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1 Keyboard Limitations2 Changing Windows 10 Mobile In the meantime, I am far more interested in whether a device like this even needs to exist? Are consumers asking for a so-called ultra-mobile PC market? The idea of a cellular product that can perform full PC tasks is appealing, but is such a device one that looks like a small laptop? I have doubts. Indeed, haven’t we already been through the downsized laptop phase with netbooks?...

According to the company, it took 7.31 million “enforcement actions” through the period January 1 to June 30, 2022. These are instances where the company acts against an account for breaking terms of service. Of that number, 4.5 million ended with the account being suspended temporarily or permanently. 2.43 million of those accounts were both suspended, and Microsoft needed to remove content. 196,000 accounts needed their content removed. — Xbox (@Xbox) November 14, 2022 Microsoft usually provides this kind of information in its annual Digital Safety Content Report....

However, plenty of critics have cast doubt on Microsoft Teams usage data. Specifically, several observers have questioned how Microsoft counts daily active users (DUA). One issue is Microsoft Teams can be set to run on PC startup. Accusations suggest Microsoft is counting these startups as DUAs even if the user ultimately doesn’t use Teams that day. “We continue to view the MSFT threat as overblown and debate the meaning of ‘active,’ especially with auto-install and auto-startup,” said DA Davidson analysts Rishi Jaluria and Hannah Rudoff....

Instead, Microsoft will place the ads within natural places within the games. For example, a billboard in a racing game, a poster on a wall in a first-person shooter, and so on. It is unclear Microsoft’s overall plans, and potentially the ads will also appear in-game lobbies The report suggests Microsoft understands the ads could annoy and frustrate gamers if not placed well. The company will also gatekeep brands that can have ads in games through a new “private marketplace....

1 Search Ad Groups2 Transition Details For those unfamiliar, Content Network and Content ads display advertisements based on app the user is viewing. It uses keyword targeting to match promotions with words featured in the application. However, low traffic has lead to the Redmond giant’s decision to depreciate the system on June 30th. That doesn’t mean ads will be gone entirely, though. Search Ad Groups After the cut-off date, developers Content Network ad groups will be replaced with Microsoft’s search ad groups....

For those not in the loop, iOS 11 will release on Tuesday, but many users already have access via beta channels. This should take much better advance of Apple’s new features and create a more stable experience. Microsoft To-Do Version 1.13 Changelog Despite this, some users will be happier to hear of the myriad of fixes involved. Irritating quirks such as problems inputting titles, reminders for deleted lists and more have been remedied....

Several of those employees spoke about sexual harassment that had fallen on deaf ears, a notable lack of promotion, and a HR department that was failing to properly address concerns. Nadella broadly addressed these points in his memo, thanking employees for speaking out. “I’m disappointed to hear about any behavior in our workplace that falls short of the diverse and inclusive culture we are striving to create. But I’m encouraged that people feel empowered to speak up and demand change....

For users unfamiliar with Office Lens, it is a document scanning and editing tool that shows users the benefits of using Office. Among its features are image enhancements, changing documents to photos, and trimming content. For example, users take a photo of a receipt and digitize it and use it on their PC or smartphone. Lens was initially more of a mobile-focused service, but it also worked on Windows 10....

Utilizing Windows 10 IoT Core, Cortana voice activation, and back-end Azure insight services, GLAS is a state of the art thermostat. The operating system can run on ARM and on x86/x64 devices. In a YouTube video, Microsoft shows the first images of GLAS which will feature a translucent touch screen display and enable users to control room temperatures, check energy usage and air quality, and see calendar information. Microsoft in the smart home business GLAS will be the first real Smart Home product using Windows 10 for IoT and Cortana, apart from the Cortana speakers from Harman Kardon....

Macro malware is one of the oldest cybercrime methods, at least amongst those still in use today. Threat actors have been turning to macros since the 90s, and still getting some success. That’s because this is a simple technique for pushing malware onto a system. Just last year, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft said customers were getting macro emails. Specifically, emails with Microsoft Excel attachments loaded with malicious macros....

There are millions of free programs and tools available online. Many of them are useful and excellent, but many of them are also nefarious and loaded with malware. Deciding the good from the bad usually involves some research, which most users don’t do. PUAs are apps that have been uninstalled on a machine without the knowledge or consent of the user. An example of a potentially unwanted app is an application that has been bundled in with a program you may want to download....

No, sadly Microsoft is not expanding this ability away from Samsung devices. The ability to run Android apps on Windows remains exclusive to Samsung for the time being. However, Microsoft is now making it possible to run multiple applications at the same time. Until now, the feature only offered support for single apps. The new ability is rolling out to Windows Insiders this week. This is an important addition because it makes Your Phone a great tool for multi-tasking....

This is the second Seasonal Adventure and provides glowing scenes in Minecraft Dungeons. It also comes with a new dark theme. In a post, developer Mojang says this theme is very dark, so the Minecraft Luminous Night is necessary: “The Dungeons team has inexplicably removed several light bulbs in the Mojang Studios offices, and it’s likely your fuse box’s next! While this sinister prank left us all in the dark for a while, we now know it was part of a much darker scheme (or maybe theme?...

That is now changing because Microsoft-owned Minecraft Realms is coming to the PS4 and eventually the new PS5. In some ways Minecraft is playing catch up on PlayStation since Sony messed around so much in allowing Cross-Play in the first place. With the addition of Minecraft Realms, PlayStation users will finally have the ability to rent servers for up to 10 players. Importance of Azure Base In a recent interview with GameIndustry, Microsoft Studios chief Matt Booty highlighted the process to switch Minecraft to Azure:

It will let developers who use Azure Maps utilize the data if they wish, creating more accurate applications. It’s likely not what users have in mind when they contributed, but it could make both companies a lot of money. As well as moving its transit data and services API to Azure, Moovit has pledged to migrate its other products. The company has also mentioned additions like Cortana integrations in its app for proactive notifications....

Those changes have now become more apparent thanks to Twitter’s WalkingCat. New promo images of the headsets reveal updated designs that will better suit the consumer market. The headset images also have the addition of Microsoft’s Mixed Reality controllers, with only minor variations in design. Here’s a look at all the new changes: One of the most notable differences is in Acer’s headset, which now features more padding, an improved crank at the back, and a generally betterlook....

The wizard is found under the ‘More Tools’ section of the menu and suggests some of the most visited sites you might want to pin. It also recommends popular Microsoft web apps, such as Office, Bing, and News. As you tick them, they’ll automatically appear on your taskbar, icon included. Also in the version of the browser is an early version of a new webpage sharing functionality. Users can already send webpages to the Edge browser on Android, but Microsoft is now testing a QR code system....

The information comes via ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley, a widely respected Microsoft reporter. “I’ve been hearing from my contacts lately that Microsoft might not start shipping new Surface Books until early 2018. And the company’s second-generation Surface Hub also is sounding (from sources) like an early 2018 thing,” she said. Understandably, customers are disappointed. If correct, the release will put the time between devices at two and a half years, not counting a minor refresh....

Windows Latest reports Microsoft published an article in June after the Windows 11 announcement, titled “Now Accepting Windows 11 Version 21H2 Submissions”. What this article says it that Microsoft wants its partners to release compatible drivers for Windows 11 by “September 24”: “Partners looking to achieve compatibility for systems shipping with Windows 11, version 21H2 Release may factory-install drivers for components that achieved compatibility with Windows 10, version 2004 until September 24, 2021....

Let’s look at the OneDrive app for Microsoft’s own Windows 10. With the latest release, the solution has been bumped to version 19.22.5.0. Users who download the update will now be able to toggle the Dark Mode on the app. To access Dark Mode, head into the Settings menu and select the option to make Dark Mode the default theme for OneDrive. Elsewhere, the Windows 10 app has received the usual round of bug fixes and performance improvements....