Neowin News Feed for: Guidance

Microsoft shares official Windows Registry tweak as the Spectre still haunts Intel in 2024

Sayan Sen — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 18:34:02 +0000

Remember the Spectre CPU vulnerability that reared its head for the first time in 2017? Variant 2 of Spectre is back, and as such, Microsoft has published guidance about the mitigation. Read more...

It's official! Microsoft quietly confirms Windows 11 users can uninstall OneDrive too

Sayan Sen — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 21:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has quietly added the ability to uninstall OneDrive on Windows 11, an option that was only available on Windows 10 previously. For now, it is a speculation as to what prompted this update. Read more...

Samsung is on track to see its lowest quarterly operating profits since 2009

Paul Hill — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:30:01 +0000

Samsung is expected to see its lowest quarterly operating profits since Q1 2009 if its guidance figures are correct. If accurate, Samsung will see a 96% drop in operating profits year-over-year. Read more...

Microsoft shares guide for blocking vulnerable Windows boot managers with WDAC UEFI lock

Sayan Sen — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:46:02 +0000

Microsoft recently began patching UEFI bootkit vulnerabilities with this month's Patch Tuesday update. The company has now released a helpful guide about blocking such Windows boot managers. Read more...

Microsoft updates its .NET language strategy for the first time since 2017

Usama Jawad — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:16:01 +0000

For the first time since initial publication in 2017, Microsoft has updated its guidance for the .NET language strategy. There are no major changes but the idea is to make it more discoverable. Read more...

Microsoft doesn't really want customers to use the leaked Outlook client yet

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 May 2022 09:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has recently published an advisory on one of its portals, encouraging customers to wait for the officially released version of the leaked Outlook client, with more features in tow. Read more...

Microsoft is now OK with Domain Controllers having some internet access

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated its guidance for securing Domain Controllers (DCs). Previously, the company told customers not to allow internet access on DCs in any scenario. This is not the case anymore. Read more...

Microsoft releases new guidance and tools for responsible AI development

Usama Jawad — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has partnered with Boston Consulting Group on a whitepaper outlining the process for developing AI products responsible. It has also released a governance dashboard on the same topic. Read more...

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is the company's new platform for tech entrepreneurs

Usama Jawad — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced Founders Hub, a dedicated platform for entrepreneurs. Those who enroll will receive Azure credits, 1:1 mentorship, and access to the latest development tools and technologies. Read more...

Microsoft publishes advisory as Exchange server attacks increase around the globe

Usama Jawad — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has published another advisory regarding ongoing Exchange server attacks, stating that it is pushing emergency updates to patch vulnerabilities in certain out-of-support software as well. Read more...

Microsoft advises partners on how to sell Windows 10 S and Pro

Usama Jawad — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:02:01 +0000

At an Inspire 2017 session last week, Microsoft provided updated guidance to OEMs, partners, and resellers on how they should sell Windows 10 Pro and S; by 'lighting up' their services. Read more...

Samsung warns of more declines in profits and revenue for Q1 2015

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:34:01 +0000

Samsung is warning investors of a continued trend of decline in both profits and revenue for the first quarter of this year. However, the company looks set to fare better later this year. Read more...

Order the Microsoft Security Guidance Kit

Tom Warren — Wed, 18 Feb 2004 16:28:50 +0000

Pre-order a free Microsoft Security Guidance Kit CD-ROM with tools, templates, roadmaps and how-to guides in addition to our prescriptive security guidance. The kit is designed to help you implement measures like automating security patch... Read more...

Intel Shares Tumble on Lowered 2nd-Quarter Guidance

Sat, 08 Jun 2002 09:49:23 +0000

Shares in Intel Corp., the world's largest microchip maker, tumbled nearly 20 percent on Friday, a day after the company cut its second-quarter revenue outlook beyond investor expectations, dimming hopes for a recovery in the... Read more...