Microsoft has announced a major overhaul of its OneDrive storage plans, blaming a “small number” of over-enthusiastic users for exceeding reasonable use for its unlimited storage service. As a result, Microsoft will not only axe its unlimited storage offering for Office 365 Home, Personal and University subscribers from early 2016, but it will also cut …
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The Magic Leap One is now available to order for $2295. We got some hands-on time with the Magic Leap One, but if all you want are the facts, here’s everything you need to know. We also spent some time at the Magic Leap headquarters in Florida to get the inside story. 3D worlds that open before your eyes when you put goggles …
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Meet an old friend Meet MediaTek, arguably the most successful, influential, and important technology company you’ve never heard of. Simply speaking, MediaTek is a supplier of the chips that power the devices we use day to day; smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, smart TVs and newly emerging technologies around Internet of Things to name a few. You can be forgiven for …
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Asus will pre-install unspecified Microsoft “productivity services” on its Android-based smartphones and tablets. Sarah Tew/CNET I’m starting to wonder whether Microsoft has a new strategy when it comes to signing patent-licensing deals with device makers that use Linux, Android or Chrome operating systems. On Thursday, Microsoft announced it had signed an “expanded” patent-licensing deal with Asus that covers the latter’s …
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While Windows 10 has a nice little multi-monitor taskbar setup and support for multiple virtual desktops, it’s not quite as good at letting you choose separate, distinct wallpapers for each of your monitors. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done (without third-party software); it can, Microsoft just isn’t very straightforward about it. Here’s how to set different wallpapers for …
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We showed you how to change your Windows 10 log-in screen to a solid color — but what if you don’t want to see the login screen at all? Because Windows 10, like Windows 8, asks you to sign in with a Microsoft account, skipping the log-in screen isn’t as simple as simply deleting your password. Instead, you’ll need to …
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CNET Microsoft has introduced a DVD Player app for Windows 10 for people who still want to pop in a good, old-fashioned disc to watch a movie. Officially rolled out July 29, Windows 10 has won praise for introducing several new and interesting features, including the new Start menu, the Cortana voice-activated digital assistant and the Edge browser. But it’s …
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Having trouble with Windows 10 or other Microsoft products? Microsoft can help. Updated since the launch of Windows 10, the Microsoft Answer Desk page describes all of the support options available to you as a Microsoft customer. You can chat with someone online, pick up the phone and call or visit your local Microsoft store for help. Some of the …
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Taking a screenshot is nothing new. The feature has been available across numerous platforms and devices for well over a decade. How to actually take a screenshot, however, remains one of the most frequently asked questions. Whether you’re running Windows XP or the brand-new Windows 10 operating system, these are all the ways you can take a screenshot: Take a …
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Microsoft has rolled out a free evaluation version of Windows 10 Enterprise edition so you can play with it for 90 days if you’re still on the fence about upgrading. On Wednesday, Microsoft officially started pushing out Windows 10 as a free upgrade to Windows 7 and 8.1 users who reserved a copy. The upgrade is free for one year, …
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