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Oct 26 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft CEO’s Pay Soars Despite Requesting a Cut

Imagine this: Microsoft's boss, Satya Nadella, actually asked for a pay cut. But did it happen? Nope! His total compensation jumped by 63% to a whopping $79 million in fiscal 2024. Why the big increase? Well, his salary did drop by 50%, but other parts of his pay, like stock awards, skyrocketed. Thi

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Expanding Gaming Horizons: Microsoft's New Strategy

Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, has spilled the beans on the company's plans in his recent LinkedIn post. He's talking up big changes in the gaming world. One huge move is that Microsoft's games are now showing up on more devices than ever before. Since buying Activision Blizzard King, they've added

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Oct 26 2024BUSINESS

Will Microsoft Dive into Bitcoin? Shareholders Decide

Microsoft is facing a big decision. On December 10, its shareholders will vote on whether the company should invest in Bitcoin. This vote comes after a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Research, suggested that Bitcoin could be a great way to protect against inflation. B

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 on Old PCs: A Three-Year Experience

For over three years, I've been using Windows 11 on some pretty old machines that Microsoft officially doesn't support. As the deadline for Windows 10 support looms in 2025, I've been thinking: is this a good way to keep an older computer ticking over? Let's dive into my experience. I've tested Win

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Photo Pixels with AI: What's New for Windows Users?

Ever wanted to make your photos look better without spending hours editing? Microsoft's Photos app on Windows is rolling out some cool AI features that might pique your interest. If you're one of the lucky ones with a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC, you can now upscale your images up to eight times their or

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s New API Boosts Gaming with AMD FSR 3. 1

Microsoft is elevating game development with its latest addition to DirectSR Preview. This new update brings support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) version 3. 1. What does this mean for developers and gamers? It opens up a world of potential for enhancing gaming visuals and performance.

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Get Microsoft 365 for $40: What's the Deal with ZDNET's Recommendations?

Ever wondered what goes into ZDNET's recommendations? It's not just a quick glance. The team spends hours testing, researching, and comparing products. They dive deep into vendor and retailer listings, plus other independent reviews. Even customer feedback gets a thorough look to understand what rea

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Supercharge Your Code with Microsoft Visual Studio Pro on Sale!

Are you looking to boost your coding skills and efficiency? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is now available for just $30, a massive 93% discount off its regular price of $499! This powerful development environment is designed to handle complex workloads and large-scale projects with ease.

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple and Microsoft Team Up: Seamless File Sharing Across Devices

Are you a fan of using Microsoft's top apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Great news! Microsoft has just made a big step to make your life easier when switching between Apple devices. They've announced that these apps will now support Apple's Handoff feature. Handoff is a super useful tool that

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Copilot Studio Empowers Users to Build Their Own AI Helpers

Imagine having a tiny AI helper that can automate your business tasks. Soon, Microsoft's Copilot Studio is making this possible. They're upgrading the platform to let users create custom AI mini-tools, or "agents, " that can work with your data and operations. It's like giving your business its own

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