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Microsoft throttles parts of Office 365 to meet demands during coronavirus pandemic

By Sean Endicott published

Office 365 has unusually high demand due to so many people working from home during the coronavirus outbreak. To help meet demand, Microsoft is throttling parts of the service.

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Microsoft to pause optional Windows 10 updates due to coronavirus

By Sean Endicott published

Microsoft will pause optional C and D updates for Windows 10 starting in May. The move is to prioritize security for Windows 10 devices during the coronavirus

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Microsoft cancels Inspire conference in-person event due to coronavirus

By Sean Endicott last updated

Microsoft posted an update on its Inspire 2020 website which states the conference is canceled as an in-person event. Microsoft might use alternative ways to share the same content.

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Best Budget PC Monitors Available for Best Buy Curb-Side Pickup

By Rich Edmonds published

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Stuck at home? Do these 4 things to get started gaming on your PC.

By Rich Edmonds published

It's easy to get into gaming, especially when stuck at home.

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Windows Central Podcast 170: Build is canceled, and a new Windows 10X build

By Zac Bowden last updated

On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast: Events canceled, Windows 10X builds, and more.

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Minecraft Education Edition

Microsoft releases new education-focused collection for free in the Minecraft Marketplace

By Zachary Boddy published

To help kids learning remotely from home, Microsoft has released a new education collection onto the Minecraft Marketplace that's completely free for everyone to install.

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Minecraft Education Edition

Minecraft guide: How to use the Education Edition to help your children if they're out of school because of coronavirus

By Zachary Boddy last updated

Keep your kids productive while they're at home.

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Bing Covid Tracker Phone

Microsoft updates Bing coronavirus COVID-19 tracker with 32 languages, location support and more

By Daniel Rubino last updated

New features bring localized data and information to users around the world.

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With no motorsport due to coronavirus, now is a great time to get into sim racing

By Richard Devine published

With global motorsport being canceled for the foreseeable future, all eyes are turning to the virtual world and there's never been a better time to get into sim racing.

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