Microsoft puts an end to Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer will no longer be available on modern Windows versions from Wednesday 15 June onwards. Microsoft is putting an end to the browser.
Most Windows 10 users will be redirected to Microsoft Edge, the modern variant of Explorer. For them, Internet Explorer is no longer available. Use... Read more
GitHub pulls the plug on Atom to pave way for Visual Studio Code
To favor the feisty success of Microsoft VS Code, the GitHub of Microsoft bids farewell to the best coder amongst all, its own Atom Editor!
People are shocked by the overwhelming farewell of the best code editor (open-source) of the decades, Atom.
Background of Atom
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Microsoft PowerToys now runs natively on Surface Pro X and Arm PCs
The latest version of Microsoft PowerToys (0.59) allows it to run natively on Surface Pro X and other Windows Arm PCs.
Microsoft PowerToys is a suite of freeware tools and system utilities designed to improve the user experience on Windows. PowerToys has unique features that promote productivity... Read more
‘Microsoft wants SSDs as primary storage by 2023, instead of HDDs’
OEMs have revealed that Microsoft is pressuring them to replace HDDs with SSDs as the default storage device in pre-built Windows 11 PCs, with new deadlines set for 2023. This is According to a new executive brief from data storage sector analysis firm Trendfocus.
Intriguingly, Microsoft's moves... Read more
Microsoft Teams is less sluggish and a bit faster
The most heard complaint about Microsoft Teams is that it's sluggish, bloated, slow and uses too much resources. Microsoft didn't miss out on these critics and placed in on the roadmap. The developers came back with some nice imrpovements.
While the app allows employees to collaborate remotely, ... Read more
Python 3.11 improves performance with Faster CPython
The upcoming release of Python 3.11 focuses on performance. Improvements will be realized by the Faster CPython project.
The release notes of the upcoming version indicate drastic performance improvements. The release is expected to be available in October of this year.
Faster CPython
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Azure Active Directory gives way to Microsoft Entra
From here on out, Microsoft's identity and access management solutions are known as Microsoft Entra.
The tech giant is rebranding several products. In April, all data governance and compliance solutions were grouped under Microsoft Purview. Not long after, Microsoft renamed every managed securit... Read more
New Microsoft Office zero-day used for PowerShell commands
Security experts recently found a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office. The vulnerability allows malicious PowerShell commands to be executed by opening a Word document.
The vulnerability was named 'Follina' and registered as CVE-2022-30190. According to security experts, the vulnerabilit... Read more
Microsoft acquires Belgian e-commerce connector Scapta
Microsoft is acquiring Scaptify, a Shopify connector developed by Scapta. The connector will be integrated into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Microsoft sought an application able to connect Microsoft's environment to the Shopify e-commerce platform. In its search, the tech giant arriv... Read more
Microsoft fears economic uncertainty, hits brakes on new hires
Microsoft is reducing the number of new hires for its Windows, Office and Teams department. The tech giant prepares for an uncertain year.
A Microsoft spokesperson told Bloomberg that the organization is introducing a new policy for applicants in the Windows, Office and Teams department. New app... Read more