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Microsoft says goodbye to Windows Vista

Posted on Friday April 07, 2017  |  windows, vista, system, smb, small, operating, microsoft, medium, business

We live in a digital era where innovations are emerging quicker than the speed of light. This means older operating systems might soon be discontinued. Case in point, Microsoft Vista. After a 10-year run, Microsoft is set to discontinue support for Vista users from April 11th onwards. On top of that, key security or software updates will cease as well.

Is the government really spying on you?

Posted on Thursday April 06, 2017  |  windows, wikileaks, samsung, microsoft, iphone, encryption, cybersecurity, apple

Wikileaks, the website that anonymously publishes leaked information, recently released a number of documents alleging widespread surveillance by the US government. The released documents claim that the vast majority of these efforts took place via smartphones, messaging apps and...TVs? Let's see just how worrisome they really are.

Turn off ads in Windows File Explorer

Posted on Thursday March 23, 2017  |  windows, onedrive, office 365, microsoft, ad blocker

Advertisements are invading every corner of our digital lives, but if there were one place users thought they'd be safe, it'd be Windows' File Explorer. But that's no longer the case. Microsoft has started advertising products inside the window users access to navigate their hard drive. Thankfully, we know how to disable these ads.

The list of Cortana commands you need

Posted on Tuesday March 07, 2017  |  windows, voice, personal, microsoft, cortana, commands, assistant, activated, 10

If you aren't using Microsoft's voice-activated personal assistant, Cortana, you're missing out on some beneficial, hands-free functionality. Because Cortana is now fully integrated into Windows 10, she can help you launch applications, make dinner reservations, and more. Try the following commands to make the most out of your virtual assistant.

Microsoft's Windows 10 upgrade for SMBs

Posted on Thursday February 16, 2017  |  windows, upgrade, system, smb, small, operating, microsoft, medium, free, businesses

Microsoft has announced that it will bring back free Windows 10 upgrades, but on one condition: Only small- and medium-sized businesses that have previously passed on the offer are eligible. So if you or someone you know has declined Microsoft's previous proposition, here are some reasons you might want to reconsider.

The latest on Microsoft Office for Mac

Posted on Tuesday February 14, 2017  |  windows, system, support, operating, office, microsoft, mac, add ins

It's official. Microsoft has just announced plans to bring support for add-ins to the Mac version of its Office Suite. This marks yet another step forward in Microsoft's efforts to make the Mac version of the Office Suite more like its Windows counterpart. At the moment, this functionality is available for testing only by users enrolled in the Insider program. Read on for the latest information:

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