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Skype testing new feature that helps conduct coding interviews

Hamza Jawad — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 21:00:01 +0000

Microsoft is testing a new feature on Skype.com, a real-time code editor, that will help in conducting coding interviews. It currently includes support for seven programming languages. Read more...

Microsoft kicks off Office 2010 Technical Preview

Tom Warren — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:49:14 +0000

Microsoft has begun sending out invitations to the Office 2010 Technical Preview. Microsoft is distributing the Office 2010 bits via its Connect testing site. The bits hold the build number 14.0.4006.1110 meaning they are older... Read more...

Updated Office 2010 technical preview build leaks

Tom Warren — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:47:59 +0000

An updated version of Microsoft's upcoming Office 2010 technical preview has leaked onto the internet, days before the company is due to launch a private beta today. Office 2010 build 14.0.4302.1000 is the latest to... Read more...

Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview leaks

Sam Symons — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:30:38 +0000

Not long ago you'll remember the official announcement from Microsoft, stating that you can sign up for the Office 2010 Technical Preview which is due for a release in July. It appears people on the... Read more...

Sign up for the Office 2010 Technical Preview, due in July

Sam Symons — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:56:46 +0000

There's been a few pieces of news regarding Office 2010 recently; most have involved screenshots, or something of the like, but here's something we think you'll really enjoy: Microsoft has opened the sign-up pages for... Read more...

Microsoft launches Recite: Technical Preview

Sean Bradford — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:45:59 +0000

If you're a Windows Mobile fan Microsoft has just launched a technical preview of it's upcoming release of Microsoft Recite. The application will record short clips of notes, and you can later search for a... Read more...

WipEout HD delayed due to technical issue

Marcel Klum — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:02:39 +0000

WipEout HD has yet to be released because of a "specific technical problem", but Sony hopes it will be out "before the end of the year". "There is a specific technical problem with WipEout that... Read more...

Dell: Ubuntu 7.04 Offering - Technical Details

Mon, 21 May 2007 23:02:14 +0000

Before we announce the availability of Ubuntu 7.04 on select Dell client systems, I'd like to give an overview of what customers can expect from our initial Ubuntu offering. Availabile Software and Hardware... Read more...

Office 2007 Beta 2 Technical Refresh Today

Steven Parker — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:47:13 +0000

Thanks to slimy & nshahzad for posting this and many others who submitted this to our newsdesk. Microsoft will release a Technical Refresh build (4407.1005) for Office 2007 Beta 2 today. The UI is at... Read more...

Windows Vista RC1 - A Technical Preview

Steven Parker — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:23:06 +0000

Well here it is, a month or two prior to RTM. It seems like we would never get here. I am a Microsoft enthusiast. I will tell you that. I have... Read more...

Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Technical Refresh

Tom Warren — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:05:41 +0000

According to a German blog, Microsoft plans to release Beta 2 Technical Refresh on the 14/15th September. The blog also lists the following: Office 2007 Beta 1: 17.11.2005Office 2007 Beta 1 TR: 13.03.2006?Office 2007 Beta... Read more...

Todays Microsoft Technical Chats

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 09:00:25 +0000

Tablet PC Windows XP Tablet PC Edition paves the way forthe most versatile computing experience ever. The mobility of Tablet PCis combined with ink and speech tools to let you take your PC many... Read more...

Office 12 Technical Beta Invites

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:38:27 +0000

Microsoft has just sent out the first wave of "Office 12" technical beta program invitations. In the e-mail received by many of our members here at Neowin, Microsoft revealed that Office 12 Beta 1 is... Read more...

Microsoft Technical Chats July 21 2005

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:20:16 +0000

Windows XP Media Center Edition Join Windows XP Media Center Edition experts the third Thursday of each month at 11:00 AM Pacific as they answer your questions in an online chat. ... Read more...

Microsoft Technical Chats July 20 2005

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:48:00 +0000

Visual Studio Team Edition for Software Developers & Visual Studio Team Edition for Software Testers Join us to discuss the Profiler, Test Tools (Unit, Generic, Manual), Web Load Testing, and Code Analysis (FxCop &... Read more...

Microsoft Technical Chats July 13 2005

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 06:59:45 +0000

Security in Microsoft Products Join Mike Nash, Vice President for the Microsoft Security Business Unit, and his team of security experts each month. Microsoft is working hard to improve security and Mike and his... Read more...

Microsoft Technical Chats

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 07:21:56 +0000

Tablet PC Windows XP Tablet PC Edition paves the way for the most versatile computing experience ever. The mobility of Tablet PC is combined with ink and speech tools to let you take your... Read more...

Microsoft, Sun Update Their Technical Cooperation Work

Fri, 13 May 2005 22:14:30 +0000

Microsoft and Sun on Friday provided the second update of their yearlong technical cooperation work, with Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer summing up the progress by saying they've moved from the courtroom to the lab... Read more...

SQL Server 2005 Express Technical Preview

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:00:42 +0000

SQL Server Express is a version of SQL Server 2005 designed for building simple, dynamic applications. SQL Server Express helps developers build robust and reliable applications by providing a powerful database that is also free... Read more...

Another Technical Glitch Slows Yahoo!

Fri, 18 Jun 2004 16:53:15 +0000

First a "sophisticated" attack then "hardware problems" have slowed Yahoo! twice in three days. Whether for better (increased Yahoo! Mail storage space) or worse (dropped Enterprise IM support and "server issues"), Yahoo! has been in... Read more...

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Technical Preview Out

Fri, 19 Mar 2004 19:43:25 +0000

As we reported earlier this week, Microsoft has released a preview of XP SP2 to the wider public for testing. The main goal is to determine any (if any) programs that have lost functionality due... Read more...

Security Focus: Security at Microsoft Technical White Paper

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 06 Jan 2004 22:58:07 +0000

Overview Microsoft is committed to sharing its internal IT security practices in order to help its customers successfully secure their environments. This paper describes what Microsoft's Corporate Security Group does to prevent malicious or... Read more...

Office 2003 Beta 2 Technical Refresh For All

Tom Warren — Mon, 23 Jun 2003 15:13:23 +0000

Thanks Razor_D for the heads up It appears Microsoft have either been lapse with server security of they're preparing public access to the Technical Refresh of Office 2003 for those who aren't... Read more...

Office 2003 Beta 2 Technical Refresh CD's Shipping

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 20 Jun 2003 08:17:29 +0000

Thanks Justin...Dear Valued Office 2003 Technical Beta Participant, We are preparing for the Beta 2 technical release very shortly. You have received this mail because you have indicated you cannot use the... Read more...

Office System 2003 Beta 2 Technical Refresh

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sat, 14 Jun 2003 14:12:46 +0000

Thanks KaKao...The Office System 2003 Beta 2 Technical Refresh contains significant stability and performance improvements. The Technical Refresh updates the following Office 2003 system components: Word 2003, Excel 2003, Outlook 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Access 2003,... Read more...

Office 11 Beta 2 Technical Refresh Info

Mon, 09 Jun 2003 18:57:20 +0000

Howdy all - more info on the tech refresh for Beta 2 of Office 11, straight from Microsoft. Q. When can you expect to see the Office System 2003 Beta 2 Technical... Read more...

Microsoft Launch : Technical Webcast Windows Server 2003

Tom Warren — Mon, 28 Apr 2003 17:57:26 +0000

Today Microsoft is broadcasting a live technical webcast launch of Windows Server 2003, Visual Studio .NET 2003 and SQL Server 64-bit. The day will be as follows (All times are GMT): 09:30... Read more...

Windows Server 2003 Server Technical Reference

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 23 Apr 2003 18:15:57 +0000

Quick Info File Name: SMGDD_EMS.doc - Download Size: 562 KB - Date Published: 4/23/2003 - Version: 1.0 Overview Emergency Management Services is a new feature in Microsoft Windows Server... Read more...

Microsoft Launch: Technical Webcast - Windows Server 2003

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:19:16 +0000

Event Title Microsoft Launch: Technical Webcast - Windows Server 2003, Visual Studio .NET 2003 and SQL Server 64-bit Date 29-Apr-2003 All Day Venue Online Description... Read more...

Microsoft Yukon Technical Preview kicks off

Steven Parker — Wed, 18 Sep 2002 21:06:13 +0000

Thanks Anonymous for mailing me the link to this website that holds information to a free "do" that will open up the public side of the techinical beta in Yukon. The Microsoft... Read more...

Internet Explorer 6 Technical Overview

Steven Parker — Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:47:41 +0000

Although not new in nature, its something I have just come across at Microsoft, its a technical overview of IE6.. For the interested.. read on! This article highlights new features in Internet Explorer... Read more...