Neowin News Feed for: Threshold

Microsoft will soon begin throttling Exchange mailboxes

Usama Jawad — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it will enforce throttling for Exchange mailboxes which receive over 3,600 messages per hour. This threshold was previously treated as a "soft limit" by the company. Read more...

YouTube announces changes to its monetization policy

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 07:48:01 +0000

Google has announced changes to its monetization policy on YouTube. The company aims to divert money from "bad actors" and offensive content with the new, more strict, monetization thresholds. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build 10586.36 rolls out to Fast and Slow rings

Andy Weir — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:34:38 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Mobile to Insiders on both the Fast and Slow rings, and says it won't roll out any more Insider Previews - for PC or Mobile - until 2016. Read more...

What to expect at Microsoft's devices event and how to watch it

Usama Jawad — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has tons of devices to announce at its hardware event on 6th October including the Lumia flagships, the Surface Pro 4 and an update to the Band wearable. But fret not, we have you covered! Read more...

Windows 10 'Service Release 1' expected to roll out next month

Andy Weir — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:48:01 +0000

Windows 10's first post-launch update, known as 'Service Release 1', is expected in early August, ahead of a larger update in October bringing Edge extensions and the new integrated Skype experience. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Microsoft losses, counting down to Windows 10 and a Universal piracy problem

Andy Weir — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 17:32:01 +0000

From Norton on Edge, and Emoji: The Movie, to super-flagships, uTorrent troubles, financials ups and downs, and the good ol' Windows app-gap, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

LG Windows 10 phone said to be headed for Verizon

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:08:01 +0000

Some new info points to an LG phone running Windows and headed for Verizon. Unfortunately this isn't official just yet and the device itself seems to be destined for the low-end of the market. Read more...

Poll: What do you think of Windows 10?

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:48:01 +0000

Now that Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 10, we want to know your thoughts. Did you love it? Hate it? Vote in our poll and leave comments with your impressions of the new operating system. Read more...

Windows 10: Touch UI is evolving in a Continuum [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:16:01 +0000

While today's Windows event was mainly focused on the desktop we still got to see a few tidbits regarding the future of touch on devices running Windows. Read more...

Here's Microsoft's first video of the Windows 10 preview release

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:06:45 +0000

Microsoft has published a video showcasing Joe Belfiore guiding users through what they can expect from the Windows 10 preview when it's officially released tomorrow. Read more...

Microsoft: Welcome to Windows 10

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed that that the next version of its OS - known widely until now by its development codename, 'Threshold' - will not be called Windows 9, but Windows 10. Seriously. Read more...

Windows 9: Telemetry data will be near real-time

Brad Sams — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:42:01 +0000

As Microsoft gears up to talk about the next release of Windows, the company is putting feedback at the heart of the conversation and is looking to deploy a near real-time telemetry system. Read more...

Windows technical preview build numbers and everything else you need to know

Brad Sams — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:06:01 +0000

Later this week, Microsoft will start to talk about the next major installment of its operating system but we have a few last minute bits of information to share before Microsoft goes public Read more...

Windows 9 said to be free (again), this time by a Microsoft official

Brad Sams — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:01 +0000

Another bit of information has surfaced that says Windows 9 will be free for those who are upgrading from Windows 8, which aligns to previous rumors about the cost for upgrading. Read more...

Microsoft's pitch to the Enterprise for Windows 9 comes into focus

Brad Sams — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 22:45:45 +0000

Thanks to a website that went up a bit early, Microsoft's pitch to the enterprise about why they should go fwith Windows 9 is starting to come into focus ahead of the company's official announcement Read more...

Microsoft to launch Windows Insider program for next version of Windows

Brad Sams — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 22:10:01 +0000

Microsoft will be launching an insiders program for the next preview program of the upcoming release of Windows that will give users access to preview builds and allow you to provide feedback. Read more...

Microsoft is expected to give Windows its new name on Tuesday

Brad Sams — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 20:06:01 +0000

On Tuesday of the upcoming week, Microsoft will start to pull back the covers on its upcoming operating system and at the same time, the company is expected to give the product its new name. Read more...

Microsoft France president: "In the next few days, we'll be releasing Windows 9" [Update]

Andy Weir — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 19:02:01 +0000

The head of Microsoft France, Alain Crozier, has said that Windows 9 will be coming in the next few days; this appears to be the first time that a senior MS figure has used the 'Windows 9' publicly. Read more...

7 Days: A week of new Windows, Minecraft madness, OnePlus woes and a bit of iFun

Andy Weir — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:15:17 +0000

From Windows 9 leaks and the first 'Windows phone', to microwaved iPhones and sabotaged washing machines, we take a look back at highlights from this week's top tech news on Neowin. Read more...

Windows 9: Resolution support up to 8k, better DPI scaling

Brad Sams — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:33:40 +0000

In the next major update to Windows, it looks like Microsoft will improve scaling for those of you who have high resolution monitors or have purchased a Surface Pro 3. Read more...

Windows 9 build 9821 spotted in the wild, doesn't reveal much

Brad Sams — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:08:01 +0000

A new screenshot from Windows 9 build 9821 has been spotted in the wild but this older build does not reveal much, showing off the new Start menu and Windows Explorer. Read more...

Microsoft has announced a Windows 9 event for September 30th in San Francisco

Brad Sams — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:11:50 +0000

Microsoft has announced that they are holding a press event in San Francisco on September 30th, where it will be talking about the next version of Windows and the enterprise. Read more...

Windows 9: Wi-Fi Sense jumps to the desktop, too

Brad Sams — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:54:01 +0000

Thanks the leak of a build of Windows 9, we can see that Wi-Fi Sense that first was made available on Windows Phone will be coming to the desktop OS with the update Read more...

Windows 9: More evidence of Cortana shows up

Brad Sams — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:42:01 +0000

Thanks to the leak of a build of Windows 9, we are now seeing many of the upcoming features being unveiled including the fact that Cortana will be a key part of the next generation of Windows. Read more...

Windows 9: Storage Sense makes entry level devices much more friendly

Brad Sams — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:54:03 +0000

Thanks to the leak of a partner build of Windows 9, we are now getting a closer look at a new feature that first showed up on Windows Phone, storage sense, and how it will impact entry level devices. Read more...

Windows 9 Recap: Start menu, notification and virtual desktop videos

Brad Sams — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 17:52:01 +0000

This past week revealed many of the new features coming to Windows 9 and if you missed any of the videos, we have combined them all in to one post to get you back up to speed. Read more...

This is Windows 9's notification center in action

Anthony Tosie — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:15:53 +0000

The first video showcasing the notification center in Windows 9 has been released, showing how both app toasts and balloon tips will be aggregated into the new feature. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Windows, Windows (Phone) and big fruity things

Andy Weir — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:24:48 +0000

From new Windows and more Windows Phones, to new devices with changing prices, bigger iPhones, and the (non-)death of Nokia, we take a look back at highlights from this week's top tech news on Neowin. Read more...

Windows 9: Storage Sense is coming too

Brad Sams — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:57:09 +0000

During the past two days, we have seen new images of Windows 9 and learned about many new features - one of which is called 'Storage Sense', and which can currently be found on Windows Phone 8.1. Read more...

Windows 9: Virtual desktops get a video tour

Brad Sams — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:16:25 +0000

A new video showing off the virtual desktops for Windows 9 has been posted and it shows exactly how you will be able to make use of Microsoft's latest productivity features. Read more...

Windows 9 leak shows how to make the Start menu look like Windows 7

Brad Sams — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 13:56:39 +0000

In a new video of the Start menu, by removing all of the live tiles, you can make the Start menu function like its counterpart from Windows 7 for those who prefer not to have to deal with Modern apps. Read more...

Windows 9: More about virtual desktops and that pesky Charms bar

Brad Sams — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:38:01 +0000

In the latest build of Windows Threshold, the virtual desktop feature is being polished up and the Charms bar has apparently come back from the dead to maybe live again. Read more...

Windows Threshold Technical Preview: It's all about feedback, feedback, feedback

Brad Sams — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:05:35 +0000

Microsoft is gearing up for the release of its Windows Threshold Technical Preview and a key component will be feedback from users who are trying out the OS ahead of its final release next year. Read more...

Windows Threshold: Say hello to the notification center

Brad Sams — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:13:41 +0000

Windows Threshold will include a notification center that will be a familiar and yet new experience for the desktop OS, and now we are learning more details about how it works. Read more...

Microsoft teases 'big things' for Windows at IFA conference this week

Anthony Tosie — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 17:38:39 +0000

Microsoft is teasing "big things" for the "world of Windows" at this week's IFA conference in Berlin, but it seems unlikely the reference is to the company's next Windows operating system refresh. Read more...

Windows Threshold: The dynamics of having no Charms bar

Brad Sams — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:38:01 +0000

Over the past few weeks, we have been bringing you quite a bit of info about the next version of Windows, and with more details come a few more questions about the usability. Read more...

Windows Threshold: Partners get access to the builds

Brad Sams — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:08:01 +0000

As the rumored launch date for the public preview approaches, Microsoft has started sending out builds of the upcoming version of Windows to its top partners around the world. Read more...

Windows 9 teased by Microsoft China; confirms name in the process

Steven Parker — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:42:23 +0000

Microsoft China posted up an image teasing Windows 9 earlier today before quickly removing the post, and confirmed its name and other bits in the process, asking "will the Start menu make a return?" Read more...

Windows Threshold: ARM preview and future releases

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:52:01 +0000

We already knew about the upcoming technical preview of Windows Threshold but now we find out about a preview for the ARM version, including Windows Phone, and future updates to the Windows platform. Read more...

Windows Threshold 'Technical Preview for Enterprise': Here's what to expect

Brad Sams — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:06:07 +0000

Microsoft is expected to release a preview of Windows Threshold next month and the details around its release are starting to become a bit more clear as the launch window quickly approaches. Read more...