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Microsoft’s purchase of Activision gets the OK from the EU

In break with UK, Europe says Microsoft's promises will remedy cloud-gaming concerns. Enlarge / Just a few of the Activision franchises that will become Microsoft properties if and when the acquisition is finalized. (credit: Micr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaMay 15th, 2023

Microsoft confirms second 0-day exploited by Void Banshee APT (CVE-2024-43461)

CVE-2024-43461, a spoofing vulnerability affecting Windows MSHTML – a software component used by various apps for rendering render web pages on Windows – “was exploited as a part of an attack chain relating to CVE-2024-38112, prior.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

How to set an ‘Out of Office’ message in Microsoft Teams

Here's how to let your colleagues know you're not available on Microsoft Teams......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

How to delete or hide chats in Microsoft Teams

Getting rid of your Microsoft Teams messaging is a great way to keep your user dashboard looking fresh. Here’s how to delete and hide your Teams talks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Target dropped the price of this Lenovo ThinkPad from $875 to $500

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 is on sale at Target. Save $375 when you purchase in-store or online, but act fast!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024

Week in review: Veeam Backup & Replication RCE could soon be exploited, Microsoft fixes 4 0-days

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Veeam Backup & Replication RCE flaw may soon be leveraged by ransomware gangs (CVE-2024-40711) CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability affecting Ve.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024

Windows is still making changes to prevent another CrowdStrike-type disaster

After what happened with CrowdStrike, Microsoft wants to ensure that the incident doesn't repeat itself by making some important changes to its security......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders begin slipping to October, here are the models most affected

Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro this morning. As usual, if you weren’t among the first batch of buyers, you may want to make that purchase decision soon. September 20 is the official release day, but the most popular models hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Microsoft Layoffs Continue as 650 Personnel Sacked from Xbox Division

Earlier this year, Microsoft cut around 1,900 jobs which included key positions. The post Microsoft Layoffs Continue as 650 Personnel Sacked from Xbox Division appeared first on Phandroid. The gaming industry is certainly in a peculiar spo.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: From $520

If you're on the hunt for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals because you're a fan of Microsoft's touchscreen devices, you'll find the best offers right here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Study: Managers can boost everyone"s productivity by praising successful workers in company-wide messaging

Workplace communications platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams are sometimes accused of reducing productivity by distracting workers with constant messages and the need to respond to them......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Xbox lays off 650 people, says that won’t lead to canceled games

Microsoft is conducting its second round of Xbox layoffs this year, with 650 workers impacted......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

How to wrap text in Microsoft Excel

Text wrapping isn't just for word processors. You can wrap text in spreadsheets too. Here's how to wrap text in Microsoft Excel using two different methods......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Tony Hawk teases project with Activision ahead of Pro Skater’s 25th anniversary

Activision is apparently cooking something up with Tony Hawk, leaving Pro Skater fans wondering if a series revival is in the works......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Used iPhone sales up 28% as owners prep for iPhone 16 – with a big surprise

A new report says that used iPhone sales are up 28% on the same period last year as owners liberate funds for an iPhone 16 purchase, with the peak seen on the day after the keynote. The data suggests that the iPhone 16 is set to be a more popular.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library

Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has updated a key cryptographic library with two new encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from q.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Editorial: Affordability crisis shrank the market and could do long-term damage

Frustrated consumers unable to purchase a new vehicle may force open the door to the U.S. market to China if automakers can't satiate entry-level demand......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Microsoft fixes 4 exploited zero-days and a code defect that nixed earlier security fixes

September 2024 Patch Tuesday is here and Microsoft has delivered 79 fixes, including those for a handful of zero-days (CVE-2024-38217, CVE-2024-38226, CVE-2024-38014, CVE-2024-43461) exploited by attackers in the wild, and a Windows 10 code defect (C.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

A forced Windows update is coming next month

Support for Windows 11 22H2 is ending soon and Microsoft will be automatically initiating an update on eligible machines next month......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

The OnePlus 12 (a 9 out of 10 smartphone) has a rare discount

Looking for an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy alternative? Right now, you can purchase the amazing OnePlus 12 for $700 when you order through the manufacturer......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Microsoft performs operations with multiple error-corrected qubits

Microsoft boosts error correction on Quantinuum machine, partners with Atom Computing. Enlarge / Quantinuum's H2 "racetrack" quantum processor. (credit: Quantinuum) On Tuesday, Microsoft made a series of announcements re.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024