Microsoft’s new Azure Percept Developer Kit aims to make computer vision cheaper and easier, bringing AI to more businesses.
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Slack Now Lets You DM Anyone. So Long, Work-Life Balance
Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.
Missed the meeting? This new Microsoft Teams feature has you covered
Microsoft Teams now features live transcription with speaker attribution, so even if you miss a meeting, you’ll still be able to stay informed.
How to do more advanced averaging in Excel
Averaging values in an Excel sheet is easy. But perhaps you want to ignore zeros or include multiple sheets. Knowing how each averaging function works is the key to choosing the right one.
How to flush the DNS cache to improve network performance in Windows 10
The Windows 10 DNS cache can get cluttered with useless information over time. Flushing the cache could improve your performance. Here are also some bonus commands to do while you’re there.
Microsoft: Remote work is exhausting and we need to take action now
The first annual Microsoft Work Trend Index should be a wake-up call for bosses and software developers alike to improve employee experiences as offices reopen.
A Homecoming Queen Was Arrested for Alleged Vote Hacking

Plus: A mysterious zero-day spree, a high-profile hacker indictment, and more of the week’s top security news.
Gazelle’s New Ebike Is One of the Best Rides I’ve Ever Tried
The company’s step-through electric bike has wide tires, a Bosch motor, and a variable shifter to take you anywhere without hassle.
A new Windows is coming this year. What does it mean for you?
From Windows 10X to Project Reunion, here’s how Microsoft is building the next generation of Windows.
This Microsoft database technology could help you bring your cloud services together
The same system that lets developers back up Cosmos DB databases now also enables real-time analytics on live operational data, creating a blueprint for making it easier to integrate different cloud services.