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Microsoft Is Bringing SQL Server To Linux

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has announced today that they will be bringing SQL Server to the Linux platform in the middle of 2017 and a private preview is available today.

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Microsoft Introduces AES-XTS to BitLocker in Windows 10 Version 1511

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn about new changes to BitLocker full disk encryption made in Windows 10 Version 1511.

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Microsoft Integrates Skype Into Additional Services

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft is bringing Skype to Office Online and OneDrive to make it easier to communicate while collaborating.

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Microsoft Reportedly Walked Away from $8 Billion Slack Acquisition

Last Update: Jun 29, 2025

According to a report, Microsoft considered buying the Slack collaboration service for an incredible $8 billion. But pushback from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and CEO Satya Nadella apparently ended the talks.

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What is Microsoft Azure?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In this introductory article, Aidan Finn explains what Microsoft Azure is and isn’t, along with key features of the service.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: March 4

Last Update: Jul 03, 2025

Because years of Call of Duty are finally paying off, this edition of Short Takes focuses on IDC’s comeuppance on Windows phone, misunderstandings about Microsoft’s Xbox strategy, HPE beats estimates, Oculus Rift CEO mocks high-end Macs, and more hand-wringing about the Apple iPhone case.

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The Sams Report EP 30: HoloLens Everything, Windows Something, Redmond Executives

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including all the announcements around HoloLens, success in education and a trip to Redmond filled with video, executives and delicious beer.

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Getting the Most Out of Office 365: Reducing the Email Burden

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Use these tools to reduce the amount of “email work” you do every day.

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Microsoft’s HoloLens Documentation Gives New Details, No Black Holograms

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Documentation for Microsoft’s HoloLens has been released and it offers up several new details about the device including working with the color black and peripheral support.

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Microsoft’s Dynamics Spring Wave Coming In Q2 Puts Acquisitions To Use

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft is set to release its spring wave of updates for Dynamics which will included several new features from its recent acquisitions.

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Windows 10 RT Is Alive, Supported By Device Guard

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

While showing off Device Guard during the Technet Virtual Conference, support for Windows 10 RT was spotted inside the feature.

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Microsoft Expands Availability of Windows Hello Enabled Type Cover

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has expanded the availability of the Type cover that has a finger printer reader that enables Windows Hello support on a Surface Pro 3.

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