Microsoft is starting to define a development philosophy for its Power Platform, and delivering the tools needed to back it up.
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Excel on the web: Microsoft closes the gap on the desktop version
If you haven’t tried Excel on the web in a while, you might be surprised by how many of your demanding spreadsheets will now run on any device with a browser.
US Takedown of Iranian Media Sites Extends a Thorny Precedent

Free speech advocates raised concerns after the Justice Department seized more than 30 domains this week.
The Most Important Things Microsoft Announced Today
After leaks and rumors, we got our first look today at Windows 11 and the future of Windows as a platform. Here’s what you have to look forward to this fall.
The Biggest Windows 11 News Is an App Store Overhaul
By playing nice with Android and letting developers use their own payments system, Microsoft has fashioned itself as the anti-Apple for developers.
A Well-Meaning Feature Leaves Millions of Dell PCs Vulnerable

Flaws in a firmware security tool affect as many as 30 million desktops, laptops, and tablets.
As the Nation Reopens, Americans Are on the Road Again
With Covid-19 travel restrictions relaxing, citizens are boarding planes, trains, busses, and rideshares in increasing numbers. This week, we look at how that’s going.
Apple Says It’s Time to Digitize Your ID, Ready or Not

Digital driver’s licenses have had a slow start in the US so far, but iOS 15 Wallet will give the nascent technology a serious push.
Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop: A cheat sheet
Cloud-based DaaS offers several advantages to a remote workforce. This guide to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop) assesses the platform and what it can offer.
