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Application Software, Software Category

Microsoft is killing off its 365 extensions for Chrome and Edge

November 27, 2023

Via: BGR

Despite 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, […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows Hello fingerprint authentication isn’t as strong as Microsoft thought

November 22, 2023

Via: BGR

A 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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Windows 10

November 17, 2023

Via: BGR

To 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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 and 11 activation issues, says it is investigating

November 16, 2023

Via: TechSpot

According 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

What’s new and improved in Microsoft’s .NET 8

November 16, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

One 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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft reflects on 20 years of Windows Patch Tuesday

November 10, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Microsoft’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, […]


Operating systems, Windows

17 ways to speed up Windows 10

November 9, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Want 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

Microsoft .NET 8 enhances ID management

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

Microsoft .NET 8 nears the finish line

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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

You can no longer upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 7 or 8 for free

October 12, 2023

Via: BGR

If 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

Microsoft says the revamped Teams app is twice as fast, uses half the memory

October 6, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Microsoft 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

Microsoft ships Java 21 builds

October 3, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

Hot 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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

Intro to Winget: Microsoft’s package manager for WIndows

September 20, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

In 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

Microsoft will stop accepting new third-party print drivers in Windows

September 12, 2023

Via: Ars Technica

It’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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

This strange Windows 11 bug actually makes File Explorer more responsive

September 5, 2023

Via: BGR

Windows 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

Microsoft axes Visual Studio for Mac

August 31, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

Microsoft 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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

Leaks reveal Windows 10 won’t support Wi-Fi 7

August 25, 2023

Via: BGR

Microsoft 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 […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft could be planning to infuse Windows 11 with AI in every corner

August 23, 2023

Via: TechRadar

Windows 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

Microsoft could bring AI to the Windows 11 Paint app

August 22, 2023

Via: BGR

The 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

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft rolls out 90 updates for Windows, Office

August 11, 2023

Via: Computerworld

With 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) […]