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Considering HoloLens 2 runs the Windows Holographic platform, it makes a load of sense that Microsoft Edge is on board. Of course, HoloLens has supported the Edge browser for some time. The difference with this latest update is it brings the Chromium Microsoft Edge to the platform. Since the launch of Windows 10 version 2004 in May last year, Edge started automatic rollout through Windows Update. Previously, the browser was only on manual update since its January 2020 launch....

1 How to Create a New File Explorer in Windows 10 Shortcut2 How to Change the File Explorer Default Folder View in Windows 10 If you tend to launch Explorer in Windows with its short, “Win + E”, this may not help you. However, many people have the File Explorer icon on the taskbar build into their muscle memory. If you’re one of those, you can open Windows 10 File Explorer to a specific folder of your choice....

1 How to change the Windows 10 screen brightness manually on Laptops / Tablets2 Automatically adjust brightness when your device is plugged in3 How to adjust screen brightness according to remaining battery life4 Automatically adjust brightness based on ambient light5 How to change the Windows 10 screen brightness manually on Desktop PCs To do that, you can alter the screen brightness manually, or you can have Windows 10 do it for you automatically in a variety of ways....

1 How to Enable or Disable Windows 10 Sync Your Settings2 How to Enable or Disable Windows 10 Activity History Sync3 How to Enable or Disable Windows 10 Clipboard Sync First, it’s worth noting that Windows 10 sync settings only apply to a single account. If you use a different account for work and school, the options won’t be affected. This is primarily for those who own a laptop and a desktop, for example, or share their account with someone on a separate PC....

1 How to Enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on Windows 112 The Best Free DNS Servers for Windows 113 How to Change DNS Server in Windows 11 and Windows 104 How to Perform a Windows Network Reset to Fix DNS Issues What is DoH and what´s the difference to DNS over TLS? DNS over HTTPS (DoH), is a protocol introduced in 2018 that seeks to hide DNS queries and responses passing the traffic through an encrypted HTTPS session....

1 How to take a screenshot in Windows 10 with PrtScn shortcuts2 How to take Windows 10 screenshots with the Snipping tool3 Taking screenshots in Windows 10 with the Game Bar4 How to take a screenshot with Greenshot and ShareX Screenshots can be really helpful if you wish to record something you saw and you want to share it and are also a quick way for people to explain to others what they see....

In its Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker the market analysis firm says the decrease means there has been a 15% year-on-year decline in PC shipments. Even so, the shifts seen in the pandemic are still evident. Sales remain higher than they were before the pandemic. Furthermore, the company points to Apple devices as covering for others in the market: “Consumer demand has remained muted though promotional activity from the likes of Apple and other players has helped soften the fall and reduce channel inventory by a couple weeks across the board,” says Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC’s Mobility and Consumer Device Trackers....

Of course, at this stage Microsoft is saying nothing official about the Surface Pro 8. We know it is in development but don’t know what improvements it will have over this year model. It is worth noting Microsoft updates Surface devices less frequently than the yearly bump we see smartphones get. So, there’s no surprise to see the Surface Pro 7 remain in place beyond the one-year anniversary of its launch....

“Beginning early 2018, Delta will equip its more than 23,000 flight attendants and 14,000 pilots with Apple iPhones and Apple iPad Pros, respectively, as the airline transitions to its next generation of flight crew devices,” said the statement. Besides citing co-operation with other airlines, Delta didn’t give a reason for the change. From an outside standpoint, it seems obvious that Delta didn’t want its employees to utilize the unsteady pairing of Lumia 1520 phablets and Surface....

Microsoft is issuing caution following the ending support of Basic Auth on Exchange. That started happening on October 1, 2022. As for its replacement, Microsoft is recommending customers start using the more secure Modern Authentication (OAuth 2.0). Microsoft will roll the depreciation into 2023. That means customers not ready can currently re-enable Basic Auth via the self-diagnostic tool. This approach will work until December before Microsoft closes support permanently in early January....

On Microsoft 365, users have had accessed to a simplified administration for end-to-end scenarios for some time. With this workspace, admins can access devices and apps across an organization. Microsoft says it has now streamlined this Microsoft 365 admin experience through Intune. This new experience has been available in preview and is now generally available. It is worth noting the streamlined admin experience is specifically for the specialist workspace on Microsoft 365....

For example, the Microsoft 365 (M365) division is going through a reorg in its marketing division. ZDNet reports Microsoft has created a dedicated M365 marketing group that is headed by Corporate Vice President Jared Spataro. The new group has been in operation since July 1. Spataro has been leading the marketing three aspects of Microsoft 365: Windows 10, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Office 365. It seems Microsoft has decided to integrate these separate marketing divisions under one roof....

If you’re unfamiliar with Flatcar Container Linux, it is a Linux distribution built specifically to handle container workloads. Kinvolk positions the distro as providing low maintenance and robust security in container environments. In a blog post, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Azure Compute, Brendan Burns says Kinvolk GmbH will now fold into the Azure team. More accurately as part of the team working on Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS). Azure Kubernetes Service was launched in preview during 2017....

Leading the goals of the partnership is to drive transformation in logistics and manufacturing across North America, Southeast Asia, and Japan. On its end, Hitachi, will integrate its solutions into Microsoft’s cloud services. For example, the IoT industrial controllers HX Series and Lumada platform will now integrate with Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365. “We are delighted to expand our partnership with Microsoft and combine our OT, IT and products excellence to provide manufacturing and logistics companies with digital solutions....

In a joint press release, Microsoft and KPMG say the partnership allows start-ups to move securely to cloud storage. Adoption of blockchain allows developers to create applications suited to real world processes. Microsoft and KPMG are long-time collaborators and have a mutual global alliance. This partnership allows Microsoft to match its technology with KPMG’s blockchain application expertise. The newest agreement will place an emphasis on the financial services industry. More specifically, Blockchain Nodes will help to develop new technology to determine how blockchain can help business processes....

Microsoft’s flagship laptop is on its third generation, while the low-end tablet Surface Go gets a sequel. Speaking to PCWorld, Microsoft Surface’s director of engineering of A/V systems, Doug Beck discussed how the devices have vastly improved camera experiences. Both the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 cameras have designed to work better in low-light conditions. Microsoft is aiming for the growing conference and video communication market. Both devices have 5-megapixel lenses with larger pixels to optimize low light....

It is hard to say the news was met with much disappointment. Most people, even Windows 10 users, did not use Groove. However, there are certainly those who do use the Music Pass. Those customers are probably wondering what they will do with MS Rewards points bought for the service. Earlier this year, the company allowed members to redeem Groove Music Pass subscriptions at discounted rewards points rates. With the service closing, Microsoft has apologised to those users....

Furthermore, Microsoft is touting an Instant-on capability. According to new Microsoft documentation found by WindowsLatest, Windows 10X will get what the company calls “Modern Standby”. Of course, this is already something available in Windows 10. It is an evolution of Microsoft’s Connected Standby idea, that first arrived with Windows 8.1. For Windows 10, the tool keeps the PC in a low-power idle state that allows its to maintain connection. Additionally, Modern Standby also allow background activity to continue, such as downloads, app activity, and updates....

Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) allows users to create a virtualization of Windows 7, Windows 10, Office 365 ProPlus apps and third-party apps. With WVD, customers receive remote desktop sessions by running virtualizations in Azure virtual machines. Windows 7 users running can get free extended security updates (ESUs) over three years to compensate for Microsoft ending Win7 support in January, 2020. Now available in public preview, Microsoft has expanded on the partner integrations with Windows Virtual Desktop....

If you take a look at the new Chromium Edge logo, Microsoft has designed it based on a wave. Referencing surfing is logical considering that’s what users will be doing on the browser. With its SURF game, users can surf Edge and complete tasks to win. Many people have said they are unable to find the Easter Egg and play the SRUF game. If you are one of those users, follow the steps below to enable the title....