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Microsoft is once again at the center of a maelstrom of debate, but this time the storm is not just about operating systems or productivity software—it’s about the convergence of advanced artificial intelligence, military technology, and the ethical quandaries that arise when the two collide...

A recent user report on a popular tech forum has raised eyebrows among privacy enthusiasts and Windows users alike. The issue? A request from the Microsoft Copilot app to track a user across apps—even when the “allow apps to ask to track” option is disabled. This seemingly contradictory behavior...

If I ask Google how many computer companies are a certain nationality, a bit later I get an email regarding that topic. Does that mean I am being monitored? Coincidentally, I am also getting tons of spam. It is too much of a coincidence that it is by chance.

Ethereum nodes have been used in a variety of innovative ways recently. Some users have been using them to create decentralized applications (dApps), while others have been using them to track the price of Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. Additionally, some node operators have been using...

Hi, I get this request about accepting cookies on eBay on every visit, I have turned off advanced tracking protection for the site in FireFox so why is it asking every time? Thanks in advance.

Can one browser snoop on activity in another, assuming good security software is running (I just switched from Norton to Sophos)? I want to separate my Google activity from other things, so I'm considering running G things (gmail, Drive, Play Music) in Chrome only, and do all my other browser...

Hello I have hosted a VPN server using the add role and feature in windows server 2012 r2 is there any way to log all the websites that have been accessed while on the VPN. atm i can log visited websites ips but not the URL's.

Anyone following the excitement around virtual reality and augmented reality over the past year is aware of the anticipation surrounding Microsoft’s new Windows Mixed Reality headsets. You understand that a rapidly expanding mixed reality market is just waiting for developers like you to get...

With secure browsing in mind, I've been experimenting with various browsers that are advertised to offer good security in the Internet. I'm currently trying Yandex, which is Russian designed. Knowing how adept the Russians are, do you think I should have any concerns about their software, as far...

Integrate Your Sleep Number Bed with Microsoft Health and Other Services A recent update to SleepIQ (the Sleep Number Bed smartphone app) now allows Sleep Number Bed owners tie sleep to activity. From the update description: …now, SleepIQ can use data from your other health & fitness apps to...

Mobile app attribution, different from traditional online attribution which uses things like cookies or pixel tags, is the method of measuring a user’s activities on an app. These activities could be an app install, making in-app purchases or completing a level within an app. This information is...

Windows 10 Mobile Lumia devices have a handy option under Settings to track your steps and places you visit. If you use this alongside the Microsoft Health app and Microsoft Band v2 it will also fill in gaps in your steps when not wearing Band. read more Continue reading...

Here I help explain what the Microsoft Health Calorie Adjustment is for Microsoft Band owners. read more Continue reading...

Learn how to work with Link Removed on your Surface to get stuff done. Your personal digital assistant can track packages and flights, give you show times, remind you to pick up groceries, schedule meetings, and even send email messages for you. Link Removed Cortana is your virtual assistant...

In this episode, Robert is joined by Peaky Yuter, a Microsoft summer intern who worked on the Link Removed. This very cool extension helps you keep track of your extensions across all of your development environments. It keeps track of the extensions you have installed by creating a synchronized...

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The Microsoft Band is a pretty stellar fitness tracking device, but it's not the only thing you might need to put in high mileage. read more Continue reading...

By using an offline installer is there any problem with doing it? i.e. spyware, tracking, cost

Unfortunately Windowsforum.com suffered an extreme spam event at the weekend. The spammer initially struck Friday by managing to create a large number of false accounts. These accounts went unnoticed until Sunday by which time every account had profile posts showing. As soon as they were...

I've been reading some informative threads on Virtual PC etc, but still have not come to the conclusion as to which VM is best for my purposes. I have zero experience running a VM. My AMD64 bit APU is qualified. I installed Virtual PC and it appears that I must re-install from system DVD. Can...