I was eight years old in 1990 when Windows 3.0 landed with showtime flair. My own journey had started a little bit earlier on a Commodore Plus/4, typing BASIC line by line from a computer magazine. Later saving it to tape, and learning the quiet thrill of making a machine do exactly what I wanted.
In the vast realm of Windows operating systems, users often come across intriguing claims about a mysterious “God Mode”. It is referred to as unlocking hidden settings and features and superpowers within the system. However, it’s time to set the record straight. Again! As I discussed in a previous blog post in 2010, this so-called “God Mode” is not a clandestine feature. It is rather a clever way to organize and consolidate various settings into one accessible location.
There’s a simple rule in IT: If you ignore lifecycle dates, sooner or later, they’ll catch up with you. And today is one of those moments.
As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft officially ends support for Office 365 ProPlus on several older Windows versions. Why? To ensure customers get the best experience from both Office and Windows.
Dieser Tage kursieren merkwürdige Gerüchte im Netz, die mir Anlass zur Sorge bereiten. Wie die ursprüngliche Quelle The Verge berichtet, sollen mit dem Start der Windows 8 Beta ebenfalls auch weitere Infos an die Öffentlichkeit dringen. Gemäß The Venge soll der Produktname Windows Live und Zune beseitigt werden. Dabei stützt sich die Quelle auf nicht weniger als einen leak der Windows Live Beta, in der diese Wörter einfach nicht mehr vorhanden sind.
Microsoft has identified a severe flaw in the Internet Explorer (IE) browser that poses significant security risks. According to their reports, this vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute harmful code on your computer simply by visiting a compromised website. The exploit leverages the XML Data Binding feature, which, when bombarded with excessive requests, overwhelms the browser’s ability to manage memory effectively.
In October 2008, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the upcoming launch of Windows Cloud, a new operating system developed alongside Windows 7. Windows Cloud was Microsoft’s response to the emerging trend of cloud computing — a concept that was starting to gain serious traction in the tech world.
