Microsoft launches policy-as-code tool for Azure
Microsoft introduced a policy-as-code tool to streamline policy implementations in its Azure cloud environment.
Organizations are increasingly using cloud environments for day-to-day operations. In order to keep things streamlined, certain policies and rules need to be integrated within their en... Read more
Microsoft updates Surface Duo Design Kit
Microsoft renewed the Surface Duo Design Kit, a software development aid for dual-screen smartphones.
The Surface Duo Design Kit is a collection of design patterns, guidelines and components for dual-screen application development. The new release adds functionality for various applications.
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GIFShell attacks Microsoft Teams users with GIFs
GIFShell is attacking Microsoft Teams users by making them download malicious files on their system via GIFs.
A new malware attack has been surfacing over the past few weeks. GIFShell was created to intercept Microsoft Teams and execute phishing attacks using GIFs. Although many people enjoy a g... Read more
Microsoft introduces SQL Server 2022 release candidate for Linux
Microsoft launched an SQL Server 2022 Release Candidate (RC) for Linux. The version offers support for Azure-related issues and the same functionality as the recent SQL Server 2022 RC for Windows.
The SQL Server 2022 RC for Linux follows the recent release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2022 RC for W... Read more
Microsoft to release ‘fastest .NET ever’ with version 7
The new version is predicted to include around 1000 performance enhancements.
Microsoft software engineer Stephen Toub announced that the forthcoming release of .NET 7 will offer an impressive array of performance enhancements. "As with previous versions of .NET, performance is a key focus that ... Read more
Microsoft stops basic authentication in Exchange Online as of October 1
Microsoft will discontinue basic authentication functionality for Exchange Online as of October 1, 2022. Users must switch to Modern Authentication by then in order to retain all Exchange Online functionality.
Microsoft stated that shutting down basic authentication functionality as of October 1... Read more
New Visual Studio extension makes C# code easier to read
The new Rainbow Braces extension helps code "make sense", according to its developer.
Microsoft's C# principal product manager Mads Kristensen developed an extension for Visual Studio called 'Rainbow Braces'. The new extension displays opening and closing curly brackets, parentheses and square b... Read more
Microsoft’s licensing changes spur attacks from Amazon and Google
The revised Microsoft Cloud licensing terms inhibit competition, the company's rivals say.
Amazon and Google sharply criticized Microsoft's cloud computing changes on Tuesday, according to a report in Reuters. The two rival cloud providers say Microsoft's new terms limit competition and discoura... Read more
Microsoft to merge Arm- and Intel-based Surface PCs in one product line
In an effort to standardize its Windows on Arm products, Microsoft intends to combine Arm- and Intel-based Surface Pro X and Surface Pro 9 PCs in a single product line later this year.
The Surface Pro 9 will be available in both Arm and Intel configurations, according to sources cited by Window... Read more
Microsoft caves to complaints, softens EU licensing terms
The tech giant succumbed to pressure and made its EU terms "fairer".
This week Microsoft announced changes to its licensing deals and contracts to make it easier for cloud service providers to compete with the company, according to a report in Silicon Angle. The new terms are set to go into eff... Read more