Microsoft

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  Microsoft's privacy policy admits contractors listen to Cortana, Skype recordings

  Microsoft's privacy policy now discloses that contractors can access recordings of speech captured by Windows, without user permission.

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  Windows 10's latest preview takes steps toward a more conversational Cortana

  Windows 10 build 19845 for the Fast Ring adds a new Cortana beta, along with a colourful text cursor and improved Narrator capabilities.

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  Office 365's new device management tool is made for IT, but consumers would like it too

  Microsoft plans to smooth out the Office 365 activation process, removing the need to manage which devices are actively subscribed to apps.

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  Microsoft's October release of Windows 10 will be deliberately anti-climactic

  If you’ve been wondering what Microsoft’s next feature release of Windows 10 - 19H2 - has in store, the answer is: not much.

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  Microsoft floats the concept of a dedicated Office key in a closed survey

  Such a move would go beyond controlling the operating system to encouraging use of Office applications, which typically require a subscription.

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  Windows 10 Timeline: How to use use Microsoft's new organizational tool

  Timeline, found within Microsoft's Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, creates a history within Windows of what you worked on and when.

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  Excel's IF statement made easy

  If you can decide what to have for lunch, you already understand Excel's IF logic--you just need to understand the format.

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  Microsoft OneNote for beginners: Everything you need to know

  OneNote is the Great Organizer of Microsoft programs, ready to take almost any kind of content and make it available across multiple platforms. Here's how to get started.

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  The best OneNote 2016 tips: 10 ways anyone can get organized

  Microsoft’s OneNote is a surprisingly versatile tool for jotting down and organizing notes, random facts and more. These tips will help you make the most of its features.

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  How to defer Windows 10 updates

  Windows 10 forces updates on home users, but Windows 10 Pro users can slow down feature upgrades if they want.

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  Windows 10 Spring Creators Update: The best hidden features

  Microsoft’s Windows 10 upgrade, code-named Redstone 4 and informally known as the Spring Creators Update, offers many smaller additions and changes you might miss. We've highlighted them here.

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  Why Windows 10 needs a specialized gaming edition

  How a distinct version of Windows 10 could appeal to PC gamers.

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  Logitech MX Master 2S vs. Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse: Which $100 mouse is worth it

  We pit the Logitech MX Master 2S against the Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse to determine which is the best mouse to buy, in terms of comfort, ergonomics, features, and software support.

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  How Microsoft's wading into 'fake news' with Bing's opinion-based search results

  Certain questions have one answer, not two. Yet Microsoft seems inclined to offer conflicting opinions within the upcoming revamp to its Bing search engine.

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  Surface Book 2: Price, release date, specs, features, and everything you need to know

  We've compiled everything you need to know about Microsoft's Surface Book 2 two-in-one right here: specs, features, price, shipping date, and eventually our review.

Whitepapers about Microsoft

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  Delivering Private Clouds Today

  Developing effective private cloud management and implementation plans is a top priority for many IT decision makers. Highly integrated management environments can monitor and optimize complex, heterogeneous private cloud applications, while infrastructure can provide IT staff with self-service provisioning capabilities and tools to automate many routine processes and workflows. This white paper discusses industry-wide views on private cloud management trends and priorities, while case studies highlight the benefits of using enhanced architecture and highlight the lessons learned.