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Microsoft to pause optional non-security updates for Windows

25 March 2020, 13:11

Company will focus on security updates from May onwards, it says.

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HP teases its 'no compromises' Reverb G2 VR headset

24 March 2020, 14:41

Aimed at developers, architects, and VR users. Made with help from Valve and Microsoft.

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Microsoft issues zero-day Windows RCE security alert

24 March 2020, 14:41

Admits hackers are already exploiting the vulnerability in Adobe Type Manager Library.

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Microsoft teases updated Windows 10 UI in 1bn video

20 March 2020, 15:11

Glimpses of new Fluent design icons, File Explorer, and new Start Menu are shared.

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AMD and Nvidia get ready for DirectX 12 Ultimate

20 March 2020, 11:31

Both red and green teams have demo videos showing the new API in action.

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DirectX 12 Ultimate: Microsoft seeks to align Xbox, PC graphics

20 March 2020, 10:11

Adds support for four key technologies; ray tracing, VRS, mesh shaders, and sampler feedback.

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Microsoft reveals Xbox Series X controller

18 March 2020, 13:11

The new controller is said to fit a wider range of hand sizes and has a redesigned D-pad.

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Windows 10 now on over a billion active devices

17 March 2020, 11:11

It took Microsoft twice as long as it originally estimated to reach this milestone.

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Microsoft reveals full specs of the Xbox Series X

16 March 2020, 16:11

Cornerstones of the new console will be "performance, speed and compatibility".

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Bill Gates steps down from the Microsoft board

16 March 2020, 10:11

Will continue to be engaged with technical leadership but will focus on his philanthropy.

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QOTW: Are you able to work from home?

13 March 2020, 16:31

Do you have the tools required, and is your employer open to the idea?

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Microsoft Windows 10 Insider Build 19582 majors on eye control

13 March 2020, 11:11

You will need a specialised camera from the likes of Tobii to make use of this feature.

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Microsoft and Ubisoft line up E3 2020 alternative digital events

12 March 2020, 11:11

The gaming industry must march on, even if its biggest showcase event has been canned.

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Windows 7 still OS choice of more than a quarter of Windows users

4 March 2020, 12:11

Microsoft sees this is an 'opportunity' but blames Covid-19 and Intel for stalling upgrade rate.

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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary lands on PC

4 March 2020, 11:11

Grab this remaster via the Xbox Game Pass for PC, Microsoft Store, or Steam.

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Microsoft Surface Duo foldable 'Peek' feature videos leak

27 February 2020, 11:11

Shows off Microsoft's peek-style UI for notifications, and seeing who is calling.

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Microsoft confirms a 12TFLOPS AMD APU is in the Xbox Series X

25 February 2020, 10:11

Processor uses Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architecture for 4x performance of an Xbox One console.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator boasts "all the airports in the world"

24 February 2020, 14:21

Upgrades from predecessor's 24,000 to 37,000 real-world modelled airports.

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Microsoft Defender security software on way to Android, iOS

21 February 2020, 10:11

And it has launched a public preview of Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux.

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Microsoft releases unified Office Mobile app for Android

18 February 2020, 13:21

Combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint but isn't optimised for tablets right now.

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VIP UK Awarded Microsoft Authorised UK Distributor Contract

17 February 2020, 17:35

VIP UK Awarded Microsoft Authorised UK Distributor Contract.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 specs leaked

17 February 2020, 11:11

Report claims Surface updates will be unveiled at a Spring Hardware Event in NYC.

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Microsoft Surface Duo spotted in action on public transport

7 February 2020, 12:31

Android powered foldable device appears to have gained a front facing flash unit.

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PCMark 10 benchmark shows performance improvement

6 February 2020, 17:38

With new Microsoft Edge browser.

Xbox Series X 'mystery slot' expected to fit CFExpress cards

5 February 2020, 11:15

Meanwhile, Sony has published an official landing page for the PlayStation 5.

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Microsoft to make Notepad, Paint and WordPad optional

4 February 2020, 10:11

Latest Insider build allows users to uninstall these long-in-the-tooth staple apps.

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Steam breaks concurrent user record with 18.8m gamers

3 February 2020, 14:51

And the latest user data survey shows a wave of Windows 7 to 10 migrations.

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Microsoft gaming division revenue falls 21 per cent

30 January 2020, 10:11

Predicts decline to continue in low/double digits ahead of Xbox Series X launch.

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Microsoft will release a free Windows 7 'black desktop' fix

27 January 2020, 13:31

OS maker previously shared workarounds for the problem. Software update is due in Feb.

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QOTW: First impressions of Microsoft's Edge Chromium browser?

24 January 2020, 16:31

Yay or nay for Microsoft's revamped window to the web?

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Microsoft announces Windows dual-screen preview SDKs

23 January 2020, 13:11

And there is a new PowerToy utility on the way, called PowerLauncher.

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Wine 5.0 stable released for all supported platforms

22 January 2020, 13:31

Adds lots of improvements such as support for multiple monitors and Vulkan 1.1.

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Microsoft spotted testing adverts embedded in WordPad

22 January 2020, 12:21

At least six variants of adverts for the Office Web Apps eat into your vertical space.

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