Archives Tag: Microsoft
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
Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Its Windows 10 Mobile OS
April 19, 2022
Since its acquisition of Nokia mobile devices in 2014, Microsoft has only managed to stay afloat in the mobile OS game. Windows mobile and its line of devices didn’t appeal so much to the majority of smartphone users out there, not while Google and Apple dominated the market with their mobile Operating systems – Android … Continue reading Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Its Windows 10 Mobile OS
MS Paint Is Here to Stay
April 19, 2022
After fans on social media decried the potential death of MS Paint (Microsoft Paint), Microsoft has released a blog post to clarify that they would not be completely removing the app. It would be made available only via Windows store for free. This is as a result of the list released by Microsoft, U.S technology … Continue reading MS Paint Is Here to Stay
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MainOne Launches Microsoft O365 ‘Pay in Naira’ for Forward Thinking Businesses
April 19, 2022
MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data center solutions provider, in partnership with Microsoft, has recently launched Office 365 ‘Pay in Naira’ service, a completely flexible and scalable cloud-based productivity tool for forward thinking businesses. This solution allows businesses stay connected to customers, business partners and employees anywhere, anytime and on any device. The Microsoft … Continue reading MainOne Launches Microsoft O365 ‘Pay in Naira’ for Forward Thinking Businesses
Microsoft Launches a New OS- Windows 10S
April 19, 2022
Microsoft unveiled a new operating system on the 2nd of May 2017, the Windows 10S. Windows 10S is an upgrade of Windows 10 but more secure. This new OS comes with the essential Windows Office apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint pre-installed in it. Microsoft restricts Windows 10S devices to Windows Store apps, meaning one … Continue reading Microsoft Launches a New OS- Windows 10S
Chris Kwekowe- The 23 Year Old Entrepreneur Who Turned Down A Job Offer from Microsoft To Build His Startup
April 19, 2022
In August 2016, Chris Kwekowe was one of a number of young African innovators who had the chance to meet with Bill Gates. It was a TV interview, and Kwekowe had the stage to let the world into what made him such a remarkable person- notable enough to have a seat next to the world’s … Continue reading Chris Kwekowe- The 23 Year Old Entrepreneur Who Turned Down A Job Offer from Microsoft To Build His Startup
Apple and Microsoft Go Head-On in This Week’s Announcements
April 19, 2022
It’s been a rather eventful week with Microsoft and Apple announcing new devices back to back. Much anticipation has been built over the next MacBook and its new design, and Microsoft is bringing us closer to a 3D future with its new line of products and devices. At the October 26 Surface event, Microsoft made … Continue reading Apple and Microsoft Go Head-On in This Week’s Announcements
Microsoft to Partner with Co-Creation Hub for #WINsiders4Good Nigerian Fellowship
April 19, 2022
Microsoft recently kicked off a new programme called #WINsiders4Good geared towards bringing Windows insiders in a particular community together to share their passion for technology and creativity, and to build great products that will positively impact their local environment. The initiative will support products and services that address a wide range of issues, including homelessness, … Continue reading Microsoft to Partner with Co-Creation Hub for #WINsiders4Good Nigerian Fellowship
Introducing ‘Everyone Can Code’ By Apple
April 19, 2022
‘Everyone Can Code’ is a new coding program announced by Apple at the keynote event on Wednesday, 7th of September, 2016. The program is designed for people who want to learn how to code using Apple’s homegrown programming language – Swift. The program is part of Apple’s efforts towards the achievement of the ConnectED initiative … Continue reading Introducing ‘Everyone Can Code’ By Apple
Microsoft Organises “Hack the Classroom” Online Live Event on 24th September 2016
April 19, 2022
The world is evolving rapidly with technological advances in different areas and the education sector is not left out. There are new technologies been launched frequently, the question then is how do you integrate these technologies into the classroom. Microsoft has put together an online event to educate teachers on how to incorporate new technologies … Continue reading Microsoft Organises “Hack the Classroom” Online Live Event on 24th September 2016
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Nigeria’s Team Humane To Compete In Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals
April 19, 2022
Some students from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, will be flying Nigeria’s flag at the finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup. They will be joining representatives of other countries to slug it out for a prize of $50,000 and a chance to meet Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella. The students, who emerged from the latest … Continue reading Nigeria’s Team Humane To Compete In Microsoft Imagine Cup Finals
LinkedIn to Be Bought By Microsoft for $26.6 Billion
April 19, 2022
Software giant, Microsoft, is making a foray into the world of social networking services. This happens as they have announced plans to acquire the giant social network platform for professionals, LinkedIn. With about 433 million users, it is being acquired for $26.6 billion, and both boards have agreed to this transaction. LinkedIn is the world’s … Continue reading LinkedIn to Be Bought By Microsoft for $26.6 Billion
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Microsoft Windows 10: No Longer Free After July 29th
April 19, 2022
Since its release, Microsoft Windows 10 has been given out free to anyone who wished to upgrade. For those who haven’t upgraded and would wish to, time is running out. According to Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft’s Windows and Device Group: “The free upgrade offer to Windows 10 was a first for Microsoft, … Continue reading Microsoft Windows 10: No Longer Free After July 29th
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Work Smarter and Faster With Windows Continuum
April 19, 2022
Microsoft announced Continuum for its Windows phone devices at Build Conference last year, and it was launched alongside Windows 10 and the Lumia 950/950XL duo this year. Continuum allows your phone to have PC-like capabilities. By connecting your Windows phone to a larger screen (a monitor or a TV), you get Microsoft’s traditional desktop experience … Continue reading Work Smarter and Faster With Windows Continuum
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Windows 10 Mobile Now Seeding to Old Windows Phone Devices
April 19, 2022
Since the announcement of Windows 10 on January 21, 2015, we’ve seen several preview builds of the Windows 10 mobile OS. But Microsoft has finally outed the official version of its Windows 10 OS for its mobile platform. This update will affect the Lumia phones running windows phone 8.0 or windows phone 8.1. The update … Continue reading Windows 10 Mobile Now Seeding to Old Windows Phone Devices
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