Microsoft

Microsoft Build 2023 was a two-day event that showcased the latest innovations in code and app development from Microsoft and its partners. The event featured keynote speeches, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities for developers of all levels and backgrounds. Here are some of the... Read More

Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based (monthly/yearly) service that gives users access to Office tools like Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, Microsoft Teams, and One Drive. It is very likely that - if you don't already use them - you will, at some point, need some... Read More

The Start Menu has been a vital part of the Windows operating system's user experience since the early days. The failed Windows 8 full-screen Start menu, for instance, is a perfect example of how important the Start menu is to users: the tiles weren't interactive,... Read More

Alongside the new Windows 11 SE (a lighter version of the Windows 11, dedicated to the K-8 education market, and will only ship exclusively on low-cost laptops), Microsoft is introducing what it calls Surface laptop SE. It is an education-focused laptop designed for K-8 education.... Read More

TPM is one of the prerequisites to be able to install Windows 11 and that's because Microsoft wants to double down on security. Windows as a platform have borne the brunt of cyberattacks on businesses and individuals alike. This had prompted the introduction of features... Read More

Microsoft's Windows remains the undisputed king when it comes to desktop operating systems, standing in at a monopolistic 73% market share, at least according to the latest data, and for good reason. It therefore, goes without saying that any Windows announcement is met with a... Read More

Not too long after opening Africa’s first hyper-scale data centers in two cities (Cape Town and Johannesburg) in South Africa to give faster access to its Azure Cloud services in the region, Microsoft is expanding its reach by launching two development centers in the continent.... Read More

With the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft Edge is the new default browser. This means it replaces Internet Explorer. However, Windows 10 still contains Internet Explorer although it's there just for 'legacy purposes' according to the Microsoft Team. So with Microsoft edge replacing Internet Explorer... Read More

Here are some not-so-interesting stats for you. Three out of four people use duplicate passwords, and 21 percent of people use codes that are over 10 years old. (In 2014, among the five most popular passwords were “password,” “123456,” and “qwerty.”) Passwords aren’t as effective a means... Read More