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The review is in response to an advisory shareholder resolution that was passed during the 2021 annual shareholders meeting, after concerns were raised about the company’s culture that resulted in dozens of claims being made about alleged incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination, including against company founder Bill Gates. “Our culture remains our number one priority and the entire board appreciates the critical importance of a safe and inclusive environment for all Microsoft employees,” Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said....

There is a Microsoft Store icon on the taskbar by default—just a click opens it up. However, if the Microsoft Store isn’t working on Windows 11 when you click it, or if it crashes or doesn’t open, you’ll need to investigate further. If you’re having a problem with the Microsoft Store, you can fix it by trying one of the troubleshooting steps below. Restart Your PC There are several reasons why the Microsoft Store might stop working on your Windows 11 PC....

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19582 Today’s release contains Eye Control improvements that allow users to interact with the OS with their eyes. This build is adding Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip phones with new features for the Your Phone app. In addition, it is adding the ability to copy and paste text and images between devices. And it now supports Rich Communication Service (RCS). Here is a list of general changes and improvements in this latest preview build:...

Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17650 Microsoft continues to revamp the overall UI of the OS with its FLuent Design and in this build, we get to see the new look of Windows Defender Security Center. In today’s post, Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar and Brandon LeBlanc note: “You’ll also notice we’ve adjusted the spacing and padding around the app and will now dynamically size the categories on the main page if more room is needed for extra info....

Microsoft has announced a variety of changes to its Microsoft Teams application today, including integration with Apple CarPlay. Microsoft Teams is also adding new options for recording meetings, transferring calls, and more. As The Verge reports, CarPlay integration will allow Microsoft Teams users to initiate and answer calls using the head unit in their car. You’ll also be able to use Siri to initiate calls hands-free with CarPlay. In early 2021, Microsoft Teams will add support for transferring calls between mobile and desktop devices....

The latest case comes from its own well-known web browser, yes, I am not talking about the Internet Explorer, as I am talking about the well-known browser, Microsoft Edge, which seems to be about to be imposed on users trying to install Chrome or Firefox. With build 1809 of the Insiders program of Windows 10, the tech giant Microsoft seems to have decided that Edge is the browser to be used....

Minecraft Phantoms do not serve many purposes of their own. However, it can be added to other potions or to repair the rare Elytra wings. You will get a phantom membrane as a gift after killing a Minecraft Phantom. The phantom membrane is a portion of Minecraft Phantom’s Skin. Now, how you can get Minecraft Phantom membrane? If you are looking for an answer to this question then you are in the right place....

The Netflix documentary Miss Americana explores the career of Taylor Swift. Directed by Lana Wilson, the film shows the musician discussing her formative years not only in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, but also in the public eye while becoming a a pop culture icon. Despite a brisk 85-minute runtime, Miss Americana includes numerous candid revelations from Swift. Structurally, Miss Americana follows Swift during the last several years of her career. The documentary provides insight into the musician’s creative process, and how she collaborates with others while writing new songs....

Windows 10 20H1 Preview Build 18965 This build is starting to offer more control over restarting apps at sign-in. Microsoft writes: “Windows now puts you in control with a new app restart setting. When turned on, Windows automatically saves your restartable apps when signing out, restarting, or shutting down Windows, and restarts them next time you sign in.” The feature is turned off by default, but you can turn it on in Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options....

ABC’s Modern Family is a rare sitcom where there’s no dead weight in the cast. There’s something to love about every character, and they each have their fair share of brilliant storylines. But as with any show, some characters are funnier than others. Mitchell’s “hugsband,” Cameron Tucker, is high in that ranking. Played hilariously over-the-top by Eric Stonestreet, Cam might even be the show’s M.V.P.. Cam always takes things too far, he’s riddled with insecurities, and he loves to create drama....

It’s a simple process that has helped millions of travelers experience a city’s sights and sounds. But there is a bit of a catch. Until you get in the car or a driver accepts the trip, you are the only person who knows where you are going. Read on to see why this can leave you in a sticky situation and what you can do about it. Here’s the backstory Uber drivers don’t know the destination of a requested ride until they accept the trip....

They do it because manufacturers are great at marketing the benefits of new devices. Tap or click here for details on Apple’s latest and greatest gadgets that are on the way. The good news is they also release lower-end phones around the same time, which could save you money. It comes down to prioritizing features and what you’re willing to pay for them. If you’re unsure how to break it down, that’s okay....

While these can sometimes include new features and graphical overhauls, it generally plugs security vulnerabilities and flaws that hackers can exploit. September is essential if you have a Windows-based computer, as Microsoft patched 63 flaws with its latest release. Read on to see what the various patches fix and how you can install them on your computer. Here’s the backstory Microsoft’s contribution to September’s Patch Tuesday fixes 63 flaws, two of which are zero-days, while hackers are exploiting another....

It’s also notable that this build removes the preview build watermark from the lower-right corner of the screen. While there is still some finishing and more tweaks, this indicates it is getting closer to the finalized version. Here’s a look at what’s new. Windows 10 20H1 Preview Build 19030 Here is the list of changes, fixes, and overall system improvements included in today’s build: The build watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop is no longer present in this build....

Mitchell Pritchett is part of the crazy gang over on Modern Family. As the husband to Cameron, father to Lily, son to Jay, and brother to Claire, Mitchell is a large part of this family that we’ve all come to know and love. As a lawyer, Mitchell takes his job very seriously and we see him struggle with what kind of law he wants to stick with throughout the show’s 11 seasons....

Here’s how Microsoft officials explained how Viva Sales works: “As sellers are working, they can tag customers in Outlook, Teams or Office applications like Excel, and Viva Sales will automatically capture it as a customer record, layered with all relevant data about the customer. Being able to automatically capture this level of customer engagement data was not available previously. This data can easily be shared with team members while collaborating in Office and Teams without retyping or looking it up in a CRM....

Each of us must do our part to be mindful of others and keep safety paramount as the world feels the effects of the coronavirus. Apple is facing its own unique challenges during this time, and your next visit to an Apple Store might be a little different. There are a few simple tips you can follow to make your experience better and pass the empathy on to store team members....

MinIO founders, however, were not most people – so they took that bet. Coming from a background of distributed file systems, storage, and open source, Anand Babu Periasamy, Garima Kapoor and Harshavardhana invested in creating open source cloud storage software to address the demands of unstructured data growth in the cloud. Today, MinIO Inc., creators of the MinIO multi-cloud object storage suite, announced that it has raised $103 million in Series B funding at a $1 billion valuation....

Microsoft is admitting smartphone defeat and is now officially urging any remaining Windows 10 Mobile users to switch to an iOS or Android device instead. In an End of Support document spotted by Thurrott, Microsoft notifies users that Windows 10 Mobile will cease to receive new security updates after December 10, 2019. The company is further acknowledging its AI Cortana is no longer in head-to-head competition with Alexa and Google’s Assistant, rather looking to integrate with the popular platforms rather than fight against them....

Moga, the company behind one of the first Made-for-iPhone game controllers, today announced that it will soon unveil its next controller for iOS devices. It also sent over the image above that gives us some clues about what to expect. Unlike the Moga Ace Power controller that we reviewed back in December, the new controller appears to utilize Apple’s non-form fitting controller design which essentially makes it closer to a standard Bluetooth controller....