Application Software, Software Category
November 27, 2023
Via: BGRDespite its popularity, Microsoft has decided to kill off its 365 browser extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. It’s currently unclear what the company will be replacing the extension with (if anything at this point). In a support document, […]
November 22, 2023
Via: BGRA group of researchers have proven that Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication isn’t as strong as the company might have thought. This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen Windows Hello’s various authentication methods hacked, but it does prove that […]
November 17, 2023
Via: BGRTo experience Copilot on Windows 10 as early as possible, log into your Windows 10 machine and then navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. From here, select the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re […]
November 16, 2023
Via: TechSpotAccording to aggrieved users, the problem affects Windows 10/11 installations that were legally activated using Windows 7/8 product keys as part of a free upgrade offer from Microsoft. However, following last month’s update some of those installations are reportedly getting […]
Development Software, Software Category
November 16, 2023
Via: InfoWorldOne of the recurring themes of recent developer platform and tool releases, especially around .NET, is developer productivity. That’s not surprising, considering the current economic climate and its impact on staffing levels. We’ve all been tasked to do more with […]
November 10, 2023
Via: TechSpotMicrosoft’s Patch Tuesday is 20 years old, and 1.4 billion monthly active Windows devices still require constant updates to keep users’ data safe. The company’s official Windows blog posted an abridged version of the Patch Tuesday and Windows security history, […]
November 9, 2023
Via: ComputerworldWant your Windows 10 PC to run faster? We’re here to help. By tweaking some of the operating settings, your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues. And if you’re already running Windows 11, we’ve […]
Development Software, Software Category
November 7, 2023
Via: InfoWorld.NET 8, a planned upgrade to Microsoft’s cross-platform, open source development platform, is set to improve identity management, authentication, and authorization thanks to enhancements in the security vein delivered by the ASP.NET Core team. Identity features in .NET 8 are […]
Development Software, Software Category
October 13, 2023
Via: InfoWorld.NET 8, the planned next version of Microsoft’s software development platform, has moved to a second and final release candidate (RC) stage. General availability is due in November. Unveiled October 10, .NET 8 RC 2 can be downloaded from the […]
October 12, 2023
Via: BGRIf you’ve been holding out on upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 7 or 8, you’ve just lost your free window as Microsoft has finally pulled the plug on the years-long deal that let Windows 7 and 8 users upgrade […]
Application Software, Software Category
October 6, 2023
Via: TechSpotMicrosoft has released a revamped and redesigned Teams app for Windows and macOS. The preview version was launched back in March, with the company planning for a general release in June. After a few months’ delay, it’s now finally available. […]
Development Software, Software Category
October 3, 2023
Via: InfoWorldHot on the heels of Oracle’s release of the Java 21 platform, Microsoft now is offering its own build of the open source OpenJDK 21, at no cost. Available from learn.microsoft.com as of September 28, the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK […]
September 20, 2023
Via: InfoWorldIn the Linux world, package managers catalog and install the software available in a given Linux distribution. Until recently, Microsoft Windows software management wasn’t that centralized. There was a system for adding or removing components for Windows itself, but not […]
Software Category, System Software
September 12, 2023
Via: Ars TechnicaIt’s the beginning of the end for third-party printer drivers in Windows, according to a support document the company released earlier this month. Instead of bespoke drivers for individual printers and scanners, Windows will rely on its built-in universal “class […]
September 5, 2023
Via: BGRWindows 11 has a lot of quirks that some users don’t like. Perhaps one of the most annoying, though, is just how slow the File Explorer can be. Luckily, some users have discovered a weird bug that makes File Explorer […]
Development Software, Software Category
August 31, 2023
Via: InfoWorldMicrosoft is retiring its Visual Studio for Mac IDE. The company advises developers on Mac to seek alternatives such as the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code and other extensions that enable .NET development. Citing ongoing user feedback and […]
August 25, 2023
Via: BGRMicrosoft isn’t set to end support for Windows 10 until 2025, but users now have a reason to upgrade to Windows 11 sooner than that. That’s because new Intel documents have leaked, revealing that support for Wi-Fi 7 will not […]
August 23, 2023
Via: TechRadarWindows 11 could get AI enhancements for a bunch of its core apps in the future, according to a well-known source of leaks on all things Microsoft. Zac Bowden (of Windows Central) informs us Microsoft is considering bolstering a ‘handful’ […]
Application Software, Software Category
August 22, 2023
Via: BGRThe push to incorporate AI tools into everything is ongoing, and Microsoft clearly doesn’t want to be left behind if recent reports are to be believed. According to a report from Windows Central, sources have said that Microsoft plans to […]
Software Category, System Software
August 11, 2023
Via: ComputerworldWith its August Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft pushed out 90 updates for the Windows and Office platforms. The latest fixes include another update for Microsoft Exchange (along with with a warning about failed updates to Exchange Server 2016 and 2019) […]