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Microsoft Kills the Kinect Adapter for Xbox One

Microsoft has discontinued the Kinect Adapter, effectively killing the already-pretty-dead Kinect peripheral. The Kinect Adapter is the USB accessory required to connect a Kinect to the Xbox One S, Xbox One X, or a Windows PC. So if you want one, you had better buy one while stocks last. The Kinect was originally released in… read more »

You Can Now Use Microsoft Office on a Chromebook

It looks as though Microsoft Office is finally available on Chrome OS. It isn’t available on every single Chromebook, and you may still need an Office 365 subscription to take full advantage. But still, this brings to an end one of the major reasons some people reject Chromebooks. Chromebooks are amazing devices. They’re small, light,… read more »

Get a Free Gift Certificate Template for Microsoft Office

If you’re looking for a gift certificate template for your business customers, employees, or friends and family, you do not have to look far for an attractive design. These templates have terrific themes for holidays and birthdays or just any time of the year. You can use just one for all occasions or use a… read more »

Microsoft Cortana Now Controls Your Home With the Invoke Smart Speaker

It seems that every tech company that has an intelligent personal assistant is also releasing a lineup of smart speakers. The trend began in 2014 when Amazon introduced the first-generation Echo, which uses Amazon Alexa. Two years later, Alphabet announced the Google Home powered by Google Assistant. Siri will also make a move before the… read more »

Microsoft Is Killing Outlook.com Premium

If you haven’t already signed up for Outlook.com Premium then you’re out of luck. This is because Microsoft is killing the premium version of Outlook.com, and transferring most of its features to Office 365 instead. Existing subscribers are fine for now, but new subscribers are not welcome. Microsoft began trialling Outlook.com Premium in February 2016,… read more »

Windows Mobile Is Dead, But Not Microsoft Mobile

It’s over, guys. Joe Belfiore, the head of Microsoft’s operating systems, has said the company is giving up on Windows Mobile and phones. It’s time to switch to Android or iOS. But don’t worry, Microsoft still has your back on mobile. The software giant is making a renewed effort to make apps for both the… read more »

Microsoft Edge Is the Best Browser at Stopping Phishing

Microsoft Edge isn’t the most popular browser in the world. No, Google Chrome wears that crown, and has for some time. And then there’s Firefox, which is upping its game with the new version codenamed Quantum. However, Edge beats both of them when it comes to stopping phishing attacks. There are so many security threats… read more »

Microsoft Adds Fake News Fact-Checking to Bing

Microsoft is jumping on the fake news bandwagon, adding a “Fact Check” label to Bing. Facebook enacted a crackdown on fake news months ago, and Google soon followed suit. And now, Microsoft is joining the party. And you’ll soon see the fruits of these labors in Bing search results. It’s getting increasingly difficult to tell… read more »

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