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A core value at Microsoft is user confusion. Keeping their users in the dark and avoiding best practices makes a massive difference when designing systems for people to use at … Continue Reading Outlook.com to block official Microsoft emails to make phishing attacks easier
This week an engineer at Microsoft discovered a fatal bug in Windows 10. As described this bug enabled users to work for hours, if not days, without be interrupted. A … Continue Reading Microsoft uncovers bug in Windows enabling users to get work done uninterrupted
The research team at Redmond has been busy working on the plans for their annual //Build 2019 conference. According to inside sources Microsoft plans to write the entire script of … Continue Reading //Build 2019 script to be written by new Buzzword generator AI
In a completely predictable chain of events a small silicon valley startup has accomplished something Microsoft has been working on for years. This small team has created an instant messaging, … Continue Reading Two person startup achieves in nine months what Microsoft has been working on for 30 years
At any company there can be disgruntled employees who go against the grain and do what they are not asked to do. Rumor has it there is a group of … Continue Reading Rouge group of engineers at Microsoft secretly making Windows more stable
Windows Slink – This was a game for Windows Vista to show off the OS’s ability to simulation realistic physics. Surface Loupe – A branded magnifying glass for reading small … Continue Reading 10 canceled Microsoft products you never heard of
It is no secret that traditional PC sales are in a tough spot these days. With shifting tastes, more competition, and a whole new field of device form factors, Windows … Continue Reading Rumor: Microsoft to bring inking support to all built-in apps on Windows around the 2030 timeframe
Within technology companies there tends to be a more relaxed culture. Programmers are expected to get their work done when it works best for them. This culture exists at Microsoft … Continue Reading Engineer responsible for estimated time remaining let go for chronic tardiness
Designers at Microsoft have been busy rolling out their new icons for the new Microsoft Office applications. The new icons were forged in the fires of the Fluent Design System. … Continue Reading Office apps which are not getting new icons are clearly not cool
According to a recent report previous CEO to Microsoft and philanthropist Bill Gates has had to delay the release of his much anticipated R&B album. Sources now say the album, … Continue Reading Report: Bill Gates’ R&B album delayed due to the cancellation of Groove Music Maker
In a recent leak from Redmond it was uncovered that CEO Satya Nadella was not pleased to learn the Windows 10 app Paint 3D was not an April Fools joke. … Continue Reading Satya Nadella unhappy to learn Paint3D was not an April fools joke
The next technology revolution is surely upon us; the wave of digital assistants. As an early mover Microsoft capitalized on their lead by doubling down on Cortana’s comprehension and understanding. … Continue Reading Cortana has 99.6% comprehension, but chooses to fuck with users
Data drives design these days. Watching how users interact with their devices, studying trends, and running experiments are the only ways to know if a design is successful. At Microsoft … Continue Reading Windows design team not giving up on killing the digital pen
Frank Cooper is a developer in the Office division at Microsoft. He has been working at Microsoft since the 1990s and has seen the company transform during his tenure. In … Continue Reading Long time Microsoft employee uncomfortable with company not being hated
Access to data, stats, feedback, and financials regarding Windows apps and more all passes through the Windows developer portal. This website provides developers an out of date and frequently broken … Continue Reading Unreliable developer portal does not stop Windows developers from targeting Microsoft’s platform
With the dissolution of the Microsoft Edge based eBook store refunds have been issued to customers who bought content in the store. While this refund could be spend in a … Continue Reading Loyal Microsoft customer spends entire eBook refund on Movies and TV content
