Archives Tag: Microsoft
Microsoft Will End Windows 7 Support by Early 2020
April 19, 2022
The Redmond Software giant, Microsoft, has announced that its support for Windows 7 will end after January 14, 2020. In essence, Windows 7 users will no longer receive updates or security fixes after the said date. “All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7.” Windows 7 has been applauded as the best … Continue reading Microsoft Will End Windows 7 Support by Early 2020
5 Microsoft Office Alternatives
April 19, 2022
FreeOffice This office suite, developed by SoftMaker, is easily one of the best free alternatives to Microsoft Office. Because it is fully compatible with all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint formats, you can both view and save files in formats including DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, and PPT. It has a user interface very similar to … Continue reading 5 Microsoft Office Alternatives
GitHub Now Offers Unlimited Free Private Repositories
April 19, 2022
GitHub – the developer’s company, home to over 85 million code repositories used by some 28 million developers worldwide, has announced two new features for its code hosting platform: Unlimited free private repositories and changes to its Enterprise offering. Microsoft acquired the company late last year for $7.5 billion. Ever since the merger was concluded, … Continue reading GitHub Now Offers Unlimited Free Private Repositories
Windows 10 October Update Now Available
April 19, 2022
Microsoft is finally seeding its October update to Windows users. The Windows Engineering team and Windows Insiders have been hard at work testing and preparing the update for its release. The October 2018 update is the sixth major update to come to the OS. It is preceded by the November Update, Anniversary Update, Creators Update, … Continue reading Windows 10 October Update Now Available
Microsoft Launches New Surface Devices for 2018
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has released the new Surface devices for 2018. There’s an updated Surface Pro 6, a new Surface laptop 2, the all-in-one Surface Studio 2, and surprisingly, a new pair of Microsoft noise-cancelling headphones. Microsoft ventured into the premium hardware market just a few years back and they’ve grown rapidly in terms of the quality … Continue reading Microsoft Launches New Surface Devices for 2018
Did You Know? Windows 1.0 was the First Version of Windows with a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has been in the desktop OS game for more than 3 decades. The software giant’s proprietary operating system, Windows, was launched in 1985 by Microsoft to provide a more intuitive interface for PC users to interact with the computer. Windows 1.0 was released in November 1985 and was the first version of the 33-year-old operating … Continue reading Did You Know? Windows 1.0 was the First Version of Windows with a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Top 5 Smartphones Under ₦60,000
April 19, 2022
Good performance, durable design, nice battery and camera, are few of the perks of getting a smartphone around the 60k mark. Thanks to some pretty good mid-level smartphones and OEMs that market cheap devices, one can now cop a premium looking phone for a not-so-high price. So, if you are on the lookout for good smartphones, … Continue reading Top 5 Smartphones Under ₦60,000
Did You Know? 14 Cool Technology Facts
April 19, 2022
The evolution of the human race goes pari-passu with the evolution of technology. Literally every year, the tech space is bombarded with new cool and innovative products and ideas. To keep up with the relentless march of technology, here are some quick cool facts to know: The number of emails sent per day in 2017 … Continue reading Did You Know? 14 Cool Technology Facts
Infinix Launches Hot S3X Smartphone with Notched Display
April 19, 2022
Infinix is on a roll with its iterative product releases this year, with the Infinix Note 5, Hot 6 and Smart 2 phones already making waves. The company has steadily delivered decent spec phones at decent prices. And only recently, the Infinix Hot S3X was launched as the upgrade to last year’s Infinix Hot S3. … Continue reading Infinix Launches Hot S3X Smartphone with Notched Display
Apple Inc. Surpasses $1trillion Market Valuation
April 19, 2022
Apple Inc. has held the prestigious position of being the most valuable company in the world for some years now. On Thursday, the Cupertino giant made history by becoming the first publicly traded US Company to be valued at more than $1 trillion. Its shares reached a record high of $207.39 and have been travelling … Continue reading Apple Inc. Surpasses $1trillion Market Valuation
Microsoft Launches Affordable Surface Go Device
April 19, 2022
The Surface Go Microsoft has recently launched the latest addition to its Surface line of computers – The Surface Go. The new device is a smaller and cheaper version of the successful Surface Pro tablet. Although being less powerful than the Surface Pro, the Surface Go still maintains the same premium build and design seen … Continue reading Microsoft Launches Affordable Surface Go Device
Top 5 Laptop Brands In 2018
April 19, 2022
Buying a new laptop can a bit tasking when you consider the different brands to choose from. The variety should make it easier but the real challenge is knowing what manufacturer is going to offer you a premium and value for money. When looking for a new laptop, you want a machine that won’t need … Continue reading Top 5 Laptop Brands In 2018
Microsoft Set to Acquire GitHub for $7.5 Billion
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has officially announced its intentions to acquire GitHub, the world’s leading software development platform where more than 28 million developers learn, share and collaborate to create amazing products. According to Microsoft, this move is focused on empowering developers with proper tools to help them achieve more, accelerate enterprise use of GitHub, and bring Microsoft’s … Continue reading Microsoft Set to Acquire GitHub for $7.5 Billion
Windows 10 Finally Overtakes Windows 7 In Market Share
April 19, 2022
Ever since Microsoft launched Windows 10 in July 2015, they’ve waited for the time when it’ll gain more market share than the people’s all-time favourite – Windows 7. Apparently, that time is February 2018. According to the web analytics company StatCounter, Windows 10 has finally surpassed Windows 7 in global market share; Windows 10 now … Continue reading Windows 10 Finally Overtakes Windows 7 In Market Share
Still Using Windows 7/8 On Your Pc, Here’s Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 10
April 19, 2022
A handful of PC users still have mixed feelings when it comes to upgrading their computers to Windows 10. And this may have been due to the poor impression Windows 8/8.1 left on Windows users. According to netmarketshare, more than 46% of active PCs in the world still run Windows 7, while Windows 8 bows … Continue reading Still Using Windows 7/8 On Your Pc, Here’s Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 10
