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Microsoft is targeting Linux via Azure Sphere OS Microsoft Satya Nadella did not want to leave Microsoft searching too much for a solution and took a more pragmatic approach of things. This resulted in the announcement of Azure Sphere OS which is a custom Linux distribution that’s designed for small IoT devices connected to the Internet such as various appliances and toys that don’t support Windows as their operating system. The custom Linux distribution is a part of an end to end design that includes a chip and Microsoft ‘s security features and monitoring....

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Any guesses? It’s Command Prompt and Command Console! You might not have thought about the fact that Microsoft could actually do something about this black and boring screen. As the Windows 10 October 2018 Update progressed in the Dark theme, there is one more area to cover in the upcoming update. Jen Gentleman revealed some interesting improvements to the Windows 10 Command Console. She also clarified the changes with the pre-updated version....

Meet Carmel, Microsoft’s upcoming foldable Surface Pro It seems that the Surface Pro 6th generation will be codenamed Carmel. The foldable device that will be running Windows 10 and was called the Surface Phone by some voices in the tech space will make its debut by the end of 2018. The much-awaited device will be probably launched as part of a brand new device ecosystem launch. New details emerge about Andromeda Redmond is reportedly hoping to launch Andromeda with a little help coming from OEMs....

Not to mention the hassle and money spent just to get if from someone who bought 10 consoles first day and is now reselling them for more than they originally cost, just to make a profit. It’s understandable that everyone wants to get their hands on the latest consoles and such a trial can really tests someone’s patience. Microsoft Insiders can reserve Xbox Series X/S In order to actually give more people the chance to get their favorite consoles right from the start, Microsoft pulls a trick out their sleeve....

The Redmond-based tech company now plans to use the Ethereum blockchain in its continuous fight against digital piracy. Argus is the new defense against online piracy Hybrid work has really changed the work landscape beyond a point that experts predicted initially, and malicious third parties are always on the lookout for a quick way into our systems. In a recent paper released by Microsoft, the company describes an evergrowing need to bolster anti-piracy campaigns based on Ethereum, called Argus....

Microsoft was asked on Twitter via its Windows Insider chief Dona Sarkar about the appearance of ISOs for the build since it is already out on the Insider platform. Sarkar confirmed that there should be new ISOs released within a week as a direct reply to the tweet. The new update ill come gradually While the official release date for Microsoft’s Windows 10 Creators Update is 11th of April, not everyone will be getting the patch on that day....

The latest trailer for the game showcased Mira and all the cool things she can do — and yes, that includes some biting action. Her sister is Maya and as its clearly shown from the trailer, they do not get along. Mira said she has been waiting a long time to reunite with her sister but not in a good way. This seems to suggest Maya must have done something to her in the past or even decided to abandon her after she turned....

What was the original problem What happened was that Microsoft issued a firmware update in July 2018 that was meant to give the Surface Pro 4 lots of new improvements. Unfortunately for Microsoft, what the update allegedly did was screw up many a display with no possibility of a workaround. Back to the issue in hand Apparently, Microsoft started to replace some units fairly quickly (for a tech company anyway). Now, according to new reports, Microsoft has decided to speed up the process....

Mozilla has been in a long-term push and shove situation with Microsoft. This is quite evident, especially when it comes to the default browser settings in Windows 11. However, this is now a thing of the past based on the move that they just pulled. Policy update Before, users had to go through a tedious process just to have Firefox on their devices. Before July 2021, it was next to impossible for one to install browsers using independent engines because Microsoft did not accommodate them on the Microsoft Store....

This has become even more important since Microsoft has moved towards Windows as a Service. But how can we control what we send Microsoft and what does this mean for users in the future? Windows 10 telemetry – What it means and what it does How to control what you send Microsoft If you open Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics and feedback, you will see what you are sending Microsoft....

This is currently being referred to by its vulnerability designation reference, CVE-2021-40444. We also know that it is currently being exploited, in Office documents, as well as significant patches for Microsoft products and cloud services. Microsoft fixes security breaches via Patch Tuesday During this month’s Patch Tuesday event, Microsoft released a total of 67 fixes for many of its products. The largest number of fixes, which is 27, was to repair problems that an attacker might use to raise their own privilege level on a computer....

My guess is that these are free pictures, so that’s how a third party managed to use them inside a non-official National Geographic application. But if you’re looking for a few awesome pictures, then this app performs the job. While we’re still waiting for an “official” version, this is what we’ll have to get used to. I’ve only decided to review it because many are probably searching for something that could bear the name “National Geographic....

We at WindowsReport looooooove to discover new, original Windows 10, 8 and Windows 8.1 apps and one such app is Lunar Phases. The title of the app explains what Lunar Phase is all about – you get to view the phase, age, and stage of the Moon. Even more, you can watch the surface of the Sun change with a near real time image, which looks quite cool on a Windows 10, 8 tablet....

In case you’re wondering what ray tracing is, it’s a rendering technique that generates hyper-realistic, cinema-quality lighting effects in video games. Also, it’s one of the advanced technologies that Microsoft’s Xbox Series X features. NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver The GeForce Game Ready driver version 451.48 is available for download. According to NVIDIA, the driver comes with full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. While Windows 10 2004 brings many impressive fresh features, only a few of them are gaming-focused....

While the new app is also in closed beta, you won’t be able to find it through the Windows 10 Store search. However, Windows Blog Italia — the first to point the app out — provides a download link so you can start using it on your Windows 10 Mobile device right now. Instagram for Windows 10 is a Project Islandwood app What’s specific about the new Instagram app is that it’s one of the first Project Islandwood apps in the Windows Store....

The shift in the work culture has also happened as more and more people are now interested in working for organizations that offer to work remotely as an option. Massive shift The experience working from home will result in a significant shift in employer-employee relations. The work to be done and how productivity will be measured are becoming hard as employers try to figure out whether working from home is convenient for the business....

Previously, if you were in a group call and host would leave, the entire group would have been disconnected. Not anymore: Now, if the call’s host leaves the group call, the rest of the members will remain connected. This comes as a huge relief to those who use Skype frequently, especially the group call feature, as you can imagine how annoying it must get to get cut off because one person leaves....

According to the developer, Warzone Firefight is a new multiplayer mode that will let up to eight players work together in order to complete five rounds of dynamic objectives before the timer ends. The new update also adds a Score Attack mode to the Halo 5 campaign, allowing the players to earn points and claim up to 50 medals for killing enemies with style. Along with these two new features, the update comes with three new multiplayer maps....

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