Microsoft Announces Retirement Of Its Oldest Browser, Internet Explorer After 27 Years
After 27 years of service, Microsoft declared the closure of its oldest browser, Internet Explorer. It was initially launched in 1995 as a Windows 95 add-on package. Later, the business began to incorporate the browser in the pack for free. From June 15, Internet Explorer will be completely inaccessible. As it couldn't compete in the marketplace, Internet Explorer had deteriorated into a default browser for installing alternative browsers… read-more
Tags: Microsoft, internet explorer, Windows, Web browsers, competition
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4 Masked Men Break Car Window And Steal Rs 3.90 Lakh From Dashboard: Nagpur
In Maharashtra's Nagpur, four masked robbers broke a car window and stole Rs 3.90 lakh from the car. Reportedly, the incident took place on November 9, in Wadi district. Sachin Ashok Mule (35), who ran a car decoration store in the neighboring Chandrapur district reportedly came to buy a new vehicle. Meanwhile, the four accused came and stole the money which was kept in the dashboard.
Tags: Maharashtra , Caught Stealing, money, Windows, Cars
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Microsoft Brings New Update; Windows To Create New Opportunities Soon
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, in an annual developer conference announced that the new updates for Windows will be revealed soon. According to the officials, the virtual event will take place on June 24 and will be presented by the CEO & CPO Panos Panay. Besides, Nadella has confirmed that they will not ship Windows 10X anymore, but also assured of creating new opportunities for Windows enthusiast in the new update.
Tags: Microsoft, Satya Nadella, Windows, Next generation of Windows
Courtesy: Gadgets Now
Nokia Laptops To Be Available On Flipkart At Rs 59,990
Nokia is entering a new segment of electronic devices as its laptop series PureBook X14 is slated for launch on December 18. Priced at Rs 59,990, the laptop will be exclusively available for pre-order on Flipkart following Nokia's partnership with the e-commerce platform. Along with 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor, the X14 series promises 8-hour battery life, 14-inch FHD screen with face-unlock and Dolby Vision technology.
Tags: Nokia, Flipkart, Laptops, Windows
Courtesy: Business Insider
Microsoft Releases Emergency Software Update for Windows 8.1
On August 19 Microsoft launched an emergency software update for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1 along with Windows Server 2012 R2 systems to patch two vulnerable Remote Access Service errors that manage the memory and file operations. A similar patch for the flaws was released on August 11 for Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019. The patch now solves the issue of security vulnerability in Windows Remote Access.
Courtesy: Magster
Microsoft's First Dual-screen Phone 'Surface Duo' to Release on September 10
Microsoft will be launching its first dual-screen Android phone, Surface Duo, on September 10, 2020. It will be the slimmest smartphone available in the market once rolled out. Chief Product Officer at Windows+Devices Panos Panay said, “Surface Duo brings together the power of Microsoft 365 experiences and the… read-more
Tags: Microsoft, Smartphones, Android, Windows
Courtesy: The Hindu
New Windows' Bug Provides Hackers an Opportunity to Exploit Printers
SafeBreach Labs has found a new bug named CVE-2020-1048 in Windows Print Spooler, an OS that manages printing processes. The bug lets hackers change files containing the ID of the system user and the data that is due to be printed. Microsoft has already released two fixes to address the bug issue but to no avail. A new fix in the Microsoft's security update is scheduled for August 11.
Tags: Hackers, Windows, Safebreach, cybersecurity
Courtesy: Tech Radar