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Microsoft Edge to stop ePub format reading support

By AshishMohta@TWC |

Microsoft has shared that the Edge browser will no longer support e-books which use .epub file extension. Reading eBooks had been one of the strongest features of Edge, but this one particular extension is bring dropped. It is most widely […]

WebView2Browser lets you test all WebView 2 features and functionalities

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

Microsoft recently announced Win32 preview of the WebView2 control which is powered by the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. The company is striking a dialogue with various stakeholders, including the community. This helps Microsoft gather feedback and use it to further improve […]

Microsoft and Samsung partner to bring productive apps on Samsung devices

By AshishMohta@TWC |

Microsoft and Samsung announced some incredible partnership at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event. Samsung not only has announced a Windows Laptop — Galaxy Book S, but also spoke about the significant collaboration is the availability of Microsoft apps on Samsung Galaxy […]

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Microsoft and Jio partner for custom solutions on Azure

By AshishMohta@TWC |

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio) recently made some big announcements as they move into the Broadband segment with their JIO Fiber Broadband offerings. It includes a free 4K LED TV and 4K Set Top Box. The offer will go Live […]

Microsoft to retire the Remix 3D website

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

Remix 3D is retiring in early next year, says Microsoft. After being rumored for quite some time, the company recently announced the closure of Remix 3D website on the frequently asked questions page on the Windows support site. Remix 3D […]

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Puppets is a new feature announced for SwiftKey users

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft has added a new capability – Puppets to SwiftKey. The new addition will enable SwiftKey users to express themselves in a fun and interesting way. Using the feature, people could record themselves as a panda, cat, […]

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MobileShell is now available on Microsoft Store

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

It will be now easier than ever to emulate full Windows 10 PC experience on a Smartphone. Microsoft has made available MobileShell app in Microsoft Store. The app features an app launcher, supports a touch-friendly interface and navigation shortcuts, all […]

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The new Outlook On The Web is here with new Design and Features

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

After being in a testing mode for around 8 months, the new Outlook on the Web is finally ready to roll with its new features, new design, personalized inbox, and faster and smoother functionality. Outlook.com gets a new look The […]

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Microsoft creates free app to help blind Canadians move around

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN |

Citizens of the world who are blind or have low vision, are in need of our help, and Microsoft is one of the few companies who have stepped forward to deliver this help through technology. Not too long ago, the […]

PowerApps Portal Dashboard

Microsoft PowerApps portal debuts with new maker experience

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Microsoft has launched its PowerApps portal. The introduction of the web apps design platform will enable the ability to build low-code, responsive websites through a dedicated portal designer. External users would be allowed to interact with the data stored in […]

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Microsoft will force-upgrade Windows 10 v1803 systems

By AshishMohta@TWC |

Since we now have feature updates than a new version of Windows, every feature update has its end of service. When Microsoft announced Windows 10 v1903, they also announced that v1803 aka April 2018 Update would reach the end of […]

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Windows Server v1903 now Generally Available for Business

By AshishMohta@TWC |

Apart from releasing Windows 10 v1903 for consumers, Microsoft Windows Server v1903 is now available for business. Some of the significant improvements and additions included in Server version are  Containers, Edge Computing and Hybrid. Windows Server v1903 now available for […]

Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) Program for the year 2019-2020.

Microsoft Student Partner Program accepting applications for 2019-20

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

Microsoft is accepting applications from students across the globe for its Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) Program for the year 2019-2020.  Its an excellent opportunity for those who want to learn disciplines related to technology which is not in their academic […]

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Microsoft redesigns Office application file type icons

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Keeping up with the trend of changing world of work, Microsoft unveiled new filetype icons for Office applications like Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and others. With the change, Microsoft has also replaced the existing design of the icons introduced […]

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Microsoft open sources PowerToys

By AshishMohta@TWC |

If PowerToys rings a bell, then I am pretty sure you had used Windows XP. These were small tweak from Windows engineers to test prototype features, and many of them were made public. They included quick resolutions like change resolution, […]

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Microsoft’s latest .NET 5 aims at offering a unified platform

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

Microsoft has announced that they will release .NET 5 after .NET Core 3.0. This will be one of the major .NET launches and is likely to draw a lot of attention. Post-release there will be just one .NET and it […]

ROS for Windows

Microsoft announces ROS for Windows with Windows IoT support

By AshishMohta@TWC |

Everything has an operating system, even Robots. Robot Operating System (ROS) is one such OS maintained by OpenRobotics.org. It is an open source robotics framework in which Microsoft vested their interest at ROSCon 2018. The Redmond giant had been working […]

Microsoft Search bring the intelligent search for the modern workplace

Microsoft Search brings intelligent search for the modern workplace

By AshishMohta@TWC |

We all are familiar with Search feature in Windows 10. Microsoft is taking it a step ahead for the enterprise. Named as—Microsoft Search, this feature uses the artificial intelligence technology (AI) from Bing and deep personalized insights surfaced by the […]

WSL 2 Windows

Microsoft announces WSL 2; Ships with a real Linux Kernel

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

Microsoft has announced a significant upgrade to Windows Subsystem for Linux. The second version of WSL has a new architecture which dramatically improves the system performance. WSL 2 is full system call compatible, i.e., you will be able to run […]

Windows 10 WinRT API Pack makes calling Windows 10 APIs easier

Windows 10 WinRT API Pack makes calling Windows 10 APIs easier

By AnandKhanse@TWC |

Microsoft has announced the preview of Windows 10 WinRT API pack via NuGet. The preview is available in the form of NuGet packages which makes it easy to add new Windows functionality to WPF applications. The list includes Geolocation, Windows AI, Machine […]

Microsoft announces the Xbox One S ‘All-Digital Edition’

By AyushVij@TWCN |

Xbox is one of the most successful products from Microsoft, and it is giving a tough competition to Sony’s PlayStation. The Xbox Live service also helps gamers on the Xbox to get greater access to games and services. And now, […]

Microsoft announces the availibility of Surface Hub 2S

By AyushVij@TWCN |

Microsoft has announced the availability of the Surface Hub 2S. The Microsoft Surface Hub 2S has a 50.5-inch display that comes with a 4K+ resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. With thinner bezels, the device comes with a better screen […]

PowerShell

Microsoft announces PowerShell version 7

By AyushVij@TWCN |

Windows PowerShell is indeed a very powerful tool that is available on Windows operating systems. Recently, Microsoft introduced PowerShell Core and made it available on other platforms including Linux and macOS too. Now, Microsoft has announced the General Availability of […]