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Microsoft to roll out major improvements to file sharing in Office 365

The changes will help Office 365 users more easily share files with other people, modify permissions and see who’s accessing their shared files.
Microsoft touts biggest change to Outlook since 1997 with shared calendar improvements

The latest version of Outlook for Windows beefs up the speed and reliability of changes made to shared calendars.
Microsoft announces the official end of Internet Explorer

We now have an official date for the death of IE on (most) versions of Windows 10, and its formal replacement by Microsoft’s Chromium-based browser, Edge.
What’s Google Floc? And How Does It Affect Your Privacy?


There’s a battle raging over how advertisers can target us on the web—or whether they should be able to target us at all.
The Galaxy Far, Far Away and Motherhood

Star Wars and moms. I don’t think there’s a more personal subject for me in Star Wars. My mom bought me my first Star Wars toy (a Princess Leia action figure). Decades later she walked into a Taco Bell and asked the cashier, “What do I have to buy to get the Boba Fett toy?” […]
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After Injuries and a Child Death

A 6-year-old died after being pulled under the Tread+. It’s unclear what the next move will be for the connected-fitness-equipment maker.
Facebook announces new Workplace features to boost employee experiences

The enhancements include third-party integrations to sync events and calendars, live Q&A experiences and capabilities focused on supporting diversity and inclusion.
Microsoft dumps Calibri for one of these newfangled typefaces

A bold new default font era is set to begin. The company has commissioned five custom fonts and encouraged those so inclined to pick their favorite.
Signal’s Founder Hacked a Notorious Phone-Cracking Device


Plus: App Store scams, an anti-surveillance bill, and more of the week’s top security news.