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Microsoft planning ‘sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows’
Microsoft is planning a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows” that is designed to signal to users of the operating system that “Windows is BACK.”
Microsoft integrates Android apps into Windows 10
Microsoft is now allowing Windows 10 users to run Android apps side by side with Windows applications on a PC. It’s part of a new feature in Your Phone, and it builds upon the mirroring that Microsoft’s Your Phone app already provides. You can now access a list of Android apps in Microsoft’s Your Phone app and launch these mobile apps accordingly. These will run in a separate window outside of the Your Phone app, mirrored from your phone.
Microsoft Solitaire turns 30 years old today
Microsoft’s Solitaire game is turning 30 years old today. Microsoft is celebrating the occasion with a world record attempt of the most games of Microsoft Solitaire completed in one day. 35 million people still play Solitaire monthly, according to Microsoft, with more than 100 million hands played daily around the world.
Microsoft announces OneDrive Personal Vault for sensitive files
Microsoft today announced OneDrive Personal Vault, a new security layer for protecting sensitive and important files. The feature is rolling out “soon” to the web, Android, iOS, and Windows 10 in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
Microsoft considering a dedicated Office key for keyboards
Microsoft is considering adding a dedicated Office key to keyboards. The additional key would provide additional keyboard shortcuts for Office apps, including the ability to quickly share documents and files.
Microsoft pulls Windows 10 Update after reports of documents being deleted
The software giant started rolling out the update during the company’s Surface event earlier this week, but some Windows 10 immediately noticed their documents were being deleted.
Microsoft 365 Education launched in Nigeria
Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft 365 Education in Nigeria, a single, affordable technology solution built for education.
Windows 10 update set for October release
Release of Windows 10 "Fall Creators Update" will come the same day that Windows Mixed Reality headsets powered by the software hits the market, Microsoft executive vice president of operating systems Terry Myerson said in a blog post.
Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana to join forces
Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana will start talking to each other in a first of its kind alliance of rival digital assistants, the companies said on Wednesday.
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Catholic priest kidnapped, murdered in Niger
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Abia government begs teachers to resume classes
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Two Malawi ministers die of coronavirus
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Joe Biden fills out state department team with Obama veterans
President-elect Joe Biden is filling out his State Department team with a group of former career diplomats and veterans of the Obama administration, signaling his desire to return to a more traditional foreign policy after four years of uncertainty and unpredictability under President Donald Trump.
Lagos PDP backs Oyo governor as Southwest leader
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said on Saturday, that it has endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as the leader of the party in the South West.
South African minister tests positive for coronavirus
South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has become the fourth member of the executive to test positive for coronavirus.
Mikel Arteta: Next two matches important for Arsenal
“I think the next two games are crucial to see the direction that we are taking and to reinforce all the things that we have improved on and the results that we are having recently,” Arteta said.