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  Microsoft's privacy policy admits contractors listen to Cortana, Skype recordings

  Microsoft's privacy policy now discloses that contractors can access recordings of speech captured by Windows, without user permission.

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  Windows 10's latest preview takes steps toward a more conversational Cortana

  Windows 10 build 19845 for the Fast Ring adds a new Cortana beta, along with a colourful text cursor and improved Narrator capabilities.

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  Office 365's new device management tool is made for IT, but consumers would like it too

  Microsoft plans to smooth out the Office 365 activation process, removing the need to manage which devices are actively subscribed to apps.

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  Microsoft's October release of Windows 10 will be deliberately anti-climactic

  If you’ve been wondering what Microsoft’s next feature release of Windows 10 - 19H2 - has in store, the answer is: not much.

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  Microsoft floats the concept of a dedicated Office key in a closed survey

  Such a move would go beyond controlling the operating system to encouraging use of Office applications, which typically require a subscription.

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  Windows 10 Timeline: How to use use Microsoft's new organizational tool

  Timeline, found within Microsoft's Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, creates a history within Windows of what you worked on and when.

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  Excel's IF statement made easy

  If you can decide what to have for lunch, you already understand Excel's IF logic--you just need to understand the format.

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  Microsoft OneNote for beginners: Everything you need to know

  OneNote is the Great Organizer of Microsoft programs, ready to take almost any kind of content and make it available across multiple platforms. Here's how to get started.

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  The best OneNote 2016 tips: 10 ways anyone can get organized

  Microsoft’s OneNote is a surprisingly versatile tool for jotting down and organizing notes, random facts and more. These tips will help you make the most of its features.

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  How to reinstall Windows like a pro

  It's super-easy to reinstall Windows 10 or 8, and not much more difficult to reinstall Windows 7. Use these tips to get the most out of a reinstall.

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  Windows 10 Spring Creators Update: The best hidden features

  Microsoft’s Windows 10 upgrade, code-named Redstone 4 and informally known as the Spring Creators Update, offers many smaller additions and changes you might miss. We've highlighted them here.

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  Why Windows 10 needs a specialized gaming edition

  How a distinct version of Windows 10 could appeal to PC gamers.

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  Logitech MX Master 2S vs. Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse: Which $100 mouse is worth it

  We pit the Logitech MX Master 2S against the Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse to determine which is the best mouse to buy, in terms of comfort, ergonomics, features, and software support.

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  How Microsoft's wading into 'fake news' with Bing's opinion-based search results

  Certain questions have one answer, not two. Yet Microsoft seems inclined to offer conflicting opinions within the upcoming revamp to its Bing search engine.

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  Surface Book 2: Price, release date, specs, features, and everything you need to know

  We've compiled everything you need to know about Microsoft's Surface Book 2 two-in-one right here: specs, features, price, shipping date, and eventually our review.

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  Small business technology - This is why your business needs to be in the Cloud

  The days of relying solely on local storage and in-house servers to deliver your data are well behind us. These days, it makes sense to move some (if not all) of your business’s services into the Cloud. From email to document management, much can be achieved with Internet services that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. The main benefit is that a proper Cloud service can make it easier to manage and share information with your workers and help boost productivity. Here, then, are the main reasons to consider a service such as Google Apps.