Schleswig-Holstein dumps Vole in favour of open source
Published in News


LibreOffice replaces Microsoft Office

The north-German state of Schleswig-Holstein plans to switch to open-source software,  reports Mike Saunders from LibreOffice.

Microsoft worried about Activision Blizzard’s reputation
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Head of Xbox is reviewing the relationship

Microsoft's head of Xbox said he's "evaluating all aspects of our relationship with Activision Blizzard and making ongoing proactive adjustments", in light of the recent revelations at the video game publisher.

Microsoft wants to keep older games in circulation
Published in Gaming


Emulation will do the trick

Microsoft's vice president of gaming, Phil Spencer, wants the gaming industry to work toward a common goal of keeping older games available to modern audiences through emulation.

Microsoft cuts x64 emulation in Windows 10
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Wednesday, 17 November 2021 12:44

Microsoft cuts x64 emulation in Windows 10


Now only possible in Windows 11

Software King of the World Microsoft has confirmed that x64 emulation will no longer be offered in future Windows 10 Insider Preview builds (or release builds).

Microsoft ties Windows 11 SE to its hardware
Published in PC Hardware
Friday, 12 November 2021 12:25

Microsoft ties Windows 11 SE to its hardware


It will not allow it to be installed on other PCs 

Software King of the World Microsoft might be onto a winner with its the $250 Surface Laptop SE but it is keeping its software locked into its hardware.

Office 365 will get integrated AI
Published in AI
Monday, 08 November 2021 12:09

Office 365 will get integrated AI


What are you writing Dave?

Microsoft is introducing what it calls a "set of natively integrated AI experiences" across Microsoft 365.

Big Tech needs to work with regulators better
Published in News
Thursday, 04 November 2021 13:08

Big Tech needs to work with regulators better


Microsoft says they need to solve problems rather than create them

Software king of the world and former evil empire Microsoft has called on its fellow dark knights in the industry to stop putting profits over concerns about privacy and monopolies.

Microsoft working on its own metaverse
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Wednesday, 03 November 2021 11:46

Microsoft working on its own metaverse


Will probably fail, and be copied by Apple, where it will be a huge success

Software King of the World Microsoft is working on its own version of the Metaverse which will feature such evolutionary things like Powerpoint and Excel.

Nadella says companies need new norms
Published in News
Monday, 01 November 2021 12:01

Nadella says companies need new norms


It is like 1066 all over

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella seems to have given up on the days when everyone used to be in an office.

Microsoft set to overtake Apple as most valuable company again
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T
ame Apple Press dons sackcloth and ashes

There was a cry of despair among the Tame Apple Press as it was revealed that software King of the World Microsoft was close to unseating Apple as the world's most valuable company.