“Starting with .NET 5, Visual Basic will support Class Library, Console, Windows Forms, WPF, Worker Service, [and] ASP.NET Core Web API … to provide a good path forward for the existing VB customer who want [sic] to migrate their applications to .NET Core,” the .NET team wrote in a post to the Microsoft DevBlogs. “Going forward, we do not plan to evolve Visual Basic as a language … The future of Visual Basic … will focus on stability, the application types listed above, and compatibility between the ....

The unique problem is for the first time Microsoft is leaving behind an aging platform but also leaving behind tens of millions of users. Under normal end-of-life software scenarios, users have already moved on. Of course, most organizations and individuals have already updated to Windows 10. However, such was the popularity and ubiquity of Win7 that many millions are now left with an unsupported platform. The Free Software Foundation (FSF) says this is a dangerous situation....

Users would control the robot remotely like an avatar. Other people in the other location would be able to see the avatar through Microsoft’s HoloLens headsets. Essentially, VROOM would allow meetings to be held without all attendees being physically present. Not just that, people using the avatars would be able to explore the physical environment. It is worth noting that telepresence robots can already do this, but Microsoft wants to take it further....

As Xbox Wire’s Will Tuttle revealed, Solitaire has provided over 500 million bored players with entertainment in its lifetime, despite its humble roots. The game was initially formed as a way to teach Windows users to use the mouse, but quickly evolved into a hobby for many. However, Solitaires crowning achievement may be its proof that the PC is a strong vehicle for traditional games. The popularity of a centuries-old card game likely inspired developers to bring others to the platform....

The move will bolster the company’s Always Connected Windows on ARM offering, which is yet to take off in a significant way. Part of user’s hesitation comes from the questionable performance of Windows apps on mobile processors like the Snapdragon 835, and this should help somewhat. Windows 10 on ARM uses emulation for x86 apps, which isn’t ideal. It comes with notable performance decreases and isn’t great for productivity. Native 64-bit support should mean much better performance and the ability to compete more directly with Intel processors....

The company has announced it is killing off the Microsoft Teams app on Windows 10 S. Starting from next month, the app will no longer be available on the pared down Windows 10 version. Of course, this says much more about Windows 10 S than it does about Teams. Launched just over a year ago as a stripped-down Windows 10, the S version struggled from the start. It was supposed to be an education-focused version that offered a lighter Windows 10 experience....

According to the company, this means Microsoft Teams users will be less distracted by pointless messages. For example, notifications like “users was removed from the Team” or “user was added to the Team” will no longer surface in the Channel. Microsoft says the change will be available to normal Teams users during this month. Government users of Microsoft Teams will have to wait until Mid-August to see the change. Teams has been on of the big benefactors from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic....

Users of the app can now select whether they want to open new screen captures in a separate window or in the same window. It’s not a major overhaul of how the app works, but it is an important feature. Users now have more choice over how they use the app and perform its function. Elsewhere, Microsoft has made the usual unnamed performance improvements and squashed some bugs. Snip and Sketch version 10....

That’s a change from previous updates, which often targeted the Creators Update exclusively. In general, it improves performance, reliability, and battery life. Surface Pro 4 Firmware Changelog However, if you want to get into specifics, Microsoft has now made the full changelog available: Microsoft Driver update for Surface Embedded Controller Firmware: Surface Embedded Controller Firmware 103.1684.256.0 improves battery life during sleep. Intel Corporation driver update for Intel Precise Touch Device: Intel Precise Touch Device 1....

As it turns out, though, that pen holder isn’t a given. As noted by MSPowerUser, only the Signature Alcantara version of the keyboard cover features the slot. As shown in the trailers, you can smoothly pull it down to remove the new slim pen, which sits docked and charging while not in use. The Signature Keyboard comes bundled with the Slim Pen for $269.99, while the regular cover costs $139....

Users will be able to install preview versions of Microsoft’s own core Windows 10 apps. The report suggests this will be possible without needing to install a preview Insider build of Windows 10. This could mean even non-Insiders could test new app features before a wide release. For example, if Microsoft has preview features, the company currently tests them through Insiders on the latest Windows 10 preview builds. Under the new app testing, perhaps users will be able to opt into a separate App Insider Program and test Microsoft’s upcoming features....

Furthermore, the milestone coincides with the game now having 126 million monthly active. So, yeah, the popularity of Minecraft continues without an end in sight. Let’s start with the subtle rebranding. Microsoft purchased the Sweden-based developer back in 2014 for $2.5 billion. Since then, the Mojang name has sometimes been lost amidst Microsoft’s wider gaming output under Microsoft Studios. Announcements regarding Minecraft have been billed as coming from Microsoft’s Xbox brand and not Mojang....

This article was contributed by Windows expert and freelance content writer Chris Brenton. It’s no secret that the Internet has a slew of misinformation about graphics drivers. While some may be harmless, much of it can actually be dangerous to your computer in the long run. They can cause issues ranging from crashes to blue screens of death and rendering your computer unusable. This blog post will help you demystify some of the most common myths about graphics drivers....

In a report, DRAMeXchange says prices have been risking for NAND Flash products. Indeed, chips are now 20-25% more expensive quarter-on-quarter. UFS, eMCP, and eMMC storage devices have also been subject to price increased. Looking to the rest of 2017, the firm says flash suppliers should see revenue increases as a consequence of price increases. “The overall production capacity for 2D-NAND has fallen during the industry-wide migration to 3D-NAND manufacturing,” said Alan Chen, senior research manager of DRAMeXchange....

Sending from a real organization means there’s a lower chance the emails will be blocked by a spam filter. In one of Phishlabs’ cases, the attacker compromised an admin to gain control of an Office 365 installation. This was used to create a new account that could further distribute the campaign. The creation of a new account also served to make the attack more stealthy. “Threat actors target administrative credentials for several reasons....

Traditionally, users upload their files to OneDrive either through the browser or by saving them to a dedicated folder. However, that technique doesn’t really make sense when you’re Microsoft. Often, browsers and other applications save files to default folders like Pictures, Documents, Downloads, and Videos if the user doesn’t decide otherwise. This can cause important files to be missed by the sync and requires additional effort to bypass. Known Folder Move should solve all that....

However, more knowledgeable is OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, who says it’s not going to happen. https://twitter.com/getpeid/status/960790393913671680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com%2Fnews%2Fdont-believe-that-oneplus-x2-rumor-oneplus-has-confirmed-its-not-happening “Fake news is a huge threat to human civilization,” Pei then wrote. “Let’s all do our part in stopping it.” The rumors suggested a 5.5″ AMOLED display with a Snapdragon 835 and 4GB of RAM. Techpp also reported that the device would have the same 16:9 aspect ratio as the OnePlus 5, as well as a 3000 mAh battery....

The primary change comes to the ribbon, which displays its icons differently. Rather than a choice between labels or icons, it integrates both, displaying the tool name when you hover. It’s a small touch but shows how Microsoft’s Fluent Design system is evolving. There have also been a number of bug fixes and performance increases, combining with the design tweaks to create a more fluid experience. Paint 3D March Updates These minor improvements build on a more significant update from March....

Microsoft’s Xbox Chief visited Unlocked to talk about the future and the past of Xbox, including the new Xbox Game Pass. Spencer said that doing everything at E3 would be difficult, and clearly stated that Microsoft prefers its E3 show being more about games. The Head of Xbox revealed that Microsoft will talk about Project Scorpio at E3 2017, but noted that the company doesn’t want to take up the majority of the time talking about hardware....

More importantly, the vulnerability spans every Linux distro, and it is an exploitable security big. The news comes when more people are starting to embrace Linux and malware increases on the platform. Linux security experts Qualys found the vulnerability that potentially leaves every major Linux distribution open to an attack. If exploited, the flaw can give a threat actor access to a system through a local privilege escalation (LPE) attack....