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Microsoft Teams Getting Advanced Communications Option Plus New Device Support

Microsoft announced the release of an Advanced Communications product addition for organizations using Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Begins Preview Launch of Universal Print for Microsoft 365 Subscribers

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a public preview of Universal Print for Microsoft 365 subscribers.

Microsoft Hires Movial To Build Android OS for Microsoft Devices

Microsoft has hired the Romanian operations of software engineering and design services company Movial to develop an Android-based operating system solution for the Microsoft Devices business segment.

Why Windows Phone Is Dead, But Not Completely Gone

Don't call it a comeback (because that's not likely). But as Brien explains, there are three ways that today's smartphone market leaves the door open for Microsoft to bring Windows back to smartphones.

Surface and ARM: Why Microsoft Shouldn't Follow Apple's Lead and Dump Intel

Microsoft's current Surface flagship, the Surface Pro X, already runs on ARM. But as the ill-fated Surface RT showed, going all-in on ARM never did Microsoft many favors.

Microsoft To Require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in New Windows Server Hardware Next Year

Some optional Windows Server security implementations will become mandatory for Microsoft's hardware partners to include in their products, starting in January.

HoloLens 2 Borrows Its Killer Feature from Windows

Turns out the secret to the HoloLens 2's success has nothing to do with holograms.

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Microsoft Releases Updated Interop Tool for IBM Mainframes

Microsoft this week announced that it had released Host Integration Server 2020, which lets Microsoft technologies talk with IBM mainframe solutions.

Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 PCs Available This Month

Microsoft has announced that some of its new Surface PCs, docking stations and accessories will be available as early as this month.

Microsoft Defers Windows 10X Dual-Screen Device Production Plans

Microsoft announced on Monday that coming Windows 10X-based devices will initially launch as single-screen devices.

Microsoft's Surface Pro X: It's Like the Surface RT, But Better

There's a lot about the Surface Pro X that's reminiscent of the ill-fated Surface RT. But despite the similarities, this might just be one of the rare cases where the sequel is better than the original.

Microsoft Touts Secured-Core PCs To Block Driver Exploits

The Windows platform security team explained this week in an announcement that PC devices are subject to possible driver exploits, and recommended the use of Secured-core PCs as a defensive measure.

Windows 10 Use Reaches Microsoft's 1 Billion Goal at Last

Microsoft announced on Monday that Windows 10 is now on more than 1 billion "monthly active devices."

Researchers Suggest AMD Chips Subject to Cache Side-Channel Attacks

AMD processors have "cache way predictors" that can leak information when subjected to attacks, according a paper (PDF) by university researchers.

Windows 10X First Look: Inside the OS Settings

Microsoft's forthcoming operating system for dual-screen devices seems to borrow heavily from predecessors, from Windows 10 all the way back to Windows CE.

Microsoft Universal Print Service Now at Private Preview

Microsoft on Monday announced a private preview of its Universal Print service, which eliminates the need to maintain print servers on-premises or install printer drivers.

Windows 10X First Look: Dual-Screen UI Basics

A tour of the new Windows 10X emulator for Surface dual-screen devices shows a bare-bones user interface that nevertheless brings flashbacks to Windows Phone.

First Look at HoloLens 2: What's Better and What Still Needs Work

While imperfect, the HoloLens 2 is a dramatic improvement over its predecessor. Brien details where the new mixed-reality headset excels and where it still falls short.

PC Showdown: Microsoft Surface Studio 2 vs. Dell Canvas

Has Brien finally found a viable alternative to Microsoft's cool but pricey drafting table of a PC? Here's how the Dell Canvas stacks up against the second-generation Surface Studio.

Surface Hub 2X Devices Reportedly Stalled or Dead

Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X conferencing devices, promised for delivery this year, could be hitting an impasse.

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