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  Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board to pursue charity work

  Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from Microsoft's board of directors to pursue his work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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  How the Linux kernel will work in Windows 10's next big update

  The Linux kernel and any updates to it within Windows 10's Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 will now be handled via Windows Update.

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  Microsoft's solution for Covid-19 is a free Teams subscription for six months

  Microsoft is adding a new six-month trial of Office 365 that includes premium features of Microsoft Teams during the coronavirus outbreak.

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  Microsoft begins blocking 'unwanted applications' like adware and cryptominers, using Edge

  The current version of Microsoft Edge adds a new feature that can block PUAs - Potentially Unwanted Applications - like cryptominers and adware.

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  Microsoft's Surface Duo may have a 'Peek' interface for glancing at calls

  An unauthorised video published by WalkingCat appears to reveal "Peek," a feature of the upcoming Surface Duo Android phone from Microsoft.

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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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  Is Microsoft Office 365 worth it?

  Microsoft Office is the staple software of modern home computing. Got a PC? Then you need to buy Microsoft Office to get Word, Excel and PowerPoint, right?

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  Best Australian Black Friday Microsoft Store deals

  Microsoft's Surface hardware is far from the only thing on sale through the company's online storefront this weekend.

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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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  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.