Has Microsoft given up on eReading?
Microsoft has a long, and not very successful, history with eReaders, going all the way back to Microsoft Reader, which debuted in 2000, but never made it beyond Windows Mobile and was shuttered in 2012. Since then, Microsoft hasn’t ….....»»
Microsoft open-sources infamously weird, RAM-hungry MS-DOS 4.00 release
DOS 4.00 was supposed to add multitasking to the OS, but it was not to be. Enlarge / A DOS prompt. Microsoft has open-sourced another bit of computing history this week: The company teamed up with IBM to release the sou.....»»
Putting Microsoft’s cratering Xbox console sales in context
Why declining quarterly numbers might not be awful news for Microsoft's gaming business. Enlarge / Scale is important, especially when talking about relative console sales. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Yesterda.....»»
Bing blew up last year but it"s still miles behind Google
Microsoft's CEO just boasted some big Bing numbers that sound great until you compare it to Google.....»»
Get this Asus laptop with a year of Microsoft Office for $199
The Asus Vivobook Go L510MA, which comes with one year of Microsoft 365, is an excellent productivity tool that doesn't break the bank at $199 from Walmart......»»
Windows 11 might nag you about AI requirements soon
Microsoft is said to be working on strengthening Windows 11 to support upcoming advanced AI features......»»
Apple releases eight small AI language models aimed at on-device use
OpenELM mirrors efforts by Microsoft to make useful small AI language models that run locally. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In the world of AI, what might be called "small language models" have been growing in populari.....»»
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update ruined the Start Menu
Microsoft has started to roll out an update to Windows 11 that will introduce ads in the Start Menu - way to go, Microsoft. The post Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update ruined the Start Menu appeared first on Phandroid. The Start Menu h.....»»
How to disable ads in Windows 11’s Start Menu
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update will show ads in the Start Menu, so if you hate the idea, here’s how to turn it off. The post How to disable ads in Windows 11’s Start Menu appeared first on Phandroid. Microsoft has started to ro.....»»
You’re going to hate the latest change to Windows 11
Microsoft just rolled out an update for Windows 11 shockingly fast, and it includes a change most users won't be happy about......»»
Save $150 on a lifetime license for Microsoft Office for PC
A lifetime license of Microsoft Office Professional 2021 can be snapped up now for just $70. Here's why it's worth the price......»»
The best web browsers for 2024
We pitted Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge against one another to pick the best browsers for 2024. Want something different? We have alternatives too......»»
Microsoft is doing something unthinkable to Windows 11 — but you can fix it
Microsoft just rolled out an update for Windows 11 shockingly fast, and it includes a change most users won't be happy about......»»
Microsoft Announces “Phi-3,” its New Small Language Models
The company says that its new Phi-3 family outperforms competing models. The post Microsoft Announces “Phi-3,” its New Small Language Models appeared first on Phandroid. The advent of new AI-based technologies including GenAI a.....»»
We Might be Getting an Xbox VR Headset, but there’s a Catch
It's probably not what you're thinking. The post We Might be Getting an Xbox VR Headset, but there’s a Catch appeared first on Phandroid. Unlike Sony’s PlayStation VR2, Microsoft’s Xbox consoles don’t come with a VR.....»»
Netwrix 1Secure enhancements accelerate threat detection
Netwrix released a new version of its IT auditing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, Netwrix 1Secure. It enables prompt detection of suspicious activities around data across the Microsoft 365 environment, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), as well as.....»»
Deals: save up to $450 on Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud & more
This week's top software sales offer discounts of up to $450 off standalone licenses and subscriptions for popular tools, including Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and more.Save up to $450 on software this week. Continue Reading on AppleI.....»»
Microsoft’s Phi-3 shows the surprising power of small, locally run AI language models
Microsoft’s 3.8B parameter Phi-3 may rival GPT-3.5, signaling a new era of “small language models." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Tuesday, Microsoft announced a new, freely available lightweight AI language model.....»»
How to do a hanging indent in Microsoft Word
Adding a hanging indent in Microsoft Word takes no time at all. Here’s a guide to help you implement this layout element......»»
How to double space in Microsoft Word
Implementing a double space in Microsoft Word is very easy to do, and there’s more than one way to do it. We’ve also put together this guide to help......»»
5 web browsers you should use instead of Google Chrome or Edge
Sick of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge and want a new web browser? We’ve got five of the best alternatives that will elevate your browsing experience......»»