Tag: Microsoft
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Save your files to OneDrive for expanded ransomware protection
Windows Experience Blog – 8.6.18 If you want an additional layer of protection from ransomware, try saving your files in OneDrive. It’s part of the new experiences that arrived with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. Here’s how it works: If a ransomware threat is found on a device, Windows Defender will notify you of the threat,…
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Microsoft AI and laughter converge at the National Comedy Center
Microsoft Blog – 8.6.18 At the newly opened National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, participants try to make each other crack a smile in a Microsoft AI-judged exhibit called Laugh Battle. Read more: Microsoft AI and laughter converge at the National Comedy Center
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Surface Go available now, starting at $399
Microsoft Blog – 8.2.18 e Since we announced Surface Go last month, we’ve seen great interest and excitement for this new product. Many of you have shared your appreciation for a sleek, beautiful, go-anywhere device that gives you so much portability, versatility and productivity for $399. We’re thrilled to make Surface Go available for purchase today…
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Seven ways to make your internship a success, even after it’s over
Microsoft Blogs – 7.27.18 (7.26.18) Question: I’m excited about my internship. How do I make the most of it while I’m there, and what steps should I take after it comes to an end to best use what I learned? Answer: Embarking on an internship is a rare opportunity. You’re entering a world full of new experiences and challenges, and…
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Summer of MakeCode for kids
Microsoft Blog – 7.26.18 (7.25.18) Microsoft MakeCode (makecode.com) is a web-based learning environment for kids and teens to create with technology. MakeCode takes a unique approach to computing education by combining the magic of making with the power of code as a way to make learning about computers and technology more accessible and interesting to…
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At the largest private hackathon on the planet, Microsoft employees fire up ideas by the thousands
Microsoft Blog – 7.24.18 (7.23.18) Last year, more than 18,000 people across 400 cities and 75 countries came together to bring world-changing new ideas to life at Microsoft’s annual Hackathon, now celebrating its fifth, and busiest, year. Read more: At the largest private hackathon on the planet, Microsoft employees fire up ideas by the thousands
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2018 Microsoft Ability Summit
Microsoft YouTube Channel – 7.23.18 (7.20.18) The 2018 Microsoft Ability Summit, May 30-31, 2018, brought together Microsoft employees and members of the disability community with government, business and academic leaders to discuss the importance of inclusive hiring and how technology can help empower people with disabilities. Source: 2018 Microsoft Ability Summit
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The power of machine learning to change—and maybe even save—the world
Microsoft Blog – 7.18.18 In the last two decades, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) has grown from a very small community of data scientists to something that is woven into many people’s daily lives. Machine learning, computer vision, and other AI disciplines—supported by the cloud—are helping people achieve more, from mundane tasks, like avoiding…
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Getting back to nature with AI: Why Microsoft and National Geographic Society are working together to advance conservation science with computer science
Microsoft Blog – 7.17.18 Yesterday, Microsoft and National Geographic Society announced a new, joint grant program that will equip explorers working on the most challenging environmental issues of the 21st century with the most advanced technologies available today. “AI for Earth Innovation” grants will fund new solutions that leverage AI and cloud technologies to monitor, model and manage…
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Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott – Trailer
Microsoft YouTube Channel – 7.13.18 (6.27.18) Microsoft’s CTO Kevin Scott talks about his new, upcoming Behind the Tech podcast. Source: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott – Trailer