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Microsoft Is Replacing Windows Media Player With an App Called. Media Player for Windows

Gizmodo

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

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Even Windows XP Got a Patch

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The recently discovered vulnerability in Internet Explorer raised quite an uproar with the media and techies in April. Regarding Windows XP, Microsoft’s report states that an update for the operating system is available today. By ShannonPerry. For those with automatic updates enabled, the fix will install itself.

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Windows turns 35: a visual history

The Verge

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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Windows 11's First Major Update Arrives Soon: Here's What's Coming

Gizmodo

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.

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Russia Partially Blocks Facebook After It ‘Censored’ State Media

Gizmodo

social media firm of “censoring” state media. Russia has announced it’s taking action to partially block access to Facebook within the country, accusing the U.S. The restrictions, announced on Friday, came as the sun set on the second day of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Read more.

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MicroSoft: Still dominating in enterprise office automation

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The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other. Microsoft's $26Bn LinkedIn Deal Begs 'Immaterial' Social Media Valuation Questions (forbes.com). Time to Patch Your Windows (krebsonsecurity.com). Related articles.

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Microsoft alumni reunite in Redmond, look ahead to what’s next in AI and the world

GeekWire

“It’s really great for me to be able to finally come and collect your thanks and adulation for Windows Vista,” the T-Mobile CEO and former Windows marketing executive said with a grin, getting a big laugh about one of the company’s legendary duds from hundreds of former Microsoft employees and executives Thursday.

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