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Windows 7, Windows 8.1 users beware! You need to upgrade to Windows 11 by January 10
6Jan By adminNo Comments
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Windows 7, Windows 8.1 users beware! You need to upgrade to Windows 11 by January 10

[ad_1] Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users need to upgrade to Windows 11 before security support ends. If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, there is some bad news. January 10 is when Microsoft will end support for all security updates. But this news concerns those who paid for Microsoft's Extended Security Update program, which allowed users of these OSes to extend the security support by three years back in early 2020. Microsoft had originally withdrawn security support for these operating systems back in 2020 for regular users. Ever since then, the company had urged people to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11.The deadline date of January 10 falls in line with the release date of the Microsoft Edge 109, which is the last version of the browser to support Windows 7 and Windows 8.1...
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Microsoft’s Union Ally Pushes for FTC Deal on Activision Merger
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Microsoft’s Union Ally Pushes for FTC Deal on Activision Merger

[ad_1] The Communication Workers of America has rallied to the side of one of technology’s biggest companies after Microsoft said it would recognize workers who choose to organize at video-game maker Activision. Microsoft Corp.'s newfound support for organized labor has given the company a powerful ally pushing the US Federal Trade Commission for a settlement to allow the software company's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.The Communication Workers of America has rallied to the side of one of technology's biggest companies after Microsoft said it would recognize workers who choose to organize at video-game maker Activision. The union, which represents nearly half a million workers in telecommunications, media, education and technology, has publicly cheered the deal a...
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Nadella meets PM; says Govt’s focus on sustainable, inclusive economic growth inspiring
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Nadella meets PM; says Govt’s focus on sustainable, inclusive economic growth inspiring

[ad_1] Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met PM Narendra Modi and lauded the government's deep focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth driven by digital transformation. Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, who is on a four-day visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and pledged the company's support in helping the country realise the Digital India vision. The Microsoft top honcho described his meeting with the PM as "insightful", and lauded the government's deep focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth driven by digital transformation. "It's inspiring to see the government's deep focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth led by digital transformation and we're looking forward to helping India realize the Digital India vision and...
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Microsoft claims to have no idea why ‘Call of Duty’ franchise is special
4Jan By adminNo Comments
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Microsoft claims to have no idea why ‘Call of Duty’ franchise is special

[ad_1] Last year in January Microsoft announced it would spend USD 68.7 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard, highlighting how it would get 'Call of Duty', 'Warcraft' and 'Candy Crush' for that fee. American tech multinational Microsoft, which a year ago announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, might keep 'Call of Duty', the video game company's iconic franchise, from appearing on Sony's PlayStation. According to The Verge, an American technology news website, last year in January Microsoft announced it would spend USD 68.7 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard, highlighting how it would get 'Call of Duty', 'Warcraft' and 'Candy Crush' for that fee. However, the new website has reported that Microsoft's lawyers are suddenly pretending they have no idea why 'Call of...
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Apple’s Slide Topples Last Stock in $2 Trillion Club
4Jan By adminNo Comments
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Apple’s Slide Topples Last Stock in $2 Trillion Club

[ad_1] A steady slide in Apple Inc. shares pushed the iPhone maker’s market value below $2 trillion, the latest casualty in the tech stock rout. A steady slide in Apple Inc. shares pushed the iPhone maker's market value below $2 trillion, the latest casualty in the tech stock rout. Apple fell as much as 4.2% on Tuesday as concerns about iPhone supply in the important holiday quarter mount and investors lose faith in a reprieve from higher interest rates. The slump sent Apple's market value to $1.98 trillion, ending its reign as the last company to sport a $2 trillion valuation after Microsoft Corp. and oil giant Saudi Aramco retreated in 2022. The milestone marks a fall from grace for Apple. The stock spent much of the past year outperforming the S&P 500 Index but has stumble...
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Microsoft fined $64 million by French data watchdog over cookies
23Dec By adminNo Comments
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Microsoft fined $64 million by French data watchdog over cookies

[ad_1] Microsoft Corp. was hit with a €60 million ($64 million) fine by France’s privacy watchdog over the way it manages cookies on its bing.com search engine and was ordered to make them more customer friendly. Microsoft Corp. was hit with a €60 million ($64 million) fine by France's privacy watchdog over the way it manages cookies on its bing.com search engine and was ordered to make them more customer friendly. CNIL, France's data protection authority said it carried out several checks on the website in September 2020 and May 2021 and “found that when a user visited this site, cookies were deposited on his terminal without his consent, even though they were used for advertising purposes.” The website also lacked a button that allows users to opt out of cookies in an easy mann...
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Video gamers sue Microsoft in U.S. court to stop Activision takeover
22Dec By adminNo Comments
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Video gamers sue Microsoft in U.S. court to stop Activision takeover

[ad_1] Video gamers sue Microsoft in U.S. court to stop Activision takeover Microsoft Corp was hit on Tuesday in U.S. court with a private consumer lawsuit claiming the technology company's $69 billion bid to purchase "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc will unlawfully squelch competition in the video game industry.The complaint filed in federal court in California comes about two weeks after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a case with an administrative law judge seeking to stop Microsoft, owner of the Xbox console, from completing the largest-ever acquisition in the video-gaming market. The private lawsuit also seeks an order blocking Microsoft from acquiring Activision. It was filed on behalf of 10 video game players in California, New Mexico and New Jersey. The pro...
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Russia Is Boosting Its Cyber Attacks on Ukraine, Allies, Microsoft Says
4Dec By adminNo Comments
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Russia Is Boosting Its Cyber Attacks on Ukraine, Allies, Microsoft Says

[ad_1] Moscow will intensify its cyber efforts to pressure the sources of Ukraine’s military and political support both domestic and foreign, according to Microsoft Corp. Moscow will intensify its cyber efforts to pressure the sources of Ukraine's military and political support both domestic and foreign, according to Microsoft Corp. In a post on the company's “On the Issues” blog, Clint Watts, general manager of Microsoft's digital threat analysis center, urged customers to prepare for more Russian cyber attacks over the winter. “Russian military intelligence actors' recent execution of a ransomware-style attack -- known as Prestige -- in Poland may be a harbinger of Russia further extending cyberattacks beyond the borders of Ukraine,” Watts said. Alongside almost two months of...
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Spotify CEO renews attack on Apple after Musk’s salvo
1Dec By adminNo Comments
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Spotify CEO renews attack on Apple after Musk’s salvo

[ad_1] Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek renewed his attack on Apple in a series of tweets alleging the iPhone maker "gives itself every advantage while at the same time stifling innovation". Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek renewed his attack on Apple on Wednesday in a series of tweets alleging the iPhone maker "gives itself every advantage while at the same time stifling innovation and hurting consumers". Ek tagged a number of sympathetic business leaders in his 21-tweet thread, including Musk, Microsoft president Brad Smith, and Proton founder Andy Yen. On Monday, the world's richest person Elon Musk criticized the fee Apple charges software developers - including his Twitter business - for in-app purchases, and posted a meme suggesting he was willing to "go to war" rather than pay it. Spotify...
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Ransomware attacks: Microsoft reveals 3 biggest security mistakes
1Dec By adminNo Comments
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Ransomware attacks: Microsoft reveals 3 biggest security mistakes

[ad_1] Microsoft Security shared three main problems found during ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are increasing year by year! Every other day, there is some piece of news warning the public about the threat to their personal data which often leads to financial loss. However, several cyber security firms and researchers are coming up with security protocols to improve cyber defence. However, the threat of ransomware and extortion is becoming more audacious with attacks targeting governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure too. Ransomware is basically a type of malware that locks the user out of their files or their device and the hackers demand payment to restore access to information.Microsoft conducted an investigation during ransomware recovery engagements which rev...
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