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- Microsoft wants volunteers to become Xbox Alpha — Skip Ahead Insiders – Windows Central 2019/09/21
Microsoft wants volunteers to become Xbox Alpha — Skip Ahead Insiders Windows CentralEver since the Xbox One Preview Program launched, many owners have signed up to test out upcoming software feature … - Microsoft release new Surface Dock update tool with Automatic Updates – MSPoweruser 2019/09/20
Microsoft release new Surface Dock update tool with Automatic Updates MSPoweruserMicrosoft has released a new update tool for the Surface Dock, the port replicator for a number of Surface devices whi … - One of Big Pharma’s Few Female CEOs May Be Joining Microsoft’s Board: Brainstorm Health – Fortune 2019/09/20
One of Big Pharma’s Few Female CEOs May Be Joining Microsoft’s Board: Brainstorm Health FortuneHello and happy Friday, readers. One of the few, and most prominent, female CEOs in Big Pharma may soon … - New tip suggests Microsoft Surface device will come with AMD's Ryzen 5 3550U and Ryzen 7 3750U processors – Notebookcheck.net 2019/09/20
New tip suggests Microsoft Surface device will come with AMD's Ryzen 5 3550U and Ryzen 7 3750U processors Notebookcheck.netAn interesting tip from a well-known leaker has seemingly revealed whic … - Microsoft Readies Raft of Updates to Office 365 and Azure Tools – Redmond Channel Partner 2019/09/20
Microsoft Readies Raft of Updates to Office 365 and Azure Tools Redmond Channel PartnerOrganizations using Office 365 and Azure solutions can expect several tooling updates from Microsoft starting th … - Updated Tools for Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Arriving Soon – Redmondmag.com 2019/09/20
Updated Tools for Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Arriving Soon Redmondmag.comMicrosoft recently announced a bunch of tooling updates for organizations using Office 365 and Azure solutions. - Bill Gates on his crazy early days at Microsoft: We ate powdered orange Tang instead of stopping for meals – CNBC 2019/09/20
Bill Gates on his crazy early days at Microsoft: We ate powdered orange Tang instead of stopping for meals CNBCDuring Microsoft's early years, Gates was sometimes too focused to stop for meals, … - Could this Microsoft-developed technology soon replace guide dogs? – MSPoweruser 2019/09/20
Could this Microsoft-developed technology soon replace guide dogs? MSPoweruserMicrosoft believes that “technology is a tool for all people”, and is proving this by consistently developing new technol … - How to Get Microsoft Office for Free (or Under $50) – Tom's Hardware 2019/09/20
How to Get Microsoft Office for Free (or Under $50) Tom's HardwareIf you know where to go, you can get Office for less than $50 or even free. - With 'Surface Centaurus,' can Microsoft avoid Samsung's Galaxy Fold mistakes? – Windows Central 2019/09/20
With 'Surface Centaurus,' can Microsoft avoid Samsung's Galaxy Fold mistakes? Windows CentralSamsung's Galaxy Fold has re-emerged after a difficult delay, alongside high-profile p …
Office 365 Blogs
- Introducing HP Elite Dragonfly—the ultralight PC designed for the mobile workforce 2019/09/18
The HP Elite Dragonfly is designed for mobile business professionals who need to move freely between conference rooms, campuses, airports, rideshares, and wherever work strikes. The post Introducing H … - Why banks are adopting a modern approach to cybersecurity—the Zero Trust model 2019/09/18
Safeguarding the growing digital estate in financial institutions requires a new paradigm and set of principles. Savvy banks and capital markets firms are employing a modern approach to cybersecurity … - Hustle Up! Discover Microsoft Store resources for a better side hustle 2019/09/17
Announcing Hustle Up! by Microsoft Store—10 questions to identify the best actionable tips and relevant Microsoft 365 resources to empower your pursuit of a side hustle. The post Hustle Up! Discover M … - Announcing the new version of Microsoft To Do—we’ve come a long way! 2019/09/09
The new version of Microsoft To Do includes a fresh design, access from wherever you are, and more integration with Microsoft apps and services. The post Announcing the new version of Microsoft To Do— … - Dell and Lenovo to announce their latest PCs at IFA 2019/09/05
This week at IFA 2019—the largest consumer tech show in Europe—Dell and Lenovo are announcing their latest PCs. The post Dell and Lenovo to announce their latest PCs at IFA appeared first on Microsoft … - Adobe Acrobat chooses Microsoft 365 for built-in app protection 2019/09/05
Adobe has integrated Microsoft Intune application protection directly into the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app. The post Adobe Acrobat chooses Microsoft 365 for built-in app protection appeared first … - New to Microsoft 365 in August—updates to Excel, PowerPoint, Yammer, and more 2019/08/28
This month, we’re rolling out improvements to help you build a more productive, collaborative, and secure work environment for you and your organization. The post New to Microsoft 365 in August—update … - Microsoft is a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management, 2019 2019/08/14
Microsoft is a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management, 2019. The post Microsoft is a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management, 2019 appeared f … - Kristiansund collaborates with Microsoft Teams to better serve its residents 2019/08/13
Kristiansund uses Microsoft Teams to transform the way it collaborates with colleagues, citizens, and other municipalities. The post Kristiansund collaborates with Microsoft Teams to better serve its … - Speed up your Windows 10 deployment with new FastTrack guidance 2019/08/12
FastTrack guidance for Windows 10 can help you to envision a technical plan, determine how to onboard and deploy new services and/or users, and work with you as you deploy Windows 10 to ensure you’re …
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- Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo Switch 2019/09/20
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 27, and the game is available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop. - How to Dismiss Past Outlook Reminders in Office 365 2019/09/20
Jen Gentleman, Software Engineer, Community Manager, and Windows Insider working at Microsoft, shared a helpful tip to get rid of reminders of past events in Outlook. Gentleman's discovery has ma … - Windows 10 rumor mill heats up with hints of build 19480 for 21H1 (!?) and Windows Sets 2019/09/20
Traces of Windows 10 build 19480 and newer have been found in languages packs available on the Microsoft Store, and Microsoft leaker WalkingCat also mentioned the comeback of Windows Sets today. - Windows 10 Insider build 18985 for 20H1 Fast Ring Insiders is out, here's what's fixed, and what isn't 2019/09/19
This afternoon (Redmond time) Microsoft has just released Windows Insider build 18985 for 20H1 Fast Ring insiders. Along with an updated Bluetooth pairing experience and an update to the Snip & Sk … - Windows 10 20H1 Build 18985 brings improved Bluetooth pairing experience to Fast Ring Insiders 2019/09/19
The main new feature in the 20H1 build 18985 is an improved Bluetooth pairing experience, which can now be completed right in the Windows 10 notification panel, no visit to the Settings app necessary. - The Surface Pro 7's Surface Pen might support wireless charging 2019/09/19
A new FCC filing indicates that the next Surface Pro might sport a pen that supports wireless charging. - OneDrive for iOS gets dark mode support just in time for iOS 13 2019/09/19
The new dark theme option in OneDrive is ready for iOS 13, which Apple has just released for the iPhone 6S and newer models. - How to use Microsoft Flow instead of IFTTT 2019/09/19
Microsoft Flow is a workflow automation platform that connects different apps and services to automate tasks. Flow integrates with many existing Microsoft apps and services (Office 365), as well as ot … - Just Cause 4, Dead by Daylight, and TerraTech are free to play with Xbox Live Gold this weekend 2019/09/19
Microsoft has just kicked off a new Free Play Days event on Xbox One, and Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now play Dead by Daylight: Special Edition, Just Cause 4, and TerraTech … - Microsoft launcher 5.9 beta now rolling out, with improved Calendar icon 2019/09/19
Now coming at version 5.9 (via MSPoweruser,) the latest beta is introducing a new calendar icon, as well as some other improvements.
The Verge – Microsoft
- Minecraft’s new character creator lets players control how they look 2019/09/20
The newest Minecraft beta update comes with the ability to make a customized version of yourself, as spotted by VentureBeat. Developer Mojang announced the feature in a blog post, noting the change al … - Microsoft’s next Surface Pen looks like it’ll have wireless charging 2019/09/19
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge An updated version of Microsoft’s Surface Pen, which is expected to be announced at the company’s annual fall hardware event on October 2nd, may come with w … - Microsoft employees are protesting the company’s ‘complicity in the climate crisis’ 2019/09/19
Alex Castro Microsoft workers have released a letter protesting the company’s work with oil companies, and say they’ve been made “complicit” in contributing to climate change. “If we want to make real … - Twitch competitor Mixer adds ads, but it might be keeping the revenue for itself 2019/09/16
Alex Castro / The Verge Mixer, Microsoft’s answer to Twitch, has just rolled out its first ads, but it appears the only entity earning money from the ads will be Mixer itself. Some of the ads will sho … - Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference kicks off on May 19th 2019/09/16
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft will host its 2020 Build developer conference in Seattle from Tuesday, May 19th to Thursday, May 21st, the company announced today. Microsoft didn’t s … - Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 may include a new 15-inch model 2019/09/14
Microsoft is planning to refresh its Surface lineup next month, and there could be a bigger version of the Surface Laptop 3 in the cards. WinFuture reports that Microsoft will unveil a new 15-inch ver … - Microsoft is working on foldable Surface devices with liquid-powered hinges 2019/09/13
Microsoft has been working on a dual-screen Surface device that may well resemble the company’s Courier concept. The software giant is expected to tease the device at its Surface hardware event next m … - Microsoft’s Surface event to include new Windows experiences and hardware 2019/09/12
Microsoft has started teasing more information about its upcoming Surface event in New York City next month. The software giant has sent another invite to members of the press today with a different i … - Microsoft will give iPhone users up to $650 toward a new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 2019/09/11
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you’re on the hunt for a good deal on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10, heading to your local Microsoft Store might be your best bet. It’s offering up to $650 of … - Taylor Swift threatened Microsoft with legal action over its racist Tay chatbot 2019/09/11
Taylor Swift’s lawyers threatened to sue Microsoft over the company’s Tay chatbot. The Guardian reports that a new book by Microsoft president Brad Smith reveals lawyers for Taylor Swift weren’t happy …