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22 May 2013

Cloud

Xbox One Internals: What Are Azure And Hyper-V Really Doing In There?

Today’s announcement of the Xbox One has seen a decidedly mixed reaction, but also offered hints at the key roles some of Microsoft’s more enterprise technologies will play on the console/entertainment device/potential doorstop. Here’s what we know so far.

Entertainment

Xbox One Launch Post-Mortem: The Good And The Bad

In the wee hours of the Australian morning, Microsoft finally unveiled its next Xbox to the world. Dubbed the Xbox One, the new machine is set to compete against other next-generation consoles like the Sony Playstation 4 and Nintendo Wii U. Here’s everything you need to know from the launch event; both the good and the bad…

Productivity

Easily Check Word Formatting With This Keyboard Shortcut

Like the look of some formatting in Word but aren’t sure exactly what options have been applied? Simply select the text and hit Shift-F1 to bring up the Reveal Formatting task pane, which will tell you the font, line spacing, alignment and more.

21 May 2013

Cloud

Windows Azure In Australia: Everything You Need To Know

As we reported this morning, Microsoft is planning to launch two local Azure data centres in Australia. When will they launch? Will there be a cost difference? Lifehacker got the answers direct from Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s global president for Server & Tools.

Cloud

Microsoft To Launch Australian Azure Region

Microsoft has confirmed plans to launch Australia as one of its Azure regions, with data centres to be located in Sydney and Melbourne. That means that rather than having to locate cloud projects in the nearest Azure data centre (Singapore), they can remain on Australian shores.

20 May 2013

Developer

Publish An App In The Windows Store: Win A Trip To TechEd Australia With Lifehacker And Microsoft

FINAL ROUND! Good news developers: you still have tonight to complete and submit your app and chase the dream. Simply submit your new app to the Windows Store (even if it’s an Android or iOS port) and you could win the chance to present your app to thousands of industry-types at Microsoft’s TechEd 2013 on the Gold Coast. Then there’s the HP laptops, Xbox bundles and Microsoft peripherals that we’re also giving away…

17 May 2013

Productivity

Ask LH: How Can I Take My PowerPoint Presentations From Dull To Amazing?

Dear Lifehacker, I have been tasked to make a slideshow for an event at work. I don’t want to produce a generic PowerPoint with just boring text or pictures. What are some ways I can enhance the slideshow so it looks impressive and knocks the socks off my audience? Sincerely, Panicking About PPT

16 May 2013

Productivity

Surface Pro On Sale In Australia 30 May

Microsoft promised us last month that the Surface Pro would go on sale before the end of May, and that’s going to happen — just. The tablet goes on sale online and through JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman stores on 30 May.

Productivity

How To Create A Windows 8 Installation DVD Or USB Stick

Microsoft has made upgrading to Windows 8 really easy with its upgrade tool, but if you have special needs and need a more traditional installation disc, you might not know where to look. Here’s how to create one.

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