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View All »Newly released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10166 delivers latest wave of fixes and refinements
A new build for PCs was released Thursday to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring – Build 10166. “Just like the three builds we released last week, this build is all about bug fixing and fit-and-finish,” writes Gabe Aul on Blogging Windows. “Be sure to keep using the Windows Feedback … Read more »
‘Assassin’s Creed Pirates’ and ‘Sago Mini Ocean Swimmer’ among latest Red Stripe Deals
Ahoy matey! We’re a few months shy of Talk Like a Pirate Day, but the newest Red Stripe Deals includes a swashbuckling adventure, an ocean of games for kids and a QR code scanner. Some of these Windows and Windows Phone games, apps and Xbox titles clock in at less … Read more »
Public preview of Azure AD Reporting API now available
The public preview of the Azure AD Reporting API is now available. Using this set of REST APIs you can programmatically access data from Azure AD reports in your preferred format. You can also use a variety of tools and programming languages to access the data, such as C#, PowerShell, or any … Read more »
Learn how Microsoft protects customer data in the cloud, and what you can do to help
You know that OneDrive securely stores your data in the cloud. But do you know how Microsoft ensures the security of your important files and cherished moments? In a blog post, Nishtha Arora shares a look at Microsoft’s security efforts, along with tips on how you can help make sure … Read more »
How Microsoft Dynamics helps Ashley Furniture grow and transform the shopping experience
When Ashley Furniture Industries wanted to upgrade its retail management system, it turned to Microsoft Dynamics. The application is helping the world’s largest furniture manufacturer reach its revenue goals, shorten in-store sales cycles and broaden its appeal to a wider demographic. … Read more »
Microsoft Azure announces new features for Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Hyper-Scale and more
The Microsoft Azure team announced several new releases Thursday, including an extension of Hybrid Cloud capabilities, aimed at the vision of delivering the most complete, open cloud in the industry. Azure Site Recovery is now generally available, providing a way to make recovery, cloud migration and management of multiple environments, … Read more »
Openness partner spotlight: Canonical opens up the cloud with Ubuntu
At next week’s Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft will be sharing its “Microsoft + Open Source” booth with Canonical, which will demonstrate the value of using Ubuntu with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Canonical is the commercial support and engineering organization that stands behind Ubuntu, “helping the operating system reach a … Read more »
Office 2016 for Mac is now available, with major updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote
Office 2016 for Mac is now available to Office 365 customers in 139 countries and 16 languages, with new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. Based on feedback from Mac Office users, the updates pair the best of Mac with the familiar Office experience, including the popular Ribbon … Read more »
New Skype TX controller helps broadcasters create innovative content
Skype TX controller software, which gives broadcasters and content producers the ability to control and manage multiple Skype TX units from a single user interface, has been updated and includes all new features that help broadcasters create new innovative content. “This includes live video previews, remote setting controls, and integration … Read more »
Developed by Microsoft researchers, WearDrive extends battery life of wearable gadgets
Microsoft researchers have come up with a way to make wearable gadgets such as fitness trackers and smart watches go much longer between charges. The research project, called WearDrive, is the latest development in the researchers’ broad effort to vastly improve the battery life of all our favorite devices. This … Read more »
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