Paul Thurrott, Microsoft blogger recently released a post sharing his ideas on Microsoft’s planned introduction of the next generation Xbox. In it, he said Microsoft will at first offer two pricing models for the console: a standalone version for $499 and another that will cost $299 that requires a two-year Xbox Live Gold commitment ($10 per month for 24 months). He pegged the May 21 reveal date...
Presence of duplicate items in mailbox is not so wondering and is encountered by Outlook users often. Data redundancy, at one point of time, directly impacts performance of the application, which is maddening. Since the mailbox may comprise small number of duplicates or may have a huge count of duplicate items, it becomes just impossible to remove entire data redundancy. The post discusses the common...
Microsoft now offers improved security for its e-mail, storage and other services for its customers. Users who turn on the new feature will be asked not merely for a username and password, but would also be asked a second piece of information, such as a temporary code sent as a text to a phone on file. Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. currently enable two-step verification...
The Outlook data files or Outlook PST (Personal Storage Table) files are designed in a way that they can store only specific amount of data in them. That means PST files have size limitations and exceeding this limit can result in complete data loss stored in them. However, the size limit of these files varies according to the Outlook version you are using. Early...
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has unveiled a bespoke Windows-run smartphone exclusively available in Africa. The customised device is being launched today in partnership with Microsoft as part of its new 4Afrika Initiative. This includes plans to develop cheap wireless broadband in the Rift Valley in Kenya and help local people in South Africa and Egypt develop...
Windows 8 Embedded Industry is a nearly unsung part of Microsoft’s road-map it’s a tightly managed launch implied for manufacturing plants and stores who care most about trustworthy machinery. If you’ve previously wished to peek behind the window curtain, however, you have a chance since Microsoft has actually posted a Release Preview variation of the OS for the public to attempt. We wouldn’t advise taking off Windows 8 if it’s currently set up and installed; still, there’s a handful of tricks within...
While Microsoft has arguably lost its way in some regards, the company’s commitment to education and global youth is incontestable. Today we’re taking a look at Microsoft’s YouthSpark initiative which aims to empower children all over the world by connecting them with education and employment opportunities. Microsoft has committed $500 million to...
Windows Phone 7.8 might not be the lame duck session of smartphone congress that we have long anticipated. Quotes out just recently– as stated in TechRadar – have Microsoft singing exactly what can be a new song for the coming software refresh for more mature Windows Phone equipment. Terry Myerson, the head of Windows Phone, said the following [Formatting:...
If you bought a Windows 7 PC after June 2, you’re eligible for a discounted Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $15. If you lie and tell Microsoft you bought a Windows 7 PC after June 2, you can also get a discounted Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $15, thanks to a loophole in the official Windows Upgrade Offer site. Also read: Quick Tips: Learn Windows 8 in 4 minutes Video:...
This video teaches you how to use Windows 8 in 4 minutes. It runs through the basic concepts you need to know to use Windows 8 in just 4 minutes. I’m sure you could figure these tips out in 20 minutes of playing around yourself but I figured I could save you a little time. Technology-Africa's search terms:learn windows8 quicktipsforwindows8windows 8 quick...
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