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Why Internet Explorer Is Getting More Dangerous

When it comes to browser security, Internet Explorer is far from the best or safest browser. As as matter of fact, it’s getting more dangerous! See how in this article.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Jan 22, 2016

Microsoft’s Android Apps: What’s Good, What’s Not, and Why?

Microsoft has recently published several Android apps in the Play Store. Are they any good? And is Microsoft aiming to take over Android? Let’s find out.

By Christopher Harper – Oct 18, 2015

Microsoft’s New Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book: What You Need to Know

Microsoft recently released the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. Here is what you need to know about them.

By Vamsi Krishna – Oct 9, 2015

How to Fix the 'MSVCR100.dll' is Missing Error

How to Fix the ‘MSVCR100.dll Is Missing’ Error

The “msvcr100.dll is missing” error is a Microsoft Visual C++ file issue that happens in Windows. Here are a couple ways to fix it.

By Lori Cline – Jun 9, 2015

Visual Studio Code First Impressions

Visual Studio Code First Impressions

Microsoft will soon release a cross-platform code editor called Visual Studio Code for ASP.NET & Node apps. Here’s a closer look at the Linux version.

By Attila Orosz – May 29, 2015

Why Microsoft Won't Produce New Windows 'Versions'

Why Microsoft Won’t Produce New Windows “Versions”

On May 8, 2015, Microsoft announced they won’t be producing any more Windows ‘versions’ after Windows 10. What exactly does this mean? Let’s find out.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – May 12, 2015

What is EMET and How to Use it to Secure your Windows Computer

What is EMET and How to Use it to Secure your Windows Computer

EMET (Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit) is one of the best and lesser known security tools by Microsoft. Here’s an in-depth look at how to use it.

By Vamsi Krishna – Mar 9, 2015

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How to Run Desktop and Native Apps Simultaneously on Windows 8

Windows 8 comes with a Snap View feature that allows you to view both native apps simultaneously on screen. Here is how it works.

By Maria Krisette Capati – Aug 5, 2014

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication For Your Microsoft Account

While Google has implemented two-factor authentication a long time ago, many people will wonder what took Microsoft so long to follow suit. While they are late to the game, it is still better late than never. Here is how you can activate the two factor authentication for your Microsoft account.

By Charnita Fance – Apr 25, 2013

How to Disable Hybrid Boot and Shutdown in Windows 8

If your computer hang during the hybrid boot and shutdown process, you may want to disable the hybrid boot and shutdown feature in Windows 8. Here is how you can do so.

By Melissa Popp – Apr 10, 2013

Microsoft and Backberry Offering Cash Incentives to App Developers

In what seems like a move to try and beat Apple and Android, both Microsoft and Blackberry are offering cash incentives to app developers. But, is that enough?

By Laura Tucker – Mar 20, 2013

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When Bell Labs engineer Karl Jansky pointed a rotating antenna at the sky in 1932 looking for sources of transatlantic radio static, he kept picking up a faint hiss that peaked every 23 hours and 56 minutes, and he eventually realized he had become the first human to hear the center of the Milky Way.

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