CTOvision

MAY 6, 2014

Microsoft acknowledged a zero day vulnerability in Internet Explorer – the default web browser for many computers, laptops, and tablets – in a security advisory released last weekend. Vulnerable Internet Explorers include versions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. The vulnerability places Microsoft in an interesting situation.

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The Verge

MAY 4, 2021

Microsoft will start fully removing Adobe Flash from Windows 10 this summer. The Windows 10 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player,” which permanently removes Flash as a component of the operating system, will become mandatory starting in July. Windows Server 2012, and Windows Embedded 8 Standard.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Microsoft will soon force Windows 11 Pro users to create a Microsoft account and be connected to the internet for the initial setup process. The new requirements mirror those for Windows 11 Home, which has required an internet connection and account since it launched in October of last year. Read more.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

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. Back in 1985, Windows 1.0

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Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

Today Microsoft announced the next big chapter for its ubiquitous operating system: Windows 11 is here, and while there’s some awkwardness to work out (specifically in the way Microsoft is handling Android app integration), Windows 11 feels like the big facelift Microsoft really needed. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 18, 2021

The same goes for some operating systems. The next version of Windows is due this fall, and with the beta out for developers and Windows insiders, there have been plenty of chances to dive into the OS to see what’s next from Microsoft. They say that some people never change. Read more.

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Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

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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Gizmodo

JUNE 17, 2021

It’s about time Microsoft introduced something new, and we’re pretty sure that what’s on the way is a new version of Windows. Specifically, we expect to see Windows 11, because Windows 10X has all but kicked the bucket before it even had a chance. Read more.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Ali Spain, the Microsoft Alumni Network’s outgoing executive director, opens the Connect 2023 conference in Redmond on Thursday morning. Microsoft will turn 50 in less than two years, and attendees spanned many of the company’s decades. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert at the Microsoft Alumni Network conference.

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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.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 15, 2016

All enterprise professionals should continue to track MicroSoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ). We focus most of our energy tracking smaller, more disruptive firms since most enterprise technologists will know how to get updates on MicroSoft, but like the other Tech Titans we track we have to keep an eye out for surprises. What Is Microsoft HoloLens?

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We already know Microsoft is launching Windows 11 on Oct. 5, but what would a new operating system be without new hardware to showcase it? Microsoft is having what many have pegged as a Surface hardware event on Sept. 22 at 8 a.m.

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Vox

JANUARY 26, 2023

Two decades ago, Google edged out Microsoft with the world’s most popular search engine. Microsoft now wants to win the AI race. Microsoft appears to be on the cusp of being something it hasn’t been in a long time: cutting-edge. And Microsoft is its very good friend. And Microsoft is its very good friend.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 31, 2021

We’re getting closer to a Windows 11 launch date: Microsoft announced that the next generation of its operating system for PCs will begin rolling out as a free upgrade beginning Oct. 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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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Windows 11 is going to be a major upgrade. 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.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2021

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

JULY 26, 2021

Windows 11 is on the way, and it’s going to bring with it a new look, new colors , and new features when it becomes available later in the year. But not everything that’s currently in Windows 10 is going to survive the upgrade. 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. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Windows 11 is on the way, and if you’re curious, you can actually try it out right now. 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.

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Gizmodo

JULY 2, 2021

Windows 11 might be grabbing most of the headlines at the moment, but Windows 10 remains Microsoft’s current operating system, and it’s received a fair few updates and new features since it launched six years ago.

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Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Microsoft’s legendary talking office supply has returned from the dead. While the jovial paperclip won’t improve your spelling or help you write a letter, Clippy is being resurrected as part of Microsoft’s new batch of emoji for Windows 11. Read more.

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GeekWire

JUNE 18, 2020

Microsoft President Brad Smith speaking at the 2019 GeekWire Summit. Microsoft President Brad Smith wants more scrutiny on app store policies imposed by its competitors such as Apple and Google. Those comments elicited reaction on Twitter from former Windows exec Steven Sinofsky. Speaking of shouting out to @microsoft.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 26, 2021

Microsoft is changing even more Windows 10 icons as part of its latest Insider Preview Build 21343. The company has already redesigned the icons of its built-in apps and a few others, like Windows Security, Narrator, and Notepad. And back in 2018, Microsoft gave its Office icons a total overhaul.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

There are plenty of reasons why you might wait to upgrade to Windows 11. 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. The last thing some of us can take right now is the loss of routine. Read more.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux. No harm, no foul.

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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

JULY 7, 2021

Windows users, listen up. 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.

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Vox

APRIL 12, 2023

Back in 1995, Microsoft’s new operating systems were a big deal. Torsten Blackwood/AFP via Getty Images They stayed true through Zunes, Windows Phones, and the original Bing. Now Microsoft’s fans are enjoying its big AI moment. So now Microsoft’s having a rare moment in the sun, and at Google’s expense.

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Gizmodo

MAY 21, 2021

For most of us, occasionally switching up the desktop wallpaper is about as adventurous as we get when it comes to customizing the appearance of Windows. But there are in fact a multitude of ways to transform the operating system to perfectly customize its look—either through Windows’ own settings or with the help of… Read more.

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IT Toolbox

JULY 26, 2016

I am sure you have heard of how Microsoft was placed under an antitrust probe and lost (minds out of the gutter please). They were sued because they were trying to force the windows operating system users to use internet explorer over and above other browsers.

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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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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.

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Vox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Oh, nothing much — just the future of the internet. The outcomes of these cases, starting with this one, will tell us if our antitrust laws, written decades before the internet existed and tried before an increasingly business-friendly justice system, can be applied to dominant digital platforms’ business practices now. “If

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