Microsoft's 1 crore challenge to IT professionals

Microsoft introduces well to the world. Three Microsoft products are already used by every 5 in the world. The windows 7 operating system did not impress any os following. Windows 7 was followed by Windows 8, 8.1, and 10. Windows 8, 8.1 does not go as far as the population is concerned.

Within a short time, Windows 10 was brought into the market. Microsoft poses a big challenge to IT professionals. Microsoft's Windows-10 operating system software has been identified and reported in advance by its official blog to pay a $ 2,50,000 US dollars.
Microsoft is not the first to offer such a offer, but has also offered many times in the past. This offer also has a deadline. As of November 13, their software is to be found in Windows 10.

Microsoft's Surface Studio: A desktop creation station with a magic dial (hands-on)

With last year's Surface Pro 4, Microsoft's vision of a tablet that could replace your laptop finally came together. Now, it's setting its sights on your desktop.

                                         

 The $2,999 Surface Studio, unveiled in New York today, is a desktop PC aimed squarely at artists and designers in need of high-end horsepower and a pixel-perfect display. Just 13 mm thick, Microsoft calls the Surface Studio's 3:2 ratio display the thinnest LCD computer monitor ever built -- and one that boasts 13.5 million pixels on its 28-inch touchscreen (compared to 8.3 million pixels on a 4K screen).

With a "zero-gravity hinge," the monitor is designed to fold down to a 20-degree angle on your desk -- similar to a drafting table -- and optimized to take full advantage of the new "Creators Update" to Windows 10 which brings, among other things, a new 3D update for Microsoft Paint.

The display also features "TrueScale," which is aimed at offering designers a real-size, "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" view of their images and creations.

We've seen tabletop creation stations before, but Microsoft hopes to set the Surface Studio apart with a haptic accessory called the Surface Dial. Like a magic metallic hockey puck, the touch-friendly dial is designed to sit beside your keyboard for fine contextual controls in whatever program you're using. You can even put it directly on the screen to create your own rotary selector dial.

Of course, you'll need to shell out an additional $100 for that Surface Dial -- unlike the mouse and keyboard, it's sold separately. In addition to the Surface Studio, it'll work with the Surface Book and the Surface Pro 4.

The Surface Studio packs a sixth-gen Intel i5/i7 Core processor, a 4GB Nvidia GeForce GPU, up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB hard drive. Along with a single dedicated power cable, ports include four USB 3.0 jacks, a Mini DisplayPort, an SD card slot and an Ethernet port.

Hands-on impressions

There are a lot of all-in-ones already. But even so, the Surface Studio looks really nice. Its lines, and its chrome arms, give it a look like an industrial iMac.

But what makes the Surface Studio different is its folding-down action, and its wild accessory, the Surface Dial. In a reclined tablet mode, the Dial is a metal wheel that attaches to the Surface Studio display and becomes an interactive art tool, picking colors or adjusting elements on the fly. It's also a tabletop tool.

The new Surface Pen also seems refined, aiming for an even more pen and ink feel than the last Surface Pro 4.

Really, though, this is all about the Surface Dial, a wild new idea that instantly excited people from its on-stage demos. The metal dial can be an on-screen tool as much as a desktop one, and looks like the other-hand tool designed to work alongside the Pen in everyday Surface creative use.

And using Surface Dial? Well, it's a haptic-feedback wheel. Not all apps will be a perfect fit. I tried it, and its gentle buzzes felt less tap-tap-tappy than an Apple Watch: think more like an Xbox One controller. Its sticky base attaches to the angled Surface Studio display, but I kept worrying it would fall off.

Preorders for delivery by the end of the year start today, and Microsoft says quantities are limited. UK and Australian details were not announced, but $2,999 converts to around £2,450 or AU$3,915. The Dial's $100 price is roughly £80 or AU$130.

Microsoft announces Creators Update, next major revision of Windows 10

Microsoft has today announced the next major update to Windows 10 at its hardware event in New York City. Originally code named Red stone 2, the update will be called "Creators Update" when it launches to the public early next year. The update will feature a number of features and improvements over the Anniversary Update, with a big focus being on creating content as the name suggests.

The update will be rolling out to all Windows 10 users for free in the early part of next year. Much like the Anniversary Update, we expect this update to rollout in waves, being that it is one of the few "major" updates scheduled for 2017. The update will be available for Windows 10 PC's, tablets, HoloLens and more.

With the Creators Update, Microsoft has rebuilt the Paint app, bringing it to the Universal Windows Platform with pen support, and new features such as 3D support for devices like HoloLens. There's a lot going on for Windows 10 in the coming months, and Insiders will get first dibs trying out new features over the next few weeks.

The Creators Update will also feature other improvements, not all related to creators, that will be a natural evolution and improvement over the previous versions of Windows. We'll have more details on these features as the show up. In the meantime, let us know what you think of the name in the comments below!

Get Pokemon Go for windows

How do you get Pokémon Go on Windows 10 mobile? With the PoGo-UWP Universal Windows Platform client!

Up until now, Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile users have been shut out of the fun, with very little information on whether or not we'll ever get an official app, like Pokémon Go on iPhoneenjoys. Thankfully, ST-Apps has managed to port Pokemon Go to UWP (via Reddit), running it as an open source project on Github. This is an early beta test version, so it's missing a lot of Pokemon Go's best features including the game's augmented reality features and 3D models.

Still, if you want to help test the app and contribute to development, you'll need to follow some simple, but advanced steps to get it running on your phone, as it's not available in the Windows 10 Store. All you need is a PC and Windows 10 Mobile connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Here's what you need to know.

1. Create a Pokémon Trainer Club account. You can do that right over here on the official website.
2. Login via the official Android or iOS client. You can also use Bluestacks, an Android emulator for Windows.
3. Select a starting Pokémon. I expect Daniel Rubino would recommend Squirtle.
4. Log out from the official app by tapping on the Pokeball icon and going to settings. If you're on Bluestacks without a GPS signal, close the app by pressing the 'X' icon on the app tab.
5. Download these Github files to a PC connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Windows 10 Mobile: #1 - #2 - #3. Place them in the same folder.
6. Enable Device Portal on your Windows 10 Mobile. Go to Settings and search "For developers". Enable Developer mode, Device discovery, and Device Portal. Make sure it's connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PC.

• At the bottom of the Device Portal settings, you will see an IP address. Navigate to this IP address on the PC containing the Github files.
• Click on the Apps section on the Device Portal in your PC browser.
• Add the file "PokemonGo-UWP_1.0.3.0_ARM_Debug.appx" under Install App, then Add package.
• Add the two other files as dependencies. The browser window should look something like the screenshot below.

• Click on Go beneath Deploy. Wait until the app is installed on your phone.
• Launch PoGo-UWP on your phone, login with the account you set up earlier, and enjoy!

Note: Since PoGo-UWP is an open-source beta test, expect bugs, crashes, and other issues. You might want to check back on Github in the coming weeks for updates. You can follow the list of known issues right here. We'll also be following the app's development intently, so stay tuned to Windows Central and we'll let you know when there's a new update.

While this solution isn't as ideal as an official app from Niantic, it once again shows how impressive the Windows developer community can be when it comes to bringing us apps and services the platform has historically lacked.

Let us know in the comments if you plan to use this method! I'll also stick around to answer any questions you may have.

Source :Windows Central 

How to update software

                                       

Your phone notifies you when an update is available for you. You can also check for updates by going to Settings > Phone Update and tapping Check for updates. You can install the update immediately, or postpone the update to a more convenient time. See below instructions how to prepare your phone and more detailed installation instructions.
We're working to make Windows 10 Upgrade available to eligible Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1. In order to prepare your phone for Windows 10, you will need to have Lumia Denim (OS version 8.10.14219.341, or higher) installed.  You can use the Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor app to check the Windows 10 Upgrade eligibility for your phone and to clear up space for the installation. If your phone is eligible, you will see Enable Windows 10 Upgrade option in the app, which you need select to receive the Upgrade.

• To see your current firmware and OS versions, go to Settings > about > more information.

• To see your current software release, go to Settings > extras + info.

Before installationCharge your phone. Before starting the update, connect to a charger or make sure your phone has enough battery power (at least 50%).
Be online. Your phone supports wireless Over the Air (OTA) updates and there is no need for cables or a computer; you can simply download and install the update using your phone.

• Use a Wi-Fi network to download the update and avoid mobile data transmission costs.

• Offline update is not possible.

Enable backups. Make sure your settings, apps, photos, and text messages remain safe and sound.

• The backup process is automatic, and it can be found under Settings > backup.

• On this screen you will find separate options for backing up you apps+settings, text messages and photos+videos

Make some room. Great stuff comes in big packages! Before starting a software update, we recommend that you make enough space on your phone.

• You may need to have up to 1.5GB free phone memory to ensure that the software update goes smoothly.

• If you don’t have enough free space in your phone memory, you may be able to update the phone using a memory card. This is available for some of the phones running Lumia Denim (OS version 8.10.14219.341, or newer). 

• To check the available free space, go to Settings > storage sense. You can find more detailed instructions on how to clear up space on your phone from the Software update FAQs-section.

Check the Windows 10 Upgrade availability. Download the Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor app from the Windows Store to check the upgrade eligibility for your phone. This app will also help to clear up space for the installation. If your phone is eligible, you will see Enable Windows 10 Upgrade option in the app, which you need select to receive the Windows 10 Upgrade.
2. Steps during installationTo view and to install the updates, tap the notification message, and follow the instructions shown on your phone. You can also check for updates by going to Settings > phone update and tapping Check for updates.  You can install the update immediately, or postpone the update to a more convenient time.

• The update should take around 15-30 minutes, but a major update could take up to 2 hours to complete depending on your phone model and the number of apps you’ve got installed.

• You are not able to use your phone during the update installation.

• Follow all the update prompts, and do not worry if your phone restarts several times during the process, that is completely normal.

• You can also schedule to install downloaded software updates later from Settings > Phone Update > Preferred install time.This is available on phones running Lumia Denim (OS version 8.10.14219.341, or newer).

3. After installationMake sure you have the latest apps. After your phone is upgraded to Windows 10, additional app updates from the Store could be needed to fully enable new features and improvements for your phone. If allowed by your settings, app updates should happen automatically when your phone is connected to a charger and Wi-Fi.

• To check for app updates, go to Store > Menu > Downloads and updates and tap Check for updates. After the update check is complete, tap Update all.

• To enable automatic app updates, go to Store > Menu > Settings > App updates > Update apps automatically when I'm on Wi-Fi and tap On.

Keep your phone updated. Windows 10 is updated continuously, so make sure you follow all the update notifications that appear on your phone.  By keeping your phone updated with the latest software you can get fresh new features and improvements, and resolve many issues.

Microsoft Changes Windows 10 'Free Upgrade' Rules

Last week Microsoft warned that free Windows 10 upgrades will soon end – but fear not! Microsoft has now posted a new update revealing a rule change which will allow some users to enjoy free upgrades forever…
                                      

Taking to its Microsoft Developer blog, Senior Program Manager Daniel Hubbell explained:

“As you may have heard, the free Windows 10 upgrade offer for customers running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 is set to end on July 29, but we want to clarify that that deadline will *not* apply to customers who use assistive technologies. We are continuing to deliver on our previously-shared vision for accessibility for Windows 10 and we are committed to ensuring that users of assistive technologies have the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10 for free as we do so.”

What are ‘assistive technologies’? Typically features which aid users with physical disabilities like poor eyesight or limited mobility. That said the official Microsoft Accessibility page for Windows 10 is wide ranging and lists assistive technologies that many people will use as a matter of course:

• Use Magnifier to see items on the screen
• Use text or visual alternative to sounds
• Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type
• Using Keyboard shortcuts
• Hear text read aloud with Narrator
• Make your PC easier to use with Ease of Access Settings
• Use Speech Recognition to control your PC
As such there is some confusion around exactly how liberal Microsoft will be in applying this new free upgrade rule. In this regard Hubbell only offers the following: “Stay tuned for more details on how you can take advantage of the free offer.”
I have been in touch with Microsoft’s press team to push for more information but met a similar response with a spokesperson stating: “We will provide more details on how customers can take advantage of this deadline exception in the coming weeks.”
So could there be a potential loophole here for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users who want to hold off upgrading? Perhaps, but right now it’s a tease.
Furthermore I’d suggest you draw two simpler conclusions:
Firstly, it’s actually nice of Microsoft to make Windows 10 free forever for those requiring assistive technologies. Secondly, I’d suggest a simpler route to getting Windows 10 free: upgrade now then rollback. Upgrading registers Windows 10 to your PC so you can then return to it at any time without being charged.  
That said with just 10 weeks to go until the Windows 10 free upgrade deadline a lot still remains unknown. Interesting times are ahead.