “limited subset” of users using services like @msn.com, @hotmail.com, and @outlook.com who have been affected.
Microsoft asks staff to “stand down” on April Fools’ Day pranks
Microsoft Marketing Chief Chris Capossela has sent out an internal memo to the company to not participate in Monday’s jokes.
[Rumour] Disc-less Xbox One S “All-Digital Edition” launching soon
With services like EA Access and Xbox Game Pass, it’s only a matter before of time before physical game discs become relics.
Microsoft’s Super Bowl commercial highlights young gamers and accessible technology
Some brands have already released their commercials online ahead of the game and Microsoft’s Super Bowl commercial is pretty awesome.
More foldable phones on the horizon as Microsoft patent hints at future device
This Microsoft patent doesn’t mean we’ll actually see any of this come to fruition but it does reveal some interesting details.
Windows 10 Mobile updates ending in December, Microsoft suggests switching to iPhone or Android
The last full release of the operating system was Windows 10 Mobile version 1709 in October 2017.
The Creepy Line is a must watch for anyone using the internet today
While the filmmakers and critics alike are going to spin the entire film into a political eddy, there are some realizations the film touches on.
Dell Precision 5530 review: A powerful well-built mobile workstation with a fantastic display
Our Dell Precision 5530 came outfitted with the Intel Xeon E-2176M processor and 32GB of DDR4 RAM.
Tim Berners-Lee says tech giants like Google and Facebook may need to be broken up
Tim Berners-Lee is the recognized inventor of the “World Wide Web.”
[Infographic] Here are some of the world’s most creative data centers
Besides these tech giants, other major enterprises and startups alike use data centers to house the volumes of data they accumulate on a daily basis, from CRM databases to sensitive company files.
Microsoft is finally getting rid of more bloatware on future Windows 10 release
According to PCWorld, next year’s Windows 10 update (19H1) will give you the ability to get rid of a nice swath of unnecessary software.
Project xCloud is Microsoft’s cloud game streaming service
The cloud game streaming service will enable gamers to game where and how they want, whether it be on console, PC, or mobile devices.
Microsoft halts Windows 10 October Update due to file deletion bug
Microsoft has no ETA on a fix but state that they will provide an update when they resume the rollout.
Microsoft updates Surface line, introduces Surface Headphones
The updated devices include the Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2, and Surface Pro 6 alongside the newly introduced Surface Headphones.
Digital media expert Jonathan Taplin says big tech companies need to be broken up
Jonathan Taplin is the director emeritus of the Annenberg Innovation Lab at the University of Southern California.
Xbox Insiders now able to control Xbox One via Cortana and Alexa-enabled devices
The new functionality allows users to control their Xbox One, launch games, adjust volume, capture screenshots, control Mixer broadcasts, and more.
Microsoft announces new Windows 10 update and new Insider Preview Build
For the latest Preview Build 17751, there are 15 major fixes, improvements, and changes Microsoft implemented.
