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3D Printing For Accessibility At Microsoft

Microsoft recently launched a whole suite of accessible input devices. They’ve really been leading the industry in designing devices specifically for greater accessibility for those that might have limb differences or movement restrictions. Th.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineDec 16th, 2022

CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple

The CrowdStrike aftermath is seeing IT teams around the world struggle to restore the 8.5 million Windows PCs taken out by the bug. The mess included thousands of flights cancelled, health centers unable to make appointments, retailer payment termina.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microsoft releases tool to speed up recovery of systems borked by CrowdStrike update

By now, most people are aware of – or have been personally affected by – the largest IT outage the world have ever witnessed, courtesy of a defective update for Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors that threw Windows hosts into a blue-screen-of-dea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe

The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.A typical "Blue Screen of Death" as seen by millions of people worldwide after the CrowdStrike updateThe outage that closed a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Ad-injecting malware posing as DwAdsafe ad blocker uses Microsoft-signed driver

ESET Research has discovered a sophisticated Chinese browser injector: a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver from a mysterious Chinese company. This threat, which ESET dubbed HotPage, comes self-contained in an executable file that installs its m.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike sensor configuration update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 20th, 2024

Massive Outage Hits Microsoft Services Worldwide

Microsoft boss Satya Nadella addresses the issue. The post Massive Outage Hits Microsoft Services Worldwide appeared first on Phandroid. In what could be described as an actual real-life “Y2K” scenario, countless machines runn.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers

A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

FTC attacks Microsoft’s post-merger Game Pass price increases

Regulator says move is "exactly the sort of consumer harm" it warned about. Enlarge / Access to first-party games on launch day remains a major selling point for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier. (credit: Microsoft) The.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Even in its unfinished state, iPhone Mirroring on Mac is way ahead

The iPhone Mirroring app in macOS Sequoia is so much better than Microsoft’s Phone Link, and it’s not even close. For Windows users, that’s a real shame......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Major outages at CrowdStrike, Microsoft leave the world with BSODs and confusion

Nobody's sure who's at fault for each outage: Microsoft, CrowdStrike, or both. Enlarge / A passenger sits on the floor as long queues form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, on July 19, 2024 in Manila.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Microsoft"s massive outage now hits Apple Pay terminals worldwide

A catastrophic Microsoft outage has taken down Windows systems across the globe, but while no Apple systems are affected, some stores are unable to use their terminals to accept Apple Pay.An unknown number of Apple Pay terminals are affected by the M.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Here’s how to turn on iPhone Eye Tracking in iOS 18

iOS 18 includes several new accessibility features for iPhone with the headlining one being the ability to control the smartphone with just your eyes. Whether you have an accessibility need or just want to tinker with the new feature, here’s how to.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Lenovo’s Surface Pro alternative is down to $330 today

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is a much more affordable alternative to Microsoft's Surface Pro devices, and it's even cheaper right now from Lenovo at $100 off......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Microsoft Brings Back an Iconic Look to the Xbox Home Menu

The Xbox 360 gets one last hurrah. The post Microsoft Brings Back an Iconic Look to the Xbox Home Menu appeared first on Phandroid. Ahead of the Xbox 360 store’s upcoming closure on July 29, 2024, Microsoft recently announced some up.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Microsoft Designer brings AI image generation to iPhone before Apple Intelligence

Microsoft Designer, a generative AI tool that produces images, has left preview and is now available as a free iOS app.Microsoft DesignerPreviously available in preview for close to a year, Microsoft Designer has finally become available to everyone......»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

This is your last chance to get some heavily discounted Xbox 360 games

Microsoft is shutting down the Xbox 360 store on July 29, but is making it easy to fill up your library......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Amazon slashes Microsoft 365 Family by 50% for Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Day deal on Microsoft 365 discounts the 12-month Family Plan by a staggering 50%.Amazon has slashed Microsoft 365 Family by half.Pick up a year of Microsoft 365 Family for just $49.99, which is half off the $99.99 MSRP. Microsoft 365 i.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Hackers are targeting Microsoft Teams on Mac

Discover how hackers are now trying to steal your data using the Microsoft Teams app for Mac with atactic that can even show up in a Google Search......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Google’s $500M effort to wreck Microsoft EU cloud deal failed, report says

Google reportedly didn't want a Microsoft antitrust complaint dropped in the EU. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Google tried to derail a Microsoft antitrust settlement over anticompetitive software lic.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024