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Introduction Ladies and gentlemen of the Windows universe, a seismic shift is on the horizon. Microsoft is gearing up to bid adieu to ActiveX controls in the upcoming Office 2024 release. This change will affect both Windows 11 and 10 users, signaling a momentous point in our journey with...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software features, Windows 11 has made significant changes since its release in late 2021, not only adding functionalities but also retiring several longstanding ones. As more updates are rolled out, the question of which features will remain and which will...

In the ever-evolving landscape of operating systems, a fresh concept has emerged that reignites interest in Windows 10. As Microsoft prepares to phase out support for Windows 10, users are finding themselves at a crossroads: upgrade to the AI-centric Windows 11 or cling to an unsupported...

Windows 11 has officially crossed a significant milestone by surpassing the 30% market share threshold, the first time since its initial launch in October 2021. This achievement highlights the increasing acceptance and adoption of Microsoft’s latest operating system among users and substantiates...

Powered by Artificial Intelligence and the onboard Neural Network accelerator, Eye Contact helps to adjust your gaze on video calls and recordings, so you appear to be looking directly in the camera. In today’s environment, having technology that helps foster human connection is more important...

Intelligent Edge devices and solutions were on full display at the Microsoft CES 2020 Showcase this week. New PCs, connected storefront and IOT solutions demonstrated the power of Microsoft’s unique and growing relationship with its partners around the world. Working with this vibrant partner...

The conventional wisdom is that cloud adoption is significant and growing rapidly – and, in this case, the conventional wisdom is right. As migration to the cloud continues, so does the need to migrate data from on-premises platforms to the cloud and Continue reading...

Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2018Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeDuration: 1 hour Most people think firewalls when it comes to network security and defending against cyber-threats. But with today’s increasingly sophisticated cyber-security threats Continue reading...

The 2016 Global Knowledge IT Skills & Salary Survey report contains a fairly comprehensive roadmap of the current employment landscape (both and out of IT) and what will improve anyone's chances of retaining a job or increasing their compensation. read more Continue reading...

I am seeing quite a few "Optional" updates for Windows 10. Some of those are related to the Update process. I realize they may just be realigning the Update servers or some necessary change in order to keep the update process working, but are they doing more? Making changes to the Update...

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IoT is all the rage, but how do you connect those "things" TO the internet, to the cloud, to Azure? Luckily Visual C++ MVP Alon Fliess is here to help with a great blog post. Link Removed Introduction to the Internet of Things – From the Device to Microsoft Azure Cloud Technology advances in...

Does anybody think MS has missed the point that it's no longer necessary to replace the OS or computer every 3 years? Since Windows 7 hardware has got much better and improvements are smaller. Back in the 90's hardware changed so fast that a 3 year old machine was a real dog. Unless you are a...

How do I upgrade to this new operating system? They are no longer creating Windows operating systems with boring names (numbers) such as "Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10." I heard that they are now onto a new and supreme operating system that has an actual name now rather than numbers...

A recent remark from an IDC analyst puts touchscreen market share at a projected 15 percent (or less) by the end of 2013. There's now plenty of options on the market, but consumers still aren't buying. Does this mean Windows 8's focus on touch was for naught? The post Turns out, nobody wants to...

In this video, “When Solid State Hard Drives Fail”, Microsoft MVP and 7x Certified Information Technology Professional and Consultant Mike Fara, from Windows 7 Forums, takes a look at the frustration of identifying a SSD failure, the response from retail outlets, and the exceptional response of...

The latest video release showcasing Microsoft Windows 8 benchmarks, and a quick press release by Emily Wilson at Microsoft, shows that Windows 8’s boot time capability will be superior to Windows 7. No, the system was not in hibernation; otherwise we would have seen the restore from hibernation...

As CEO Steve Ballmer crows about Windows 7 sales, another exec, Stephen Rose, blogged warnings about the final death knell of Windows XP. This all flies in the face of recent Windows 8 sneak peaks, an OS Ballmer calls their "riskiest move yet." More...

# forwhatitsworth There are plenty of rumors circulating about Windows, from Windows 8 being distributed via special invites, Internet Explorer 9 rollout being pushed back to June, and Microsoft researching NFC technology for future Windows Phone 7 phones. More*» Source: Yahoo! News

The mobile phone is becoming the most popular consumer camera. While the benefits are quite clear, the mobile scenario presents several challenges. It is not always easy to capture good photos. Image-processing tools can improve photos after capture, but there are few tools tailored to on-phone...