Microsoft Archive
14 Jul 2015
Available IPv4 address blocks have dried up, now there’s a waiting list
Available IPv4 address blocks have dried up, now there’s a waiting list IPv4 addresses, which are a computer’s unique address on the internet, have just become even harder to get. The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)announced July 1 that it is activating a “unmet requests” policy for the first time and putting in place
14 Jul 2015
How to use design thinking in your next project
How to use design thinking in your next project With more and more engineering-focused companies trying to become design-centric, they’re no doubt trying to adopt design thinking. But it’s not as simple as saying, “Just use design thinking.” Saying it does not make it so. What exactly is “Design Thinking”? Let’s take a step
13 Jul 2015
Microsoft joins Facebook-founded Open Compute Project, touts its ‘unprecedented’ contributions
Microsoft joins Facebook-founded Open Compute Project, touts its ‘unprecedented’ contributions The fifth summit of the Open Compute Project is happening on Tuesday, and Microsoft has revealed that it is the latest member to join the group, a Facebook-founded initiative that sees the company and its partners commit to developing and sharing designs for data center
11 Jul 2015
Microsoft announces Azure Data Catalog, the GitHub of cloud-based data analytics
Microsoft announces Azure Data Catalog, the GitHub of cloud-based data analytics In an attempt to create a central point of reference for enterprise data, Microsoft is introducing Azure Data Catalog. Still in preview, it’s a cloud tool for registering and finding data repositories registered by companies. When a data set is registered, the company
08 Jul 2015
Why Sony vows to stay in the smartphone business: The Internet of Things
Why Sony vows to stay in the smartphone business: The Internet of Things Don’t expect Sony to give up on smartphones like it did with PCs last year. Speaking with Arabian Business, Sony Mobile President and CEO Hiroki Totoki countered rumors that the company might sell off its phone business. Sony is the 10th-largest phone
08 Jul 2015
Google Maps update finally lets you hide the interface
Google Maps update finally lets you hide the interface Google Maps is fantastic, but some of its features cover up too much of the map. The search box, location button, directions button…there’s even an “explore” bar at the bottom of the screen. Version 9.11, coming soon to your phone, adds a feature so simple
08 Jul 2015
Microsoft Edge is already good enough for me to drop Chrome
Microsoft Edge is already good enough for me to drop Chrome From the tarnished ashes of Internet Explorer came Microsoft Edge, an all-new browser built from the ground up for Windows 10. When we first went hands-on with the browser – then still called Project Spartan – we thought it brought some interesting concepts
06 Jul 2015
Windows 10’s new WiFi Sense shares your WiFi password with Facebook, Outlook, and Skype contacts
Windows 10’s new WiFi Sense shares your WiFi password with Facebook, Outlook, and Skype contacts option, brought over from Windows Phone 8.1, is called WiFi Sense, but it’s debut on the desktop could be controversial given what the feature does. WiFi Sense will automatically connect you to detected crowdsourced WiFi networks, acquire network information
03 Jul 2015
Nokia Launches Android Powered N1 Tablet
Nokia Launches Android Powered N1 Tablet In a surprise move, Nokia has announced its first Android tablet, dubbed the N1. The N1 features a 7.9 inch display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536, runs on Android Lollipop and bears a striking resemblance to the iPad Mini. The tablet is crafted from a single piece of anodized
29 Jun 2015
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review Update: One flavor of the Surface Pro 3 is enjoying a hefty price cut in the US, thanks to the Redmond camp. Down from its $1,299 price to $1,149 on theMicrosoft Store, the Intel Core i5-equipped model with 256GB of solid state storage makes this an even more attractive