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Is it time for Windows Phone owners to throw in the towel?
Over the last five years, Microsoft has tried to convince consumers to take a chance on its mobile software, an argument it has made through multiple versions of its Windows mobile software. But alas, people are still drawn to iPhones and to smartphones running Google's Android software....
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Is it time for Windows Phone owners to throw in the towel?Over the last five years, Microsoft has tried to convince consumers to take a chance on its mobile software, an argument it has made through multiple versions of its Windows mobile software. But alas, people are still drawn to iPhones and to smartphones running Google's Android software....Microsoft/WindowsNovember 7, 2015, 23:48:27Is it time for Windows Phone owners to throw in the towel?source: http://www.cnet.com/news/is-it-time-for-windows-phone-owners-to-throw-in-the-towel/ | November 7, 2015, 23:48:27
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Microsoft Readies Its Cortana For iOS Beta, Promises Invites In “Weeks”
Microsoft said earlier that its Cortana personal assistant – something of a rival to Google Now and Apple’s Siri – would take on its competition by offering cross-platform support, including via iOS and Android. It then delivered on those promises in August when it rolled out a Cortana for Android beta. Now it seems the iOS release is nearing, too – as the company has begun...
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Microsoft Readies Its Cortana For iOS Beta, Promises Invites In “Weeks”Microsoft said earlier that its Cortana personal assistant – something of a rival to Google Now and Apple’s Siri – would take on its competition by offering cross-platform support, including via iOS and Android. It then delivered on those promises in August when it rolled out a Cortana for Android beta. Now it seems the iOS release is nearing, too – as the company has begun...Microsoft/WindowsNovember 5, 2015, 15:37:18Microsoft Readies Its Cortana For iOS Beta, Promises Invites In “Weeks”source: http://techcrunch.com/2015/11/04/microsoft-readies-its-cortana-for-ios-beta-promises-invites-in-weeks/ | November 5, 2015, 15:37:18
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Checking In On Windows 10
Mired as we are in earnings season, I was slightly remiss this week in keeping tabs on Windows 10, Microsoft’s new operating system. A few things happened that are worth our time, and, as it’s the weekend, we have the minutes....
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Checking In On Windows 10Mired as we are in earnings season, I was slightly remiss this week in keeping tabs on Windows 10, Microsoft’s new operating system. A few things happened that are worth our time, and, as it’s the weekend, we have the minutes....Microsoft/WindowsNovember 1, 2015, 23:9:16Checking In On Windows 10source: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/31/checking-in-on-windows-10-2/ | November 1, 2015, 23:9:16
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No, Windows 10 Solitaire isn't the pay-to-play nightmare you're imagining
Forget that it automatically installs Candy Crush Saga. Ignore that Minecraft can't currently be run in full-screen mode. The most eyebrow-raising, outraged-headline-inducing gaming feature of Windows 10 is that Microsoft Solitaire costs money....
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No, Windows 10 Solitaire isn't the pay-to-play nightmare you're imaginingForget that it automatically installs Candy Crush Saga. Ignore that Minecraft can't currently be run in full-screen mode. The most eyebrow-raising, outraged-headline-inducing gaming feature of Windows 10 is that Microsoft Solitaire costs money....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 11, 2015, 15:15:44No, Windows 10 Solitaire isn't the pay-to-play nightmare you're imaginingsource: http://mashable.com/2015/08/03/windows-10-solitaire/#qkuhcaE9LPqA | October 11, 2015, 15:15:44
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After Nearly 30 Years, Microsoft’s Developer Division Head Leaves Company
The executive who oversees Microsoft’s developer tools and services, S. Somasegar, has announced that he will leave the company after 27 years. In a series of tweets, Somasegar, who is usually called by his nickname Soma, said he plans to pursue other career opportunities....
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After Nearly 30 Years, Microsoft’s Developer Division Head Leaves CompanyThe executive who oversees Microsoft’s developer tools and services, S. Somasegar, has announced that he will leave the company after 27 years. In a series of tweets, Somasegar, who is usually called by his nickname Soma, said he plans to pursue other career opportunities....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 9, 2015, 3:15:17After Nearly 30 Years, Microsoft’s Developer Division Head Leaves Companysource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/somasegar-leaves-microsoft/ | October 9, 2015, 3:15:17
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Everything You Need To Know From Microsoft’s Massive Hardware Event
Microsoft this morning announced a grip of new hardware, including Surface products, high-end smartphones, a wearable, Windows 10 for the Xbox One and its first laptop. The laptop, called the Surface Book, stunned in an event marked largely by products Microsoft watchers were expecting....
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Everything You Need To Know From Microsoft’s Massive Hardware EventMicrosoft this morning announced a grip of new hardware, including Surface products, high-end smartphones, a wearable, Windows 10 for the Xbox One and its first laptop. The laptop, called the Surface Book, stunned in an event marked largely by products Microsoft watchers were expecting....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 7, 2015, 2:41:44Everything You Need To Know From Microsoft’s Massive Hardware Eventsource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/06/everything-you-need-to-know-from-microsofts-massive-hardware-event/ | October 7, 2015, 2:41:44
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Microsoft acquires Havok from Intel
Microsoft has acquired game-technology vendor Havok from Intel for an undisclosed amount....
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Microsoft acquires Havok from IntelMicrosoft has acquired game-technology vendor Havok from Intel for an undisclosed amount....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 3, 2015, 1:51:7Microsoft acquires Havok from Intelsource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-acquires-havok-from-intel/ | October 3, 2015, 1:51:7
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Windows 10 after one month: Hits and misses
Nothing about Windows 10 has followed the standard timeline for a new Microsoft operating system release. Even the FUD is flying faster than usual....
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Windows 10 after one month: Hits and missesNothing about Windows 10 has followed the standard timeline for a new Microsoft operating system release. Even the FUD is flying faster than usual....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 3, 2015, 1:50:41Windows 10 after one month: Hits and missessource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-after-one-month-hits-and-misses/ | October 3, 2015, 1:50:41
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No, Microsoft is not spying on you with Windows 10
I'm dead serious. There is apparently a growing and very vocal population of people who believe that Windows 10 is basically a 1984 telescreen come to life. They are convinced that with Windows 10 Microsoft has built a spying apparatus not seen since the height of the Cold War, scraping up every detail of your life and feeding it back to Redmond for who knows what nefarious...
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No, Microsoft is not spying on you with Windows 10I'm dead serious. There is apparently a growing and very vocal population of people who believe that Windows 10 is basically a 1984 telescreen come to life. They are convinced that with Windows 10 Microsoft has built a spying apparatus not seen since the height of the Cold War, scraping up every detail of your life and feeding it back to Redmond for who knows what nefarious...Microsoft/WindowsOctober 3, 2015, 1:48:38No, Microsoft is not spying on you with Windows 10source: http://www.zdnet.com/article/no-microsoft-is-not-spying-on-you-with-windows-10/ | October 3, 2015, 1:48:38
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Microsoft's SharePoint 2016: What's hybrid got to do with it?
SharePoint Server 2016 isn't due to customers until the second quarter of calendar 2016. But Microsoft used its Ignite conference last week to talk a bit about what users can expect as the product moves from preview to final over the next few months...
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Microsoft's SharePoint 2016: What's hybrid got to do with it?SharePoint Server 2016 isn't due to customers until the second quarter of calendar 2016. But Microsoft used its Ignite conference last week to talk a bit about what users can expect as the product moves from preview to final over the next few months...Microsoft/WindowsSeptember 22, 2015, 22:19:10Microsoft's SharePoint 2016: What's hybrid got to do with it?source: http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-sharepoint-2016-whats-hybrid-got-to-do-with-it/ | September 22, 2015, 22:19:10
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Xbox One Getting Windows 10's "Edge" Browser
Microsoft confirmed the news this week on Twitter by bluntly responding to a user, "Yes, Edge will be coming to Xbox One." The company did not say if Edge on Xbox One will have the same features as the PC edition, but you can probably expect some fine-tuning for its console release....
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Xbox One Getting Windows 10's "Edge" BrowserMicrosoft confirmed the news this week on Twitter by bluntly responding to a user, "Yes, Edge will be coming to Xbox One." The company did not say if Edge on Xbox One will have the same features as the PC edition, but you can probably expect some fine-tuning for its console release....Microsoft/WindowsSeptember 19, 2015, 2:1:47Xbox One Getting Windows 10's "Edge" Browsersource: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/xbox-one-getting-windows-10s-200100702.html | September 19, 2015, 2:1:47
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Microsoft says Windows 10 on more 75 million devices
Microsoft said Wednesday that its new Windows 10 software is running on more than 75 million computers, tablets and other devices - in just under a month since the operating system was released....
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Microsoft says Windows 10 on more 75 million devicesMicrosoft said Wednesday that its new Windows 10 software is running on more than 75 million computers, tablets and other devices - in just under a month since the operating system was released....Microsoft/WindowsAugust 31, 2015, 2:37:12Microsoft says Windows 10 on more 75 million devicessource: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-on-more-75-million-devices/ | August 31, 2015, 2:37:12
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Microsoft issues emergency patch for all versions of Windows
It's all Internet Explorer's fault -- again. Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band patch for a "critical"-rated security vulnerability, affecting all supported versions of Windows. The software giant said in an advisory Tuesday that users visiting a specially-crafted website can lead to remote code execution on an affected machine....
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Microsoft issues emergency patch for all versions of WindowsIt's all Internet Explorer's fault -- again. Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band patch for a "critical"-rated security vulnerability, affecting all supported versions of Windows. The software giant said in an advisory Tuesday that users visiting a specially-crafted website can lead to remote code execution on an affected machine....Microsoft/WindowsAugust 19, 2015, 21:35:30Microsoft issues emergency patch for all versions of Windowssource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-all-windows-versions/ | August 19, 2015, 21:35:30
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30 Must-Have Free Windows Tools
Windows is the most popular operating system for desktops, so it’s no surprise that it supports a plethora of tools and apps, but not all of them are essential for use. While there are plenty of tools and software for each and every task – for customization, media, productivity, system or security – you probably just want the best tools for your needs....
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30 Must-Have Free Windows ToolsWindows is the most popular operating system for desktops, so it’s no surprise that it supports a plethora of tools and apps, but not all of them are essential for use. While there are plenty of tools and software for each and every task – for customization, media, productivity, system or security – you probably just want the best tools for your needs....Microsoft/WindowsAugust 17, 2015, 0:49:5330 Must-Have Free Windows Toolssource: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/free-windows-tools/ | August 17, 2015, 0:49:53
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Microsoft issues fix for Windows 10 endless reboot problem
Microsoft has just released a fix for a Windows 10 software update said to be causing machines to enter a restart loop. A patch for a patch? Yes, this is patchception. The troublesome update, titled KB3081424 was released last week, and it didn't take long for users to voice their issues with it on a Microsoft support forum. Many users reported the update was causing their ...
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Microsoft issues fix for Windows 10 endless reboot problemMicrosoft has just released a fix for a Windows 10 software update said to be causing machines to enter a restart loop. A patch for a patch? Yes, this is patchception. The troublesome update, titled KB3081424 was released last week, and it didn't take long for users to voice their issues with it on a Microsoft support forum. Many users reported the update was causing their ...Microsoft/WindowsAugust 12, 2015, 4:35:2Microsoft issues fix for Windows 10 endless reboot problemsource: http://mashable.com/2015/08/11/windows-10-endless-reboot/ | August 12, 2015, 4:35:2
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