Today the company announced that a web-based Store portal will be part of this new apps on businesses strategy. Signing in with Azure Active Directory, IT administrators will be able to get into the store, browse apps and get them in bulk. And it will be also possible to make these new apps acquired through the portal available to people in the organization without hassle and users will only have to click once to install them....

Although the releases in the beta channel offers the most stable version of Microsoft Edge, the browser is still in the preview stage, features may not work as expected, and new functionalities will only be added once they’ve been cleared the quality testing in the Canary and Developer channels. If you choose to download and install the beta version of Edge based on Chromium, then you can expect new updates roughly every six week, alongside periodic minor updates to improve security and stability....

I had the chance to take a tour of the new Microsoft Store and took a bunch of pictures that you can check in this article. As you walk into the store, you will notice that the new Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2, and even the new Lumia phones are front and center. Microsoft also has a HoloLens in the store that you can check out — unfortunately it’s a display only item....

The documentary takes you back to the bumpy beginnings of the console to where it’s today. You will also hear from team members who experienced all the journey’s ups and downs. Each episode covers a part of the history of Microsoft trying to make it in the gaming market dominated by Sony and Nintendo. You will get to know details behind the original design of Xbox, the challenge of overcoming the Red Ring of Death, and the company’s attempt to buy Nintendo to where the console is today....

According to Thurrott, even though, it’s unclear the reason of the change, the rebranding may be the beginning of a more significant transition. Microsoft recently stopped offering the 12-month subscription of Xbox Live from its official site, and it’s believed that the company is planning to retire the Xbox Live Gold service. If true, it’s likely that Game Pass will be the way forward to play online using the platform....

Depending on the deal, you can save up to $1000 on a new desktop computer, up to $400 on a new Dell laptop, or up to $360 on select Surface Pro with Type Cover bundle. Microsoft Store July 4th deals Here’s a list with the most interesting deals: Surface Pro + Type Cover now $799 | Save $360 | See at Microsoft Lenovo Ideacentre Gaming PC now $1599 | Save $1000 | See at Microsoft TREKSTOR PRIMEBOOK 2-in-1 now $199 | Save $100 | See at Microsoft Dell XPS 27 All-in-One now $1799 | Save $750 | See at Microsoft Dell Inspiron 13 2-in-1 now $649 | Save $350 | See at Microsoft Dell Inspiron 15 laptop now $599 | Save $150 | See at Microsoft Dell XPS 13 9370 laptop now $1099 | Save $300 | See at Microsoft Dell Inspiron 13 Laptop now $699 | Save $200 | See at Microsoft Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 now $1049 | Save $250 | See at Microsoft Samsung Odyssey laptop now $1299 | Save $300 | See at Microsoft Dell XPS 13 9360 laptop now $999 | Save $300 | See at Microsoft Huawei MateBook tablet now $699 | Save $300 | See at Microsoft V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphones now $199....

Microsoft is also expected to release a public version of “Windows Technical Preview” during the event or short after for enterprise customers, developers, and Windows enthusiasts to test what the company has been working on for several months. However, we already have an idea to what the software maker will be showing off at the event, as screenshots and videos from a leaked version of Windows 9 revealed many of the new features, such as the new Start menu, Notification Center, virtual desktops, new flat design on the desktop, new Charms integration, and windowed apps....

In the article, the software giant talks about how the Windows 10 upgrade process will work for testers, which according to the company will arrive as a simple update through the Windows Update service. In addition, Microsoft talked about the activation process will work and what Insiders need to do to keep Windows 10 activated once the final version releases. Previously, the company explained that users running Windows 8.1 Update and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 will get Windows 10 free of charge, but it was never very clear how the upgrade will work for those Insiders who have made a clean installation of the previews....

Firefox 5 now is part of the new Mozilla model rapid release development cycle, which is based in smaller incremental changes and more often releases; bringing new features, performance enhancements, security updates, and stability improvements in a more rapid pace — pretty similar to what Google Chrome browser is doing –. With version 5 already released Mozilla Firefox team is already working in the next release of Firefox 6. As we talked before about the early release of Firefox 5 via FTP download, this new version looks exactly like Firefox 4, instead of a redesign from the ground up Mozilla has added better support for web standards, tons of bug fixes and a few modifications in the code....

Software companies always keep source code under locking key, but for the first time Microsoft is making available to the public MS-DOS 1.1 and 2.0 and Word for Windows 1.1a under a non-commercial license that limits publication of the software. Back in the days (1980’s) Microsoft provided the BASIC language interpreter to IBM, then Microsoft started working on a project codenamed “Chess”, but later on IBM needed an operating system and asked Microsoft to provide the answer....

Imagine going to your child’s baseball or football game and being able to keep score on your own without having to rely on someone else to tell you what inning it is or who has more touchdowns. This app was designed with you in mind! myScoreboard allows parents, friends, siblings, grandparents, and spectators to keep track of the sport that they’re watching. If you ever get stuck with the app, support is available by email the developer ([email protected])....

Additionally, the new Google Bar will continue displaying the number of alerts from your Google+ account, which is also capable of showing you who added you to a circle, activity on your stream, or any post that has been shared with you. And if you have something new to say you can share it and post it in Google+ by just clicking the + Share button. Watch the YouTube video below the get a better glimpse of what’s to come with the introduction of the new Google Bar....

The tabs feature works the same as tabs for File Explorer and in the browser. Instead of opening multiple instances of the note-taking app, you will be able to work on multiple text files in the same instance of Notepad. If the tabs feature for Notepad works exactly as in File Explorer, you will be able to create and close tabs with dedicated buttons in the interface above the file menu....

The new version of the suite includes the 2016 version of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Visio, Project, Publisher, and Skype for Business, but we’re not expecting the suite to offer a major overhaul. Office 2016 remains very much identical to the Office 2013 version, but the suite includes a new colorful theme, which is similar to the mobile version of Office for Windows 10, and to the design the company brought to Mac, iOS, and Android apps....

Microsoft usually starts offering the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) to devices with newer hardware, and it continues expanding to more eligible computers, and it’s expected to be fully available during the first half of 2023. Since this is an optional update, the decision to install it now or wait longer to avoid possible issues is up to you. This guide will help determine whether you should install or skip the Windows 11 22H2 upgrade on your computer....

The best part is that the new feature works for those users with or without a Skype account, as people can join the group conversation using Skype for Web, so there is no need to download and install the Skype client on your computer or phone. In addition, the conversation is not only limited to text messages, as people can do voice and video as well. The new feature is currently available for users in the United Stated and UK, and they can start, share and join a conversation using Skype for Windows, Skype for Mac, and Skype for Web....

Instructions To disable the toast notifications for only a period of time do the following: Use the +I to bring the Settings menu from the right. Click Notifications and choose for which period of time you want to hide the toasts. That’s all there is to it! All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes....

In addition, it’s also likely that some Surface Book 3 models will sport a Nvidia Quadro graphics to offer better graphics capabilities for graphics intensive applications instead of gaming. Alongside the Surface Book 3, the company is also planning to launch a Surface Go 2, which is expected to sport an Intel Core m3 processor, or the option of an Intel Pentium Gold processor with 8GB of memory, 128GB of internal storage, and the option of LTE connectivity....

According to the Microsoft support website, the firmware update was originally made available on February 9, and it is meant for the locked version of the device available from AT&T. Surface Duo firmware update Here are the improvements available for Duo in February 2021: Adds the ability to add a caller to conference calls in certain conditions. Improves audio quality when using speaker mode. Improves touch stability. Improves Surface Duo UI stability....