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Microsoft Azure Media Services Analytics and its features

Most organizations and enterprises these days prefer video to use as a medium to train their newly hired recruits and engage with customers. Cloud computing therefore has assumed great significance. It simplifies the task of storing, streaming and accessing these […]

Best Free Online Microsoft Office Training Courses

There are many computer training institutes scattered all over the world offering Microsoft Office Training – both online and offline. This article covers links to some of the best free online Microsoft Office training courses and materials and can be […]

Windows 8.1 in Education and Office 365 in Education eBooks

Microsoft has updated and released Windows 8.1 in Education eBook, that highlights the benefits of using Windows 8.1 in the field of education. Released by Microsoft Education team, UK, the eBook has been written in association with Ollie Bray. A […]

Windows 8.1 Update Guides and How-to videos

Microsoft has released a set of videos and guides to help, business as well as power users to familiarize themselves with the new features of Windows 8.1 Update.  The Windows 8.1 Update or KB2919355, is now available for download to […]

History & Evolution Of Microsoft Office Software

When it comes to office automation, the first thing that comes to mind is Microsoft Office. One cannot imagine a Windows-based computer without a local copy of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The future may hold the key to cloud-based apps, […]

Microsoft details Cybersecurity Threats in developing nations

Cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges that most developing nations face today. As such, the disseminating factors causing this menace should be scrutinized in the first place. Microsoft stands up to the challenge! […]

New Group Policy Settings in Windows 8.1 & Windows 8

Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 offer several new Group Policy Settings over its predecessor, Windows 7. Over 250 new group policy settings appear to have been added in Windows 8.1 and Windows 8. New Group Policy Settings in Windows 8.1 […]

Download Surface 2 User Guides from Microsoft

Microsoft has released a set of user guides for Surface users. If you have just bought a Surface tablet and are new to Surface, you definitely want to download these Guides. Surface 2 User Guides Guides for Surface Pro, Surface […]

Office 2013 Quick Start Guides & Office 365 Learning Video from Microsoft

We recently checked out the new features introduced by Microsoft Office 2013 and the various Office 2013 and Office 365 editions & pricing. With the availability of the new office productivity suite, Microsoft has made available some guides that will help […]

Manage Windows Phone 8 with Windows Intune

Microsoft has released a paper that will guide you on how to use Windows Intune to manage a Windows Phone 8 device. Windows Intune provides comprehensive, rich and flexible mobile device management for Windows Phone 8. With Windows Intune, you can manage […]

Malware Infection Rates for various operating systems – MSIR

Microsoft has released its Security Intelligence Report for the month. The report shows malware infections were low in the first half of 2012 for operating systems, such as Windows 7 and Windows Vista and continues to be low in comparison […]

Symantec’s Cybersecurity Report highlights Risks & Security Predictions for 2013

As new technologies and strategies continue to evolve the territory of IT has expanded beyond horizon. The incidents of cyber crimes too has gone up as a result! Cyber security has therefore become a topic of discussion which should be […]

Download Windows 8 For Dummies – Free eBook from Dell

So you say Windows 8 has got you flustered! Really? Apart from the start screen, what is really so different in it as compared to Windows 7? Sure I agree the start screen does fly in your face when you don’t […]

Microsoft’s observation on Rootkits detailed in its Threat Report

Microsoft Malware Protection Center has made available for download its Threat Report on Rootkits. The report examines one of the more insidious types of malware threatening organizations and individuals today — the rootkit. The report examines how attackers use rootkits, […]

Server Posterpedia: Windows Store app will help you understand Microsoft technologies

Browsing the Windows Store for new apps and games can be fun. I understand that the number of apps available has now already crossed 2000. Just the other day, we blogged about Fresh Paint for Windows 8 and Disk Falcon, […]

Power Searching With Google – Tips To Strengthen Your Search Skills

Google recently conducted a free online power searching course under the guidance of the company’s senior research scientist, Daniel Russell. The long 650 minutes course aimed at empowering Google Search users to find what they needed faster, no matter what they were […]

Windows Errors, System Error Messages and Codes: Complete List and Meaning

There used to be a nice resource – Microsoft Support ErrorFlow Website which had a wizard which took you through 3 key steps in finding the meaning of any error message and code. But unfortunately that resource no longer exists. Searching […]

Download Deployment, Learning Guides and Fact Sheets for Microsoft Office 2013 CP

If you have downloaded the customer preview of the just-released Microsoft Office 2013 and are raring to start using it, here are some resources which will help you get started with the new Office suite. You may have already seen […]

Free Windows Phone Curricula DVD and Online Resources for student developers

If you are looking forward to developing apps or designing for Windows Phone, you might want to check out these free offerings from Microsoft UK. The Faculty Resource Kit from Microsoft provides schools and colleges with material and software tools […]

Don’t own Microsoft Office but want to use it for free? Try Office Web Apps!

We’ve previously posted about the new features in Microsoft Office Web Apps, but the other day on Twitter, a friend mentioned something that really sunk in that I thought would be worth sharing. What if you don’t own a copy […]