REDMOND, Wash.—For decades, Microsoft Paint and Notepad existed as digital afterthoughts, the spartan, unloved utilities bundled with every copy of Windows. They were functional relics, remembered more for their limitations than their capabilities. But in the corridors of Microsoft, a quiet and audacious plan has been unfolding: to transform these humble applications into beachheads for … Read more
Microsoft is providing a much-needed upgrade to Notepad, allowing the vintage Windows app to format text in various styles such as bold and italic, while also adding support for hyperlinks and Markdown. The new update has rolled out to Notepad Canary and the Dev Channel, though there’s no confirmation yet on when it will be … Read more
CAPITAL – May 17, 2024 – Microsoft is championing artificial intelligence (AI) to eliminate monotonous tasks. this shift is showcased as Microsoft’s most compelling feature. By highlighting the utility of AI in everyday work,Microsoft aims to change its sales strategy. The tech giant is now focused on demonstrating the immediate benefits of AI, like faster … Read more
Microsoft’s new offer targets hundreds of millions of users NurPhoto via Getty Images Your Microsoft Windows PC is a honeypot for hackers, scammers and malware. Last year was a record for the number of such vulnerabilities, and so it seems unimaginable to let a PC fall off support, to be exposed to all these risks. … Read more
This new attack has a nasty bite getty A stark new warning for Microsoft Windows users this week, as AI sniffs out an enhanced keylogger that “steals sensitive information from popular web browsers from popular web browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, logging keystrokes, capturing credentials, and monitoring the clipboard.” Take this warning seriously — … Read more
Microsoft says that it’s creating a new unit, the Advanced Planning Unit (APU), within its Microsoft AI business division that will help the company understand the societal, health, and work implications of AI the company hopes to build. Microsoft AI, which encompasses Microsoft’s Copilot, Bing, and Edge products, is becoming core to Microsoft’s growth strategy … Read more