Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The new OS is pinging Microsoft servers every time the user updates their apps or the OS itself. A new update to Raspberry Pi OS, previously known as Raspbian, has put open-source fans on edge. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 10, 2021

As we wait to hear more about the next big update for Windows, Microsoft just teased the upcoming launch event with a medley of various startup sounds. The melodies for Windows 95, Windows XP, and Windows 7 have all been slowed down and linked together to form an 11-minute “slo-fi” experience. It’s a tad jarring to… Read more.

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Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

So, after all these years, Microsoft is finally pushing out a new app designed to handle everyday media playback in Windows 11. The current version of Windows Media Player has been around for more than a decade. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

Microsoft just took the wraps off Windows 11 , its long-awaited visual overhaul of the PC operating system used by more than a billion people. But now that we know what Windows 11 looks like, how can you start using it? Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 15, 2021

Clippy, the hero of Microsoft Office, is now an emoji. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

But before you can get there, Microsoft wants you to have the necessary hardware. The company published a blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11. It lays out the processors and systems that will be compatible with the new operating system, while… Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 30, 2021

Microsoft is cautioning that those who take an alternative road to installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware won’t receive software updates. Read more.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 20, 2021

Microsoft is reportedly reworking its entire Store app in Windows 10, including policy changes for developers and making the UI easier to navigate. Windows Central reports the changes are a sweeping rejuvenation of the Microsoft Store, changes that will hopefully encourage Windows 10 users to use the app more often… Read more.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 17, 2013

A good example of this type of openness is the Microsoft Outlook Messaging API (MAPI). This API is documented on the Microsoft web site , including a getting started guide, a concepts document, sample programs, and programming reference. An example of a standardized protocol is the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).

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GeekWire

JUNE 26, 2021

Everyone today is familiar with the success of Microsoft Office. What people don’t know is how difficult it was for Microsoft to gain a leadership position in the office productivity space before Windows became a popular platform. Microsoft had its own MS-DOS-based offerings called Microsoft Word and Microsoft Multiplan.

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Linux Academy

JUNE 4, 2019

The Serverless Framework is an open-source project that replaces traditional platforms (hardware, operating systems) with a platform that can run in a cloud environment. Your information is sitting out on the internet. App Services : Microsoft’s suite of serverless technologies. What is serverless framework?

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Those who were brave enough to download Windows 11 might have noticed that, while the new OS is more attractive than those before it, some interfaces are stuck in the stone age. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’d rather wait for polished public version of Microsoft’s next operating system to be released, there are some things you need to check on your PC ahead of time to make sure there’s a smooth and stress-free transition. Windows 11 is on the way, and if you’re curious, you can actually try it out right now. Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In many cases, your machine might not be ready for the update, but upgrading to a new operating system can be a significant disruption to your daily life. There are plenty of reasons why you might wait to upgrade to Windows 11. The last thing some of us can take right now is the loss of routine. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

Windows is my desktop operating system. It’s what I’ve been using all my life. I feel just as married to it as my Android smartphone, which has been my mobile OS since the dawn of smartphones (or just shortly thereafter). But despite the different ways that I can sync the two platforms through apps and browsers, I… Read more.

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Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Windows 11 is here, which means that third-party utilities for Microsoft’s brand new operating system are rolling out as well. Some of them bring back features that haven’t been carried over from Windows 10, and some of them add extra functionality on top of Windows 11. Here are the most useful ones we’ve found so far.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 26, 2021

I’m not usually one to wax rhapsodic about an operating system, but let’s go back 20 years to just before the launch of Mac OS X and talk about what came before and everything that came after. Twenty years is a rare and important milestone for a piece of software. After all, most software rarely breaks the two-year… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 7, 2021

Late Tuesday, Microsoft released an emergency patch for a critical security bug dubbed “PrintNightmare.” Per Microsoft, attackers can take advantage of this vulnerability to install malicious code, view or change a person’s data, or even “create new accounts with full user rights”—so download… Read more. Windows users, listen up.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 3, 2021

Initially spotted by Windows Latest , Microsoft has quietly posted pics of the two refreshed apps on Unsplash. Windows 11 is arriving later this year , and with it, a new refreshed version of MS Paint and Photos. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 14, 2021

We still don’t know what’s next for Windows, though we will almost certainly find out at Microsoft’s event on June 24. Both Nvidia and Microsoft are urging users to upgrade to the latest, lest they get left behind in unsupported software land. Read more.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Alex Birsan, a Romanian threat researcher, recently made over $130,000 by virtuously breaking into IT systems at dozens of major tech companies. Read more.

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Gizmodo

MAY 7, 2021

Despite being announced back in the fall of 2019 and having already suffered from multiple delays, a new report is claiming that Windows 10X won’t ship in 2021 and possibly may never see an official retail launch. Read more.

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Galido

APRIL 9, 2020

After all, it is why we use this format : to ensure that the content of our files is not easily or accidentally tampered with, and to ensure that our documents look the same on various devices running on different operating systems. Click on it, safe the spreadsheet on your disk and start editing in Microsoft Excel immediately.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 20, 2022

With the release of Windows 11 , Microsoft took a big step toward modernizing its desktop OS by redesigning outdated interfaces. But when the update arrived, the reception was mixed. Some things looked great, others were wonky (a centered Taskbar, really?!), and then there were some areas that seemed completely… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 15, 2021

We’re just one week away from finding out what Microsoft has in store for the next version of Windows, but developer build leaks indicate Windows 11 is getting a dramatic visual overhaul. Read more.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 17, 2016

Here’s another topic that came up at the recent DevOps Networking Forum: Spotify’s SDN Internet Router (SIR). Microsoft seems to be all about shocking the world these days (see my related mention of their SQL Server announcement below). At the recent OCP Summit, Microsoft introduced Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC).

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 26, 2022

Microsoft today previewed its first major Windows 11 update, which will bring taskbar improvements and long-awaited Android app integration. Also coming to the desktop OS are redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps and new ways to share windows. Windows head Panos Panay briefly teased the changes in a blog post that… Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 4, 2021

More than six years after the release of Windows 10, Microsoft is releasing the next big chapter in its ubiquitous OS on Oct. A recent survey suggests that more than 60% of people aren’t even aware that Windows 11 is coming out, which indicates there probably won’t be a mad rush to upgrade. Read more.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 11, 2022

If you were brave enough to be an early adopter of the Microsoft Surface Duo, you might also be fearless enough to install Windows 11 on it. I’m here to tell you how to do it, but I’m also here to tell you not to do it. Read more.

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Scott Lowe

JULY 17, 2020

Welcome to Technology Short Take #129, where I’ve collected a bunch of links and references to technology-centric resources around the Internet. This is a great read overall, but one sentence in particular really caught my eye: “30 years ago I was able to write a complete multitasking operating system in Z80 assembly code.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 28, 2022

But Microsoft also released another OS, Windows 11 SE, which looks like Windows 11 and shares some common features, but there are also a slew of differences that separate Windows 11 SE laptops from their full… Read more. Windows 11 has been available to install since last October, and its first major update is already on the way.

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Galido

MAY 1, 2019

The “Internet of Things” is a recent term we now hear more and more about. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. CIO Dashboard. Every pilot needs a trusty co-pilot.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Emojis might be low on that list, but the fact that Microsoft isn’t delivering on the three-dimensional pop-out emoji it promised us months ago is not a great sign. There are plenty of reasons why you might not be rushing out to upgrade to Windows 11. Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Microsoft announced today that Windows 11 beta users can now try out Android apps on their PC. But curiously, there are only 50 apps available. Read more.

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Galido

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Automakers want to standardize on a Linux-based OS that would make vehicle infotainment systems act more like smartphones. Automakers are working to standardize on a Linux-based operating system for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems that would make it easier for cars to act more like smartphones.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 29, 2021

Between TPMs, CPUs, and UEFIs, the system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11 haven’t been the easiest to figure out. Microsoft changed them only hours after pushing out the first Insider Preview Build for early adopters. If you’re wondering exactly what you’ll need to run Windows 11, we’re here to make some… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 25, 2021

When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 this week, it also made a fanfare of bringing Android apps to the OS through the Amazon Appstore. It’s an exciting feature both for Windows diehards looking for more ways to tinker and for casual users who might want the added utility of an Android app. But the initial announcement … Read more.

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