Microsoft Introduces New Office 365 E5 Plan Retires E4

Office 365 E5 Plan Features Advanced eDiscovery—Integrates Equivio machine learning, predictive coding and text analytics capabilities, to reduce the costs and challenges that come along with sorting through large quantities of data for eDiscovery purposes.Delve Analytics—Empowers individuals through rich dashboards that provide insights on time and relationships, with the goal of helping individuals get time back and spend it efficiently.Power BI—A business analytics service that enables information workers to visualize and analyze data with greater speed, efficiency, and understanding through live data dashboards, interactive reports, and compelling visualizations....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 321 words · Alan Jordan

Microsoft Introduces Surface Laptop Go For 549

The Surface Laptop Go features a 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen display, a large precision trackpad, and a full-size keyboard. It has a Fingerprint Power Button for One Touch sign-in through Windows Hello. It’s powered by Intel’s 10th Gen i5 Quad-Core processor with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also has a built-in 720p HD camera and Studio Mics, Omnisonic Speakers, and Dolby Audio. It also features both USB A and USB C ports, an audio jack, and a Surface connector....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · John Decker

Microsoft Looking Into Accidental Halo 4 Bans

Microsoft is looking into accidental Halo 4 bans. Players who downloaded the free Crimson Map Pack are no longer allowed to access certain online parts of the game. Now Halo 4 owners are who downloaded the DLC are voicing their frustration on the game’s official forums. As website Kotaku notes, this is not an account ban, it’s only locking players out of portions of online gameplay. Regardless, it’s a major annoyance for fans of the series....

January 2, 2023 · 1 min · 205 words · Elaine Reynolds

Microsoft Releases Office 2013 Sp1 Have You Updated Yet

The update for Microsoft’s latest Office suite (a suite which we’ve covered extensively here on groovyPost) should already be installed on your computer, provided Windows Update is set to download and install updates automatically. If it isn’t, you can always check for the update yourself – here’s how to do it in Windows 8. Regarding what’s new, don’t expect anything too spectacular. The Office 2013 SP1 is aimed at improving stability functionality and security in both Office and SharePoint Server, as well as in products it interacts with....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 544 words · Daniel Mendez

Microsoft Releases Update To Permanently Remove Get Windows 10

Microsoft offered users running Windows 7 or 8.1 the opportunity to upgrade for free within the first year of release. This guaranteed free upgrades to future revisions of Windows 10 throughout the life of the device. The OS focuses on software as a service, delivering updates and functionality as they become available; instead of the traditional three-year revisions, users were accustomed to in the past. Get Windows 10 App Finally Removed by Microsoft The GWX app became quite controversial during its availability....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 439 words · Peter Travis

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 20H1 Build 19023

Microsoft today released Windows 10 20H1 Build 19023 to Insiders in the Fast ring. Today’s release follows last week’s build 19018, which included some improvements to Search and overall system fixes and improvements. Today’s build is light on new features but also includes several fixes and improvements. When a build cycle gets to this point, it means the final version is close to being completed. Here’s a look at what’s new....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 307 words · Manuel Lozano

Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Build 22000 168

Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.168 Important: Microsoft notes that Insiders might want to switch Insider channels as development moves forward. Releases to the Dev channel are about to become a lot less stable. For more on that, read our step-by-step instructions on how to switch Insider channels on Windows 11. Note: Microsoft has also released a new updated PC Health Check app for Windows Insiders. Here is the list of the changes and improvements to expect:...

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 598 words · Marcelo Nash

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 10 Redstone 4 Preview Build 17025

Windows 10 Preview Build 17025 Here is a look at some of the key new features in this Redstone 4 build that you can start trying out once you’ve installed this preview. Ease of Access Settings. The new settings are designed to make your device easier to use and fit your specific needs. Related settings that help you see, hear, and interact with your Windows 10 system are grouped together and updated with easier to understand descriptions....

January 2, 2023 · 4 min · 817 words · Margaret Tyler

Microsoft Support Ending For Windows Server 2000

Just about a day after Microsoft ended support for Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft also ended support for Windows Server 2000. Is anyone still running Win2k? Getting rid of the technical debt required to keep releasing patches and providing support to these grandpa OSs is sure to help Microsoft as it drives forward with its relevant products – so all in all, good news! It’s interesting that all the drop in support which has been public knowledge for a LONG TIME coincides with the release of the Windows 7 SP1 Beta and Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta but not impressive enough to think very hard on....

January 2, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Sara Mills

Microsoft To Deliver Windows 10 19H2 As A Cumulative Update

Currently, Insiders have been testing the Windows 10 20H1 which is the feature update the company is rolling out next spring. It contains “a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features, and quality enhancements,” according to the announcement. Microsoft Releases Windows 10 19H2 This new build will be similar to a cumulative update, which the company rolls out monthly. Here is a look at what is included in the new build according to Microsoft:...

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Donna Jones

Microsoft Wants Outlook Users To Join The Fight Against Spam

According to the text from the Microsoft Spam Fighters Program: Join Microsoft SPAM Fighters When you get the email, just click the Join the spam fighters button. Helping is easy–every once in a while we’ll simply re-send one of your email messages and ask you if it’s junk or not. One click and you’re done. This helps us fine-tune our junk email filters to better protect you and everyone else....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 240 words · Sean Benfield

Monsterous Slithering Snake Meets Giant Mondo Spider

But because sometime in a future existence we may be called up on to justify the things we did in this life, here are some of the facts that make possible the video you’re about to see. The snake is the creation of the Titanoba project, which is attempting to recreate the project’s namesake, a 50-foot, 1-ton beast that slithered on earth 60 million years ago. Then the world was 6 to 8 degrees warmer than today, and it was only in that sheltering climate that the cold-blooded beast could reach such a monstrous size....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 243 words · Reba Finney

More Apple Tv Tips And Tricks For 4Th Generation Model

If you are a new owner, you should check out our article: Tips for Getting Started with the New Apple TV. Apple TV Tips & Tricks The Apple TV has come a long way since I wrote about my first impressions of the device. At the time, it seemed that Apple had released an unfinished product. However, after several updates and a slew of new apps, it’s a much better device for home entertainment....

January 2, 2023 · 4 min · 640 words · Brandie Spinelli

New Changes In Microsoft Word 2010

Microsoft Word is the backbone of the Microsoft Office suite. After years of progress, Microsoft has decided that “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” and is making tiny adjustments to Word 2010. Following the new ribbon menu that we saw from Word 2007, there wasn’t a lot left to be desired. However, Microsoft still managed to find and rectify some minor annoyances. While there are many small changes, this article will cover those with the most significant impact on Microsoft Word usability....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 447 words · Felipe Jones

New Ipad 2 Coming Soon Very Soon

The same source says that it will have front and back cameras, as well as a retina display, but another source told Rose that the display will have a higher dpi, but it technically won’t be a retina one. Now, considering the fact that the iPad’s display resolution is already great – 1024 x 768 at 9.7 inches, this thing should be pretty groovy retina or no retina. On the other hand, the cameras will be perfect for FaceTime, Google Voip/Video chat and Skype’s video chat which is already available on the iPhone....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Joe Trammell

Nexus 7 How To Turn Off Individual App Notifications

In this example, I’m turning off notifications for Banjo. First, go to Settings in your Nexus 7’s main apps menu. Then in Settings tap on Apps. Now, find the app you want to turn off notifications for and tap it. In my case, Banjo. Then uncheck Show Notifications. Then confirm you want to turn off notifications for the app. Most apps allow you to customize notifications, but this method allows you to easily turn them off altogether for a certain app, without having to dig for that setting....

January 2, 2023 · 1 min · 111 words · Arlene Sanders

Nintendo Announces New Features And Games For Wii U

One of the biggest bits of news is that there are two new Legend of Zelda games. One is an HD re-release of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. The game was originally made for the GameCube, and released in 2003. The other is a brand-new Zelda game, but no details were shared aside from it being vastly different from previous entries. For instance, we may not have to play through dungeons in a specific order, and there may ways for more than one player to enjoy the game....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 628 words · Geraldine Gallagher

Nintendo Switch Won T Connect To Tv 7 Fixes

It may be the case that when you plug your Switch into the dock, nothing happens. If this happens, you’re only getting half the benefit of this versatile device. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to remedy the problem. Here are some potential fixes if your Nintendo Switch won’t connect to your TV. 1. Try a Different HDMI Cable If your Switch won’t connect to your TV, it may not be the game console’s fault at all....

January 2, 2023 · 4 min · 798 words · Thomas Broughton

Nokia Decides To Go With Microsoft After All

So the company is set to go with Windows Phone as its primary smartphone strategy in the future…. Wow! A joint open letter from Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sets the record straight about the new partnership. The most important thing is that both companies will share their expertise in the partnership and, I must admit, both companies will benefit from it. Nokia’s hardware could bring a lot of credibility to Microsoft’s platform, while Microsoft will be able to develop Windows Phone 7 in a much more focused way....

January 2, 2023 · 1 min · 206 words · Steven Brown

Nokia Lumia 920 To Feature Wireless Charging Pad

The Evleaks Twitter account, the same that posted the first pictures of the device last week, has a picture of the Lumia 920, together with the Lumia 820 and a wireless charging pad. The red device is the 820 and the yellow phone is the 920. Both will be running Windows Phone 8. Both smartphones will include the ability to be charged wirelessly, and not only with Nokia’s charging pad....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 256 words · Peter Alexander