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Microsoft Launches 'Inside Azure for IT' Learning Portal

Microsoft on Monday announced the launch of Inside Azure for IT, a new learning site "for cloud professionals of all skill levels."

When Fixing IT Problems, Is It Ever OK To Guess?

DIY troubleshooting only works for IT problems you're certain you have the skills to fix. For everything else, it's better to call the experts.

Things that Surprised Me About Working in Zero Gravity

Brien has taken plenty of parabolic flights aboard the "vomit comet" by now, but there were plenty of things he was unprepared for when he first started his spaceflight training.

What's the Best Way To Learn PowerShell?

Simply experimenting with an existing PowerShell script is an effective way to build expertise. Just make sure to do it inside a virtual machine.

Microsoft Outlook and Viva Insights Getting Meeting Breaks and Worker Feelings Features

Microsoft this week announced new personal work enhancement features for Microsoft 365 subscribers that are now available at the preview stage in Microsoft Outlook and Viva Insights applications.

Microsoft To Fully Reopen Headquarters on Sept. 7

Microsoft now plans to fully reopen its Redmond, Wash.-based campus headquarters on Sept. 7, according to a press account.

Why Astronauts Train for Spacewalks Underwater

To replicate true zero gravity conditions without actually going to space, would-be astronauts usually have to take parabolic flight. But sometimes, as Brien explains, they have to go in the opposite direction.

Microsoft Report Urges Greater Flexibility To Support Burned-Out Remote Workers

Microsoft on Monday announced a report on the effects of the work-from-home shift that started last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 Days of Motion Sickness Desensitization: The Worst Part of Spaceflight Training

In his quest to become a commercial astronaut, Brien has been through disaster simulations ranging from oxygen deprivation to emergency water landings. But none of that beats this.

Microsoft Technology Associate Certificate Programs Coming to an End

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exam program will be ending on June 30, 2022, Microsoft explained in a Tuesday announcement.

What Does It Take To Be Chosen as an Astronaut Candidate?

A STEM degree and a decent level of physical fitness are obvious requirements. But it might not hurt to be a scuba-diving and roller-coaster junkie on top of that, too.

As Remote Work Stretches On, 'Right To Disconnect' Laws Seen as Necessary

It's getting harder for employees to detach themselves from their PCs, especially in a work-from-home scenario. To prevent mass burnout, some governments are advocating for legally protected downtime.

Why Astronauts in Training Spend Time in the Altitude Chamber

Decompression and the resulting hypoxia are the worst-case scenarios of spaceflight. Here's why.

Overcoming Spacesuit Anxiety During Astronaut Training

Spacesuits are heavy, claustrophobic and hot -- an uncomfortable combination for many would-be astronauts. Here's how Brien came around to the idea of wearing one.

Astronaut Survival Training: When Things Go Wrong on Earth

The most perilous moments in a spaceflight can happen after the landing.

Microsoft Ignite Virtual Event To Include Keynotes, Sessions, On-Demand Content and Chat Sessions

Microsoft Ignite, starting Sept. 22, will be a mixture of keynote talks, technical sessions, Microsoft Teams-hosted chats and "breakout" videos that will be accessible via a so-called Virtual Hub portal.

It's Time for IT Pros To Reclaim Their Work-Life Balance

IT pros are working long hours right now to keep their organizations afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that shouldn't be the expectation once the crisis passes.

Zero Gravity Games: Things To Do in a Spacecraft When You're Weightless

Commercial space training isn't all about research. Sometimes -- especially when the gravity is out -- the crew gets to cut loose.

IT After COVID-19: Can Virtual Conferences Compare to Live Events?

It makes sense for tech giants like Microsoft to take their conferences to the cloud in the wake of the pandemic, but virtual events will be a hard sell to veteran conference-goers.

Astronaut Survival Training: Parachuting into the Ocean in a Spacesuit

For an astronaut in training, parachuting out of a disabled spacecraft ranks high on the list of skills you hopefully never have to use in real life.

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