That is now changing because Microsoft-owned Minecraft Realms is coming to the PS4 and eventually the new PS5. In some ways Minecraft is playing catch up on PlayStation since Sony messed around so much in allowing Cross-Play in the first place. With the addition of Minecraft Realms, PlayStation users will finally have the ability to rent servers for up to 10 players. Importance of Azure Base In a recent interview with GameIndustry, Microsoft Studios chief Matt Booty highlighted the process to switch Minecraft to Azure:

It will let developers who use Azure Maps utilize the data if they wish, creating more accurate applications. It’s likely not what users have in mind when they contributed, but it could make both companies a lot of money. As well as moving its transit data and services API to Azure, Moovit has pledged to migrate its other products. The company has also mentioned additions like Cortana integrations in its app for proactive notifications....

Those changes have now become more apparent thanks to Twitter’s WalkingCat. New promo images of the headsets reveal updated designs that will better suit the consumer market. The headset images also have the addition of Microsoft’s Mixed Reality controllers, with only minor variations in design. Here’s a look at all the new changes: One of the most notable differences is in Acer’s headset, which now features more padding, an improved crank at the back, and a generally betterlook....

The wizard is found under the ‘More Tools’ section of the menu and suggests some of the most visited sites you might want to pin. It also recommends popular Microsoft web apps, such as Office, Bing, and News. As you tick them, they’ll automatically appear on your taskbar, icon included. Also in the version of the browser is an early version of a new webpage sharing functionality. Users can already send webpages to the Edge browser on Android, but Microsoft is now testing a QR code system....

The information comes via ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley, a widely respected Microsoft reporter. “I’ve been hearing from my contacts lately that Microsoft might not start shipping new Surface Books until early 2018. And the company’s second-generation Surface Hub also is sounding (from sources) like an early 2018 thing,” she said. Understandably, customers are disappointed. If correct, the release will put the time between devices at two and a half years, not counting a minor refresh....

Windows Latest reports Microsoft published an article in June after the Windows 11 announcement, titled “Now Accepting Windows 11 Version 21H2 Submissions”. What this article says it that Microsoft wants its partners to release compatible drivers for Windows 11 by “September 24”: “Partners looking to achieve compatibility for systems shipping with Windows 11, version 21H2 Release may factory-install drivers for components that achieved compatibility with Windows 10, version 2004 until September 24, 2021....

Let’s look at the OneDrive app for Microsoft’s own Windows 10. With the latest release, the solution has been bumped to version 19.22.5.0. Users who download the update will now be able to toggle the Dark Mode on the app. To access Dark Mode, head into the Settings menu and select the option to make Dark Mode the default theme for OneDrive. Elsewhere, the Windows 10 app has received the usual round of bug fixes and performance improvements....

The first feature is more of a performance improvement than usable tool, but important nonetheless. Microsoft has significantly improved syncing support in OneNote. Now when files are attached in a note, the app will upload the file into OneDrive. Microsoft’s cloud storage service will allow collaboration and real-time edits to be achieved more easily. If the content is an Office document, OneNote will sync with OneDrive to show a live preview of the document....

The venture is a cryptographic microcontroller that Azure hardware infrastructure GM Kushagra Vaid describes as “a cryptographic microcontroller running secure code which intercepts accesses from the host to flash over the SPI bus (where firmware is stored).” Project Cerberus continuously measures these accesses and validates the integrity, protecting against malicious updates. According to Microsoft, it can prevent malware that exploits operating system bugs, supply chain attacks, and compromised firmware binaries....

Pros and Cons of Vaping while doing PC work Since smoking has been forbidden in most companies worldwide, vaping has become the only solution for passionate smokers. Although it’s not proven to be harmless nor accepted by the experts as such, at the moment, it seems like a healthier solution than traditional smoking. However, employers and non-smoking employees are generally not happy with it, at the workplace, because of the vaping exposure....

The move to Skype for Linux Beta is actually build version 5.0 of the VOIP service on the open source platform. Microsoft says that it has been developing Skype for Linux to match its general switch of Skype. The company is in the midst of pushing the service towards cloud architecture. This departure from peer-to-peer has been seen across platforms. “We want to create a Linux version of Skype that is as feature rich as the existing Skype on desktop and mobile platforms....

Much to the dismay of users, Microsoft decided to ditch the merge call feature in Skype version 8. Customers took the loss to heart and have asked for its return. Proving that it does listen to user feedback, Microsoft has returned call merging. The change has been made through the release of Skype version 8.41.76.43. As the name of the feature suggests, call merge allows users to connect an incoming call into a call that is ongoing....

In beta, Slack is also introducing shared channels. With them, companies will be able to collaborate with external partners, vendors, and customers without leaving their Slack workplace. Also coming to the app is a Workflow Builder that sounds suspiciously similar to Microsoft Flow: “Imagine a world where you can create customized, secure automation without knowing a single line of code. That’s our new Workflow Builder. It streamlines manual processes for you, your team and your entire organization, saving time and money,” explains the Slack team....

1 A Next-Gen Controller2 SSD and Software Improvements This information gives a better idea of how Sony may differentiate its console from Xbox Scarlett while closing the gap where the Xbox One still does better. First, though, some much-needed clarity on raytracing: “There is ray-tracing acceleration in the GPU hardware,” systems architect Mark Cerny told Wired, “which I believe is the statement that people were looking for.” Previously, it was unclear whether the PS5’s announced raytracing support would be software-based....

Specifically, Spotify on Windows 10 does not display lyrics for songs you’re listening to. Users have long wanted the app to introduce this feature and it seems Spotify is listening. According to MSPowerUser, Spotify has started teasing the introduction of song lyrics on its desktop app. One reader sent a screenshot that promises “some big improvements to our lyrics feature“. It seems Spotify has been internally testing the feature and will soon allow lyrics to be displayed when a song is playing on desktop....

ZDNet reports there are some significant omissions from Windows 10 S. Chief among them are PowerShell, regedit, and Windows Command. Ed Bott also highlights Windows components that are blocked: “bash.exe, cdb.exe, cmd.exe, cscript.exe, csi.exe, dnx.exe, kd.exe, lxssmanager.dll, msbuild.exe, ntsd.exe, powershell.exe, powershell_ise.exe, rcsi.exe, reg.exe, regedt32.exe, windbg.exe, wmic.exe, wscript.exe. A colleague confirmed that even the Windows Command Processor, cmd.exe, can’t run interactively in Windows 10 S.” Many of these are the kind of things that IT pros would find essential....

The release will be essential for customers who travel, work on the go, or just don’t want to be tethered to WiFi. Though many can tether to a cellular hotspot from their phone, it doesn’t offer the same degree of speed and control as built-in LTE. In fact, the functionality could very well pay for itself. The ability to finely manage your data use can stop you exceeding your cap....

Microsoft introduced SharePoint Syntex two years ago, which expands on the capabilities already provided by SharePoint and uses AI to automate the collection and classification of data from documents. Microsoft Syntex, a collection of new tools and features that includes file annotation and data extraction, has been added to the platform as of today. You can download all latest and 100% working software of Microsoft on the Moo Soft website, that provide all the important softwares for free....

Adding a tool to export streams is a major feature boost for Telegram, allowing it to compete with other major messaging services. Support for external streaming support comes via a collaboration with XSplit and OBS Studio. Alongside this new ability, the app is also getting the ability to share short links for profiles and a new download manager. Telegram is already one of the better messaging apps when it comes to streaming, allowing an unlimited number of viewers on livestreams....

An easy way to boost your clicking speed for those tasks is by using an auto clicker. But the problem here is that the market is filled with thousands of auto clickers, and it’s hard to select the one that would be perfect for your tasks. If you’re having a tough time selecting an auto clicker for your clicking tasks, you have reached the right place. In this article, we will be enlisting some of the best auto clickers for windows which are excellent for all sorts of clicking assignments....