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Microsoft Officially Lays its Edge Legacy Desktop App to Rest
Sourced from Wikimedia Microsoft has officially ended all support for its Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application – this means that it will no longer receive security updates. “Last August, we announced that Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application support would end on March 9 2021 as part of this transition to the new Microsoft Edge,” reads a blog post from Microsoft. “Today, Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application support officially ends, and it will no longer receive future security updates”. The company went on to say that the now out-of-support Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application will be removed and replaced with the new Microsoft Edge when customers apply April’s Windows 10 cumulative monthly security update (or “B” release). /* custom css */ .tdi_3_1f3.td-a-rec-...
Microsoft Joins Forces with Tech4Dev to Teach Women Coding Skills in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt
Microsoft and Tech4Dev have partnered to launch the Women Techsters Initiative in 54 countries. This programme aims to train girls and women across Africa in coding and deep tech skills, bridging the digital and technology divide and ensure equal access to opportunities across the continent. Ghada Khalifa, Regional Director of Microsoft Philanthropies MEA, was excited about the initiative being scaled to other countries on the African continent from Nigeria where the program was piloted. She says “when we empower girls and women in the ICT industry, through greater access to skills and training, we not only unlock innovation but also economic opportunities”. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_2ad.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_2ad.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } A recent report&...
Microsoft Blames Cyber Attack on China-based Hacker Group
Microsoft believes the recent attacks on its business email software was by the Chinese government-backed hacking group, HAFNIUM. “Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) attributes this campaign with high confidence to HAFNIUM, a group assessed to be state-sponsored and operating out of China, based on observed victimology, tactics and procedures,” reads a statement from the company. “In the attacks observed, the threat actor used these vulnerabilities to access on-premises Exchange servers which enabled access to email accounts, and allowed the installation of additional malware to facilitate long-term access to victim environments.” The versions affected are: Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 “These vulnerabilitie...
Microsoft to Enable End-to-End Encryption for Teams
Microsoft is set to enable end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Teams by the first half of this year. Jared Spataro, Corporate VP for Microsoft 365, says that this will address users’ security and compliance requirements. “Teams will support E2EE for one-to-one Microsoft Teams calls, providing an additional option for conducting sensitive online conversations.” He goes on to say that IT will have full discretion over who can use E2EE in the organization. E2EE for Microsoft Teams one-to-one ad hoc VoIP calls will be available to commercial customers. Microsoft Word to Introduce New Text Predictions Feature Microsoft is set to introduce text predictions for Word. This new feature is expected to help users write “more efficiently” by reducing spelling and grammar errors. /* custom css *...
Microsoft Word to Introduce New Text Predictions Feature
Image sourced from Lifewire Microsoft is set to introduce text predictions for Word. This new feature is expected to help users write “more efficiently” by reducing spelling and grammar errors. According to Neowin, text predictions uses a Machine Learning model to “make suggestions based on the text typed by the user”. How Word Text Predictions Work Simply start typing in a Word document and note that predictions start appearing. Press the TAB key to accept a prediction and the ESC key to reject it. Text prediction learns and improves over time. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_666.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_666.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Text predictions are supported in English only and available on the following word platforms and builds: The f...
Microsoft Offers OCR Support for Official South African Languages
Microsoft has revealed it would add Optical Character Recognition (OCR) support for two of South Africa’s official languages, Afrikaans and Zulu. “Adding support for these languages is part of Microsoft’s mission to build meaningful cognitive products and services that improve local engagement,” says Rory Preddy, Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft South Africa. “This support, which now counts a total of 73 languages, means that more people are able to connect in their own language and that language will become a seamless feature of using technology, rather than a hindrance.” OCR support for local languages allows users to use visual data processing to label content with objects and concepts, extract text, generate image descriptions and moderate content. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_a3a.td...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Announces Its Own Game-Changing Premium Wireless Headset
Source: Microsoft / Xbox Wireless Headset Next-generation gaming needs next-gen accessories as well. Tuesday (Feb.16), Xbox announced that it would be releasing a pair of premium wireless gaming headphones. Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Headset will deliver many upgrades to help take your gaming experience to another level. In a press release, the company boasted that its new headset would deliver “best-in-class audio and chat performance, outstanding design and comfort, and unique experiences that are tailored for each gamer.” According to Xbox, the new headset will deliver a “fine-tuned and configurable auditory experience” that no other Xbox branded headset has delivered before. Xbox Wireless Headset users will be able to play loud and clear through low latency without worrying about lo...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Announces Its Own Game-Changing Premium Wireless Headset
Source: Microsoft / Xbox Wireless Headset Next-generation gaming needs next-gen accessories as well. Tuesday (Feb.16), Xbox announced that it would be releasing a pair of premium wireless gaming headphones. Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Headset will deliver many upgrades to help take your gaming experience to another level. In a press release, the company boasted that its new headset would deliver “best-in-class audio and chat performance, outstanding design and comfort, and unique experiences that are tailored for each gamer.” According to Xbox, the new headset will deliver a “fine-tuned and configurable auditory experience” that no other Xbox branded headset has delivered before. Xbox Wireless Headset users will be able to play loud and clear through low latency without worrying about lo...
Last Minute Tech-Inspired Valentine’s Day Gifts For The Techie In Your Life
Source: Westend61 / Getty Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and if you’re hard-pressed trying to find the perfect gift for techie bae, we have some gift ideas for you. When it comes to pleasing techie bae, a gift card to Savage x Fenty, perfume, chocolate, and flowers are cool but won’t blow her socks off like a piece of new technology would. Narrowing down that perfect Valentine’s Day gift could be difficult, but don’t worry, we got some ideas for you that should make you the hero on the annual day dedicated to love. Xbox Valentine’s Day Kit Source: Microsoft / Xbox Wireless Controller – Pulse Red The gift of gaming is always in season, but why not show your boo how much you love her with this exclusive Xbox Valentine’s Day Kit. The kit features the new Xbox Wireless Controlle...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Announces Series of Activations That Will Amplify Black Voices & Promote Inclusive Storytelling
Source: Microsoft / Xbox To celebrate Black history month, Xbox wants to let the gaming community know that Black gamers matter. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor lead to a wave of social unrest in the United States and around the world. Businesses and even the video game community, out of respect for the movement, stood in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protestors by doing things like releasing free dynamic themes, loading screens, and in-game gear with the rallying cry. While it was something we loved to see, others did feel the moves were just performative for the moment. In light of Black History Month, Xbox wants to hammer home the point they are down for the cause, and that energy when it comes to supporting Black gamers, creatives within the ga...
HHW Gaming: Saweetie Teams Up With Xbox For Inaugural Saweetie Bowl Virtual Gaming Competition
Source: Xbox / Courtesy of Team Saweetie Ahead of Super Bowl LV going down in Tampa, Florida, this Sunday (Feb.7), Saweetie teamed up with Xbox to host her own big game, the Saweetie Bowl. On Thursday (Feb.4), Xbox formally announced its official partnership with multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and leader of the Icy Girl movement, Saweetie, with the unveiling of her virtual gaming completion, the Saweetie Bowl. For the inaugural event, Hip-Hop icon and avid gamer Snoop Dogg went head-to-head with New England Patriot’s wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman in a high-stakes game of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 21. Speaking on the competition, Saweetie added: “We are kicking off this year’s big game the ICY way with an exciting Madden gaming competition toget...
HHW Gaming: Microsoft Says Xbox Series X Shortage Will Continue Into June
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 If you thought the new year would bring you some good news when trying to buy an Xbox Series X, we have some bad news for you. It’s still incredibly hard trying to secure an Xbox Series X or a PS5, which will likely not change anytime soon. Speaking with the New York Times, Microsoft’s head of investor relations, Mike Spencer, revealed that the next-gen console supply will still be very limited at least through June. This news isn’t that surprising because Microsoft warned of an Xbox Series X shortage back in November, stating that we would continue to see shortages heading into “Microsoft’s Q3, calendar Q1,” claiming the company should have more consoles April through June. Spencer’s news means that customers should expect the grind to buy an...
