Microsoft turns 50: Why many early users were annoyed by Bill Gates and Paul Allen 50 years ago, Microsoft was founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To celebrate, Bill Gates made the Altair Basic code available for download – which caused quite a stir at the time. The first thing that usually comes to mind when … Read more
Microsoft makes it difficult to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft account The company is removing a script in current test versions that could be used to circumvent the attack. For “security reasons,” they claim. Anyone who wants to use Windows 11 needs a Microsoft account. At least, that’s what the software maker requires, but … Read more
DXR 1.2 aims to boost ray tracing in games DXR 1.2 aims to boost ray tracing in games Microsoft will release DXR 1.2 for developers in April 2025, standardizing new features to enhance speed at two stages in the graphics pipeline. Microsoft is releasing a new version of “DirectX Raytracing.” The company announced this at … Read more