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Windows 10 Is Getting a Software Engineer to Improve File Explorer

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft is recruiting software engineers to work on the team responsible for Windows 10's File Explorer.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Deal: With Core i7, 256GB SSD Now $1,300

By Jeremy Laird published

This Microsoft Surface Pro 7 comes with a Core i7, 16GB RAM and 256GB storage now for just $1,299

Microsoft Drops Support for Problematic Windows 10 October 2018 Update

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft updated a support document for Windows 10 1809 to let customers know when it will stop being supported.

Windows 10's Latest Search Woes Prompt Widespread Backlash

By Nathaniel Mott published

Recent problems with Windows 10's search function--and Microsoft's explanation for what caused the issue--prompted widespread backlash from the operating system's users.

Windows 10 Support for Arm Chips Keeps Growing

By Lucian Armasu published

A new Preview Build lets Arm64 devices running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise use Microsoft's hypervisor, Hyper-V.

Microsoft Surface Head Taking Charge of Windows Client

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Microsoft chief product officer Panos Panay will take charge of the Windows Client team in a Microsoft re-organization.

Xbox Head Sees Amazon, Google as New Rivals

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Xbox lead Phil Spencer said an interview that Amazon and Google, not Microsoft and Sony, are its biggest competitors moving forward.

Microsoft Tries Once Again to Fix Windows 10's Search Tool

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft released an update for the Windows 10 November 2019 Update (1909) meant to address problems with search.

Report: Windows 7's Final Update Is Replacing Wallpapers With a Black Screen

By Nathaniel Mott published

Windows 7's last update accidentally replaced wallpapers with a black screen, according to complaints on numerous sites.

Microsoft Updates Mouse & Keyboard Center Software With ARM64 Support

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft released an ARM64 version of its Mouse & Keyboard Center app for Windows 10.

Microsoft's New Chromium-Based Edge Browser Is Now Available for Windows and macOS

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft's new Edge browser, which is based on the Chromium technology at the heart of Google Chrome, is now available for Windows and macOS.

Windows 7 Support Ends Today

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Windows 7 support ends today (January 14, 2020), and the company recommends updating to Windows 10.

Microsoft Tests Indexer Diagnostics App to Fix Windows Search Issues

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft has started beta testing the Indexer Diagnostics app in an effort to fix issues with Windows Search.

Microsoft Promises Fix for Windows File Explorer Not Responding

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft said in a support article that it's planning to fix issues with the File Explorer introduced in recent Windows 10 updates.

Microsoft inserts ads into Mail and Calendar Windows apps

Microsoft Inserts Non-Removable Ads Into Mail and Calendar Apps

By Lucian Armasu published

Microsoft has started to include banner ads in two of its most popular Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications: Mail and Calendar. It seems that there's no way for users to get rid of the ads.

Xbox One Series X

Microsoft Drops 'Series X' From the Next-Gen Xbox's Name

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft clarified that the new Xbox won't be called the Series X after all.

Microsoft Gives Windows 10 Mobile a Little Longer to Live

By Nathaniel Mott published

Microsoft quietly announced that it won't pull the plug on Windows 10 Mobile for an extra month.

Microsoft Brings its Teams Chat and Collaboration App to Linux

By Nathaniel Mott published

Teams, a software for workplace communication and collaboration, is the first Microsoft 365 app to hit Linux.

Microsoft Patent Application

Microsoft Considering E Ink Writing Area for Surface Book Laptop

By Nathaniel Mott published

A recent patent application revealed Microsoft's plans to add a new "writing surface" to the Surface Book laptop.

Best Microsoft Surface Deals: Get Low Prices on Surface Laptops and 2-in-1s on Cyber Monday and the Holidays

By Andrew E. Freedman published

We're keeping an eye on the prices for Microsoft Surface devices so you can get a steal on Cyber Monday and all year round.

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