Microsoft | - Part 3

Microsoft Office Is Now Available on the Windows Store

June 18, 2017

You can now download Microsoft Office directly from the Windows Store for the first time. Unfortunately, the Office apps are only available to Windows 10 S users at the moment. So anyone using your bog-standard, run-of-the-mill Windows 10 will have to wait a little longer. Microsoft recently unveiled the Surface Laptop, a premium device designed… read more »

Microsoft Launches Mixer as a Twitch Alternative

May 25, 2017

Did you know Microsoft owned a live-streaming service called Beam? No, neither did we. But just as we’re finding out it exists, Microsoft is rebranding it to Mixer. As well as a new name, Mixer has gained new features, signalling Microsoft’s intent to compete with Twitch and YouTube. If someone had told me a few… read more »

How to Install Microsoft Text Fonts in Ubuntu Linux

May 21, 2017

Windows-based fonts don’t appear by default on Linux-based systems like Ubuntu. In most cases, this isn’t a huge problem, but if you want to improve compatibility between word processors, then it might be useful to have Microsoft fonts on your Ubuntu PC. For instance, you might be a student, using a Windows PC at college,… read more »

Apple Notes vs. Microsoft OneNote: Which Note-Taking App Is Best for You?

May 5, 2017

Being a long-time Mac and iPhone user, I’ve become a big fan of the Notes app. But after building a Windows computer recently, I’ve become a user of both operating systems. Which means I need something that will work on all of my devices. I decided to take a look at Microsoft’s note-taking app, OneNote. Does… read more »

Microsoft Unveils a Streamlined Version of Windows 10

May 3, 2017

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of Windows 10 called Windows 10 S. This is Microsoft’s answer to Chrome OS, and the new streamlined version of Windows 10 is being targeted mainly at students. Can Windows 10 S take a serious slice out of Google’s share of the education market? Chromebooks aren’t for everyone, but… read more »

Microsoft: Don’t Install the Windows 10 Creators Update!

April 28, 2017

Microsoft is currently rolling out the Creators Update to Windows 10 users. The Windows 10 Creators Update adds a host of new features, which could mean you’re keen to get your hands on it. However, Microsoft is warning users not to install the Windows 10 Creators Update manually. You’ve probably heard quite a lot about… read more »

Microsoft Unveils Steam-like Refund System For Xbox One

April 13, 2017

Xbox One is officially the first video game console to offer digital purchase refunds to all users by default. Microsoft announced the new “self-service refund” system using the console’s “Alpha” preview ring. The Alpha preview ring is normally used to test and showcase upcoming Xbox One features, but this time around was used to confirm… read more »

Microsoft Launches a Camera App Called Sprinkles

April 5, 2017

Microsoft has launched a new iOS camera app called Sprinkles. Because the one thing iOS users need above all else is yet another camera app. Especially one called Sprinkles. Microsoft’s take on the genre borrows heavily from Snapchat, with captions, stickers, and emojis aplenty. There was a time, not so long ago, when you’d take… read more »

Microsoft Launches Skype Lite for Old Phones

February 22, 2017

Microsoft has launched a new version of Skype aimed at people in developing countries. Skype Lite strips everything about the messaging app back to make it more accessible to people with older handsets and/or limited internet connections. Unfortunately, you probably can’t use it yet. Skype Lite is the latest in a succession of lightweight apps… read more »