Microsoft changes safe device removal

With the global use of the latest Windows 10 update, how to remove devices safely changes. Changes concern both the safe removal of devices that are connected to a computer via a USB interface and via a Thunderbolt port. It goes without saying that the changes will apply to external Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Windows Defender is renamed Microsoft Defender and comes to Mac

Microsoft brings the Windows Defender protection software to the MacOS operating system, after its rather forced renaming. More specifically, Microsoft antivirus was also available for Apple’s MacOS operating system after it was renamed by Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection to Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection. “For us, everything is related Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft starts to inform the users for the end of Windows 7 security updates

Microsoft has launched a patch that will alert Windows 7 users that security updates will be shut down very soon. The initial appearance of this patch appeared only yesterday, and according to the TechCrunch website it informs users of the Windows 7 operating system that from January 14, 2020, no Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Attention: Those who have these Windows are in danger of hacking!

Google discovered a serious vulnerability in Windows 7 operating system and warned users of the system (which are still many around the world) that their computer is in danger of breached by hackers . Microsoft , which was informed, said that working to tackle the problem. The hackers exploit the “hole” in Windows 7, in conjunction with a separate error Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

The new Microsoft Edge will support Chrome extensions

Last week Microsoft confirmed earlier rumors that it wanted to adopt the “Chromium platform” for its own web browser, “Edge”. The confirmation did not add any more details about the project, but they came through Kyle Alden, project manager and developer of the American company. “It’s our intention that the refreshed browser supports all existing Chrome extensions”, Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft prepares an Xbox without optical disc support

Microsoft is to unveil the next generation of “Xbox”, within the next two years, from which however it lacks the standard to date support of optical drives. According to the publication of the “Thurrott” website, the company is expected to present an upgraded version of the “Xbox One” soon, but is also preparing for the next-generation console to be launched by 2020. This is the family of devices Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

The future of data centers is under water, according to Satya Nadella

The chief executive of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, believes that Microsoft’s initiative to sink a “data center” will soon find many imitators. Microsoft recently announced the “Project Natick”, the sinking of a “data center”, near the Scottish coastline, a project that has been successful and according to Satya Nadella is expected to find many imitators worldwide. Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft resumes Windows 10 October 2018 upgrade

Microsoft has announced that it is re-launching the “Windows 10 October 2018” upgrade for its latest operating system. As easily understood by the name of the “Upgrade”, it is the upgrade package originally started to be distributed in October. However, user reports that they “lost” part of their files during the upgrade forced Microsoft to Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft: Do not click on Check for Updates

As revealed by Microsoft, only users who clicked “Check for Updates” encountered the file deletion error when upgrading to “Windows 10 October 2018 Update”. By clicking on “Check for Updates”, Microsoft gives you updates early, bypassing much of the testing process. Here’s how Microsoft has defended deleting files when updating to “Windows 10 October 2018”: Initially, we begin each feature upgrade Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Windows 10: The new cumulative update KB4464330 causes BSOD

Nightmare Never Ends: After releasing and removing “Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809)” due to critical errors, Microsoft sent a cumulative update that causes  BSOD  on specific computers. Cumulative Update KB4464330 of Windows 10 for version 1809 and cumulative update KB4462919 for April (version 1803) lead HP systems to BSOD without Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft announces Project xCloud – New game streaming service

Microsoft moved, through a blogpost, to the announcement of a new “game streaming” service called “Project xCloud”, designed to bring popular titles in any kind of platform. What “promises” the “Project xCloud” is the transfer of game titles in multiple playback platforms, ie from “console” to “PC” or even on a “portable device”. As it became known, public service Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

New “Your Phone” feature for Windows and Android communication

Microsoft announced the universal application of the feature “Your Phone”, which allows communication of a “Windows PC” and an “Android”. By enabling “Your Phone”, Microsoft enables all Android smartphone owners to see their applications from their Windows computer and handle them from there. In essence, this way one can respond from his computer to a message he receives on his mobile Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft brings Skype to digital assistant Alexa

It only took a few days since the launch of Amazon ‘s new “Alexa” devices and Microsoft has rushed to announce the full integration of “Skype” into them. More specifically, according to a company blogpost, it became known that the “Skype” application will be available for Amazon products with built-in “Alexa” Digital Assistant for making voice calls and video calls. Obviously, the integration of Skype will be entirely voice-based, that is, the Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Xbox Skill brings Cortana and Alexa to the Microsoft console

“Xbox Skill” allows owners of Microsoft’s console to give voice commands with the assistance of appropriate digital assistants. With “Xbox Skill”, one can instruct “Xbox One” to start a recording for the “Mixer”, to activate “start” or “pause” mode, while all devices incorporating Amazon’s “Alexa” Digital Assistant will be able to handle the Microsoft console through voice Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

“180 degrees Turn” from Skype after user complaints for updates

Microsoft has announced that it will remove Snapchat features from Skype, following intense user reactions. As the BBC said, the company had made these updates in June 2017, triggering reactions from Skype users who spoke of the “worst update ever made“. Microsoft has announced that it accepts that the new features are “coming in the way” Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …