Out of the blue, Microsoft has revealed its futuristic predictions for the capabilities and specs of the Xbox 2042. In brief, it is said to be a quantum processor powered device capable of driving "native 32K resolutions in Full Spectrum Colour at a base frame rate of 240 FPS (up to 480 FPS) with zero latency". The result would be future possible gaming experiences … [Read more...] about Microsoft imagines Xbox 2042 with 1 exaFLOP processor
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Microsoft Purview aims to make legal and data teams’ lives easier
A little rebranding can go a long way. What you need to know Microsoft Purview is the new umbrella for Redmond-produced products and services focusing on data compliance and governance. Azure Purview, various Microsoft 365 products, and more all have new Microsoft Purview names. The rebrand is designed to unify Microsoft's solutions for organizations in need of … [Read more...] about Microsoft Purview aims to make legal and data teams’ lives easier
Microsoft releases patch for RCP vulnerability (why you need to act quickly)
Earlier this week, Microsoft released 117 security patches for April patch Tuesday, including CVE-2022-26809, a CVSS 9.8 rated vulnerability In Remote Procedure Call (RPC) that enables an attacker to send an RPC call to an RPC host, and execute code on a remote server. “It could allow an attacker to execute code with high privileges on an affected system,” said … [Read more...] about Microsoft releases patch for RCP vulnerability (why you need to act quickly)
Microsoft reverts outrageous Windows 11 default browser change for everyone
With the latest Windows 11 update, which is now available for everyone as a mandatory security update, changing the system’s default browser is now easier than ever. The company has rolled back a controversial change pushed out with Windows 11 in June 2021, a move that caused frustration among users of Chrome and Firefox. Since Windows 11 went live last year, Microsoft has … [Read more...] about Microsoft reverts outrageous Windows 11 default browser change for everyone
Microsoft unveils new features for Windows 11 including Tabs in File Explorer, Folders in Start Menu, Do Not Disturb and more
Microsoft announced some important features during its Windows 11 event. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect in the near future. Tabs in File Explorer are official Tabs in File Explorer, which we reported about a month ago, have been confirmed by Microsoft. The Redmond company began toying with the idea for Windows 10, but later scrapped Sets. It is good to see the … [Read more...] about Microsoft unveils new features for Windows 11 including Tabs in File Explorer, Folders in Start Menu, Do Not Disturb and more
Microsoft hints at further integration between Windows 11 and Android
In a new job listing, Microsoft has confirmed it is consolidating its Android efforts into a single division called ‘Android Microsoft Platform and Experience’. This move could allow further integration between Windows 11 and Android, and Microsoft may be planning to go beyond Samsung phones. Earlier this week, Microsoft posted several job listings for its new division … [Read more...] about Microsoft hints at further integration between Windows 11 and Android
Windows 11 updates failing with 0xc1900101? Microsoft is monitoring reports
Upgrading a Windows 11 PC to the newly-released cumulative updates or preview builds isn’t always as easy as you’d believe. The installation process is reportedly failing with error 0xc1900101 for some folks and the system automatically rolls back to the previous update/build without telling anything about the cause of the problem. The most common error message experienced … [Read more...] about Windows 11 updates failing with 0xc1900101? Microsoft is monitoring reports
Microsoft explains why it won’t add seconds to Windows 11 taskbar clock
On any modern version of Windows, Microsoft restricts the taskbar clock to hours and minutes. This is perfect for most users, but some people might want to display seconds in the taskbar of their operating system. Unlike Windows 10, Windows 11 doesn’t allow seconds to display on the taskbar. It is no longer possible to edit the Registry file to enable a clock with seconds on … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains why it won’t add seconds to Windows 11 taskbar clock
Microsoft reportedly wants to bring ads to free-to-play Xbox games
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft is reportedly working on a program that will let brands showcase advertisements within free-to-play Xbox games, according to a report from Insider. Sources familiar with the situation told Insider that the ads wouldn’t disrupt gameplay and may appear on a billboard in a racing game, for example. It’s not immediately clear how … [Read more...] about Microsoft reportedly wants to bring ads to free-to-play Xbox games
Windows 11’s third-party widgets set to arrive in the Microsoft Store soon
One of the new flagship features in Windows 11 is the widgets panel or board, which is a new feature to access Microsoft News, weather updates, Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Store contents, and much more. These widgets are similar to Android widgets (they’re small graphical web-based apps), accessible directly from the widgets panel. The widgets board aims to provide information … [Read more...] about Windows 11’s third-party widgets set to arrive in the Microsoft Store soon