Microsoft
Microsoft | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos
The Microsoft-Nuance Deal: A new push for voice technology?
Microsoft's decision to buy Nuance for $19.7 billion highlights how important voice-activated technology is already in healthcare and how ubiquitous it might become elsewhere.
When online suites go down, we need options not on the cloud
In the last week or so, Microsoft and Google briefly saw their online office suites go down. Before we get too reliant on the cloud for ordinary desktop work, maybe we should rethink what we're doing and consider a safety-belt...
For Microsoft and Apple, a reprise of all-virtual dev conferences
While the pandemic in some ways may be easing, both companies are sticking with online-only events for developers this year.
Windows Update for Business: details, details
Though most Windows 10 users assume Windows update for Business is mainly for, well, business use, it offers plenty of options for controlling updates and working with Intune.
Is it time to move to hosted Exchange? Considerations for IT
In the wake of serious attacks that exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server, it may be time to move your mail to the cloud. Here’s what to consider and plan for.
Microsoft hands IT admins beefed-up Windows release health hub
The Windows release health dashboard, which the company previewed at its Ignite conference, details known issues and blockers affecting Windows 10.
![Microsoft Windows 10X [logo]](https://images.idgesg.net/images/article/2021/03/microsoft_windows_10x_logo_2400x1600-100882262-small.3x2.jpg){kind=logo}
Everything you need to know about Windows 10X
Microsoft’s messaging around its upcoming Windows 10 variant has changed over time. You have questions? We have answers.
Patch Tuesday recap: This month, an ‘Ides of March’ update?
As the month winds down, some users may still be having issues with problematic printer drivers and updates. Here’s how to move beyond them.
Microsoft urges enterprise to test Windows 10 21H1 as May launch looms
The has not yet announced a launch date for this year's Windows 10 update, the first feature upgrade of 2021.
Microsoft, we need to have a talk
This time it's not us, it's you, Microsoft. Your patching process and flawed updates are still creating problems.
Does Microsoft share blame for the SolarWinds hack?
Critics, including a prominent U.S. senator, are pointing fingers at Microsoft for not warning customers about the Golden SAML security hole. Doing so might have headed off SolarWinds.
Microsoft provides Exchange Server defensive tool to help SMBs stymie zero-day attacks
The one-click tool is intended as a stopgap measure to protect vulnerable on-premises Exchange servers, deployed mainly by small and midsize businesses.
WFH boom makes ‘employee experience’ a C-suite priority, says Microsoft Viva chief
Microsoft's new employee experience platform, Viva, is central to the company's bid to roll out software that helps organizations better manage and support a remote or hybrid workforce, says Chuck Friedman.
Stuck on Windows 10 1909? Some workarounds on moving forward
The next feature release of Windows 10, 21H1, is due out in the next couple months. But what happens if you’re still on an older version and want to get unstuck? Here’s what to do.
Patch Exchange now, and test your Windows updates
If it weren't for some serious security issues involving on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers, I'd say things look pretty good for this month's batch of patches.
This year's biggest Android upgrade disappointment
The Android 11 upgrade picture may be bleak, but the biggest bummer of all is something that isn't even on most folks' radars.
Users condemn Microsoft for removing KB IDs from some bug documentation
The company moved away from the identifier in some Windows update release notes — it had been used for decades — and users remain angry.
![Microsoft Edge [browser logo]](https://images.idgesg.net/images/article/2021/01/microsoft_edge_browser_logo_3x2_1420x947-100875407-small.3x2.jpg){kind=logo}
What's in the latest Edge update? Vertical tabs for all, and faster start-ups
Version 89 of Microsoft's Edge browser kills off 33 security vulnerabilities and is supposed to boost startup times by up to 41%.
![A hand flicks on an update switch. [ software update / fix / patch ]](https://images.idgesg.net/images/article/2020/08/hand_flicks_on_update_switch_software_update_fix_patch_by_stadtratte_gettyimages-1140137377_2400x1600-100854510-small.3x2.jpg)
-
eBook
Sponsored -
White Paper
