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The previous wording in the 10-K report said: “Windows 10 is the cornerstone of our ambition, providing a foundation for the secure, modern workplace, and designed to foster innovation through rich and consistent experiences across the range of existing devices and entirely new device categories.” In the 2019 report, which was published last week in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, now places Windows within a wider strategy: “We strive to make computing more personal by putting users at the core of the experience, enabling them to interact with technology in more intuitive, engaging, and dynamic ways....

The software is expected to augment the work developers already do and mitigate somewhat the need for fuzz testers. The company believes it will work well in fast-paced development environments and reduce false positives. “We use AI to automate the same reasoning process that you or I would use to find a bug, and we scale it out with the power of the cloud,” explained David Molnar, lead researcher on the risk detection tool....

We were so close to seeing Sets arrive as it was included in previews of Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update). However, Microsoft removed it and delayed it again. If you are unfamiliar with sets, it is a tabbing system that will work across Windows 10. Essentially a universal tab ability for applications. It works like tabs on a web browser, allowing users to open a tab in an application by clicking a + symbol in the title bar....

Through this release, the app is bumped to version 1.1.124 and comes with a single interesting new feature. Specifically, SMS Organizer can now support voice dictation for messages. In the app, Microsoft as tweaked the UI to now include a little microphone icon in the bottom right corner. When this button is pressed the app will start recording. Users can now dictate their messages to the app instead of typing....

The release is the third firmware update for the Surface Pro X since it launched last November. As usual, the release focuses on improving system performance and service reliability. Looking at the changelog (see below), the firmware package is mostly focused on improving various Qualcomm hardware components. The Surface Pro X is Microsoft’s first proprietary foray into Windows 10 on ARM. ARM is provided by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx running under the box....

Facts and insights from Microsoft and the FBI, look at the scope of the problem and how it affects consumers. Through it, Microsoft reveals a staggering 12,000 complaints about fraudulent calls per month. In total, BBB recorded 41,435 complaints in the U.S. this year, with losses of up to $21 million. An FTC study finds that under 10% of victims complain to law enforcement, meaning the number is likely much, much higher....

This article was contributed by Cynthia Madison who works as an author at SmallBizClub. For an industry that has always been regarded as traditionalist, holding onto outdated business models and shying away from change, the legal field has been undergoing major transformations in recent years. In an effort to remain competitive and cope with the challenges of operating in a world that is becoming increasingly digitalized by the day, law firms have taken to adopting tech tools and solutions....

PowerPoint Live made its debut on Microsoft Teams in May 2021. Live Presentations allows PowerPoint users to set up presentations where users can interact more deeply with details. When giving a presentation online, invitees can zoom in on slides, photos, and details in real-time. It comes with three usage modes: “Standout mode shows the speaker’s video feed as a silhouette in front of the shared content. Reporter mode shows content as a visual aid above the speaker’s shoulder, similar to a news broadcast....

According to Microsoft, To-Do will be made available on Mac devices later this month. In preparation for that release, the company has already added the app to the Mac App Store. At the moment, the app is just a place holder. Microsoft says the full To-Do experience can be installed from June 17. At the moment, Mac users can “pre-order” the service. Don’t worry about that terminology, Microsoft To-Do remains a free experience....

This is the second consecutive year Microsoft has been awarded the accolade, coming from a study sponsored by Just Capital and Forbes. To find the results, American consumers are polled across a range of performance criteria. The study seeks to see how they serve customers, workers, the environment, and communities. Microsoft topped tech companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Intel, and Salesforce.com. Google managed to land in sixth place despite its use of user data fro advertising....

Probably the most interesting of the new additions is a new travel results feature. This sees Bing provide specific results based on a search location: “Looking to go somewhere new? Bing finds you the best time to go and gives you tips and guides,” the changelog explains. One important new change focuses on improving security on Bing Search for Android. This means the service issues “warnings about malicious websites” in the search results....

Thanks to the latest update, Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring on PC and Mobile now have more options for voice navigation. For example, the update adds the ability to control the voice volume, choosing from the modes “Softer”, “Normal”, and “Louder”. In addition, users have direct access to the Bluetooth settings menu in the Maps app. That way, you won’t have to access your device’s Bluetooth settings to choose whether you wish the app to play voice navigation over Bluetooth or on your device....

Windows Photos will receive a more efficient organizational system and an improved editing system. Microsoft’s goal is to make the app faster and easier to use. Placing options and actions more front and center will give users access to more controls. A report from Windows Observer shows how the app now looks cleaner and is lighter on the system. Microsoft has added a new ability that lets users place animated texts on top of images....

Microsoft knows the problem and has been working to ensure the Windows 10 21H2 rollout goes as smoothly as possible. Starting from next week (May 17), Microsoft will be working directly with members of the Windows Insider Program. Specifically, the company is resurrecting the Windows 10 Insider Bug Bash to avoid technical issues for the next update. The idea behind the Bug Bash is to allow Insiders to test bug situations through scheduled scenarios....

In simplest terms, Microsoft Viva Engage is a workplace social media platform that allows employees to interact. It is similar to Facebook, allowing users to create posts and content, while others can react and offer comments. There is also a Communities feature that allows smaller groups to host a private place to work on projects or just interact. Microsoft points out that these Communities can be anything, so do not need to be just about working on projects....

In a post, the Redmond giant has voiced its frustration that the US is so far behind in digital privacy laws and regulations. Microsoft’s corporate VP for Global Privacy and Regulatory Affairs Julie Brill said the country is behind 130 other nations in this regard. “In contrast to the role our country has traditionally played on global issues, the US is not leading, or even participating in, the discussion over common privacy norms....

When this occurs, issues are disclosed in a closed Linux-distro list. In other words, this is a specific distro that is not open and only accessible by invited members. Microsoft has been going big on open source in recent years, including with a Linux distro for Windows 10. Now, the company wants to be a part of the restricted closed security list. As you would expect, the biggest Linux distros are part of the list, such as SUSE, Red Hat, Debian, and Canonical....

1 Attack Method2 No Official Action Despite a proof of concept (PoC) showing the vulnerability can be exploited, Microsoft says it will not be issuing a patch. White-hat researcher John Page (a.k.a. hyp3rlinx) discovered and disclosed the Windows vulnerability. Under normal operations, edits to the registry bring a security warning dialog box stating “are you sure you want to continue?” and presents a “Yes” or “No” choice. It’s a simple step to stop unwitting users from screwing up Windows....

Samsung has managed to offer a fleshed out mobile-to-desktop experience with its revamped DeX app. Microsoft seems to be dragging its feet even though features like MMS support and notifications are now available on the Inside for Your Phone users. According to Aggiornamenti Lumia, Microsoft is also a step closer to phone call support on Your Phone. Citing screenshots of a dial pad in the app, and a New Calls section, it seems Microsoft is readying the feature....

Just one month after the release of the Fallout 4 Mash-Up Pack, the company has released the highly-anticipated pack which brings together a famous game and a renown animated series. Minecraft and Adventure Time, the successful series by Cartoon Network, come together in this promising game which further expands the Minecraft universe. In the announcement blog post, Mojang says that the pack will soon come to Windows 10 and Pocket as well....