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Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 21H2, Urges Upgrade to Windows 11
May 13, 2024 – In a bid to encourage more users to upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft has announced the end of support for another stable version of Windows 10. The tech giant has issued a reminder that the Windows 10 21H2 version will completely end its support in less than 30 days. Specifically, on…
Rust Foundation Receives Million-Dollar Donations from Tech Giants to Bolster Key Projects
May 12, 2024 – The Rust Foundation recently announced the receipt of a generous donation of $1 million from Microsoft, which had been made in December 2023. This significant contribution, equivalent to approximately 7.23 million Chinese yuan, will be invested in various critical projects to support the Rust programming language and community. According to the…
Microsoft’s New ‘Companions’ Feature Brings Dynamic Tiles to Windows 11
May 10, 2024 – A recent tweet from @thebookisclosed has revealed an intriguing new feature in Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Build 26212 preview, dubbed “Companions.” Once activated, this novel functionality introduces a “dynamic tile” effect adjacent to the Start menu. As evidenced by the demonstration screenshots, users have the flexibility to position these “dynamic tiles”…
Microsoft Unveils Groundbreaking AI Weather Prediction Model
May 05, 2024 – On May 4th, news emerged that the Microsoft Start weather forecast development team had recently published a paper on the arXiv website, presenting a novel AI model capable of more accurately predicting weather conditions up to 30 days in advance. This innovative model integrates five distinct AI models with three different…
Microsoft’s Aggressive Update: Full-Screen Ads Push Users to Adopt Edge and More
April 29, 2024 – Microsoft has recently pushed out an update for Windows 11 that has raised some eyebrows due to its aggressive promotion of the company’s products and services. Reports from users indicate that after installing the update, a fullscreen window labeled “Complete Your PC Setup” unexpectedly popped up. Curiously, this window, which resembles…
Microsoft Announces End of Support for Classic Teams, Urges Migration to New Version
April 26, 2024 – Microsoft has recently updated its official support documentation, announcing that it has notified users still utilizing the classic version of Microsoft Teams about the impending end of support for the application on July 1, 2024. The company urges these users to migrate to the newer version at the earliest. According to…
Microsoft Enhances Edge Browser with Advanced Text Editing Features
April 24, 2024 – Microsoft recently announced the expansion of several text editing features for its Edge browser, with a notable addition being the Compose functionality. This new feature utilizes Copilot to rewrite user-selected text content, providing a unique and innovative way to revise and enhance written material. According to Microsoft’s official description, users can…
Microsoft Granted Patent for Deep Learning-Based Multimodal 3D Facial Modeling
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent listing by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Microsoft has been granted a new patent for creating highly realistic virtual portraits through deep learning-based multimodal 3D facial modeling. The patent, titled “Multimodal Three-Dimensional Facial Modeling and Tracking for Generating Expressive Virtual Portraits,” outlines a system…
Microsoft Introduces Streamlined Web Installer for Windows App Store
April 22, 2024 – Microsoft has been continuously updating its Windows 10 and 11 app stores, introducing performance upgrades and optimizing algorithms. Recently, the tech giant announced a significant update for the web version of the Microsoft Store, allowing users to directly download app installers through a new “Web Installer” feature on the website. This…
Microsoft Pushes Upgrade Reminders to Ineligible Windows 10 Users
April 21, 2024 – Recently, Microsoft has begun pushing full-screen pop-up reminders to Windows 10 computer users whose devices do not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. According to user feedback, some have received upgrade reminders for Windows 11 after installing the latest patches. Microsoft first expressed gratitude for the loyalty of Windows…