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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/MrShortCircuitMan on 2025-01-10 06:48:27+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/ControlCAD on 2025-01-10 03:26:31+00:00.

All coming to Game Pass "this year"

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Robemilak on 2025-01-09 14:24:59+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/emreckartal on 2025-01-09 04:00:23+00:00.

Microsoft just released Phi-4, a new open-source large language model you can run completely offline on Windows.

Context: This is an open-source model that you can run locally and fully offline. So you don't need internet access in order to chat with AI and no one can see your messages.

Microsoft says Phi-4 excels at STEM-related questions, outperforming its teacher model thanks to improved training techniques:

phi-4 substantially surpasses its teacher model on STEM-focused QA capabilities, giving evidence that our data-generation and post-training techniques go beyond distillation

Source: Phi-4 paper

How to run this model locally:

• If you're comfortable with terminal tools, use Ollama or Cortex
• For non technical users, go with Jan, an alternative to ChatGPT for open-source models like Phi-4

How to set it up for non-technical users

1. Copy the Phi-4's GGUF link:
2. Paste it into Jan Hub, and let it download
3. Open a new chat and select Phi-4

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/SnooRecipes1809 on 2025-01-08 22:09:39+00:00.

I’ve found entries on blind and this subreddit where people say going from L59->L60 takes 1 year or even 1.5. But is this pace for high performers in good economic times? What is a more average case scenario.

People say each level should be 1.5 years, yet there’s plenty of employees here who take 4 years to go from SDE1 to SDE2.

So what is an actual timeline level to level, such as 59-60 that is for a more average performer by co standards.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/yes_im_gavin on 2025-01-08 13:38:00+00:00.

Ok for context this laptop used to be from school, they "unenrolled me" but in a way where I simply lost restrictions, computer is still enterprise edition.

It came as Windows 10 Enterprise edition, I updating to windows 11, enterprise edition is still active though.

Note that this is NOT a support post im just curious about what yall think the problem is and why it is doing this.

For example, I open 365, enter product key for windows 11 enterprise, and it doesn't recognize? what makes it not recognize it, i'd like to know how that works.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/HeadlineINeed on 2025-01-07 23:06:21+00:00.

I have a single user google workspace, thinking of switching to M365 and getting into Azure. I don’t have a lot of files or emails on Google. I use Google to login to things like GitHub and other services.

I do however have a decent amount of calendar events. That I share with my wife on her free Gmail account.

I can’t stand outlook

Anyone make the switch from google workspace and miss it? Any upside to switching?

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Robemilak on 2025-01-07 13:30:37+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/TH3SCARFATH3R on 2025-01-07 04:43:05+00:00.

I've been slowly building my collection of Movies and TV through microsoft ever since the Xbox 360. As it stands now I have over 100 tv shows and well over 300 movies (don't knock me, I typically buy them on sale, the sales are amazing.) Not sure if anyone else uses the app as much as I do. But I enjoy buying content this way rather than a paid subscription just for them to remove content I enjoy watching later down the road (looking at you Netflix.)

Wondering if anyone out there has a big collection too and if they would find it beneficial for Microsoft to implement new sorting features (genre, release date etc.) as well as custom grouping folders where we can place all relevant media into one spot (LoTR ,Hobbit).

I realize it is easy to search, but there are times when media does not always take the same name to be searched (take alot of the DC animated films). I just feel it could be beneficial. I don't see any major updates to the app and app store ever it would be nice for a refresh in this direction.

Anyone else feel the same? What is everyone else's thoughts and opinions?

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/eselm7245 on 2025-01-06 18:22:22+00:00.

I am being super indecisive and all over the place about what to use my perks+ on this year. Hit me with your best ideas/past purchases!!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Donaldthecriminal on 2025-01-06 01:10:57+00:00.

Hi everyone! I’m getting out of the army soon and I’d really like to get employed with Microsoft. I’m currently obtaining my net and sec+ certs and my background is 3 years as an army intelligence mission manager for a 3 letter government agency. What I’d really like to know is what jobs at Microsoft I should be looking for. From what I’ve seen entry level positions are few and far between so if anyone has any recommendations as to how I can make myself stand out and what I should be looking for that would be awesome. Thanks!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/108CA on 2025-01-05 10:55:02+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/ViggoB12 on 2025-01-05 04:41:34+00:00.

I got a copilot+ PC today and I noticed I could push the co-pilot button and have entire interactions with copilot without signing in for the rest of its features.

The first thing that came to mind was how Apple lets iPhone users do something similar on the latest iOS. Does Microsoft mention what happens to data in these interactions anywhere?

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/ControlCAD on 2025-01-04 05:32:27+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/emanresUweNyMsiT on 2025-01-03 20:33:37+00:00.

Did Microsoft announce who won the one million dollars prize?

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/DazzlingPassion614 on 2025-01-03 13:59:58+00:00.

I'm curious about the Phone Link app by Microsoft on iOS. I know that Microsoft uses various frameworks for their apps across platforms, but I can't seem to find clear information on the GUI framework used in the iOS version of Phone Link.

Does anyone know if Microsoft uses .NET MAUI for the iOS version of Phone Link, or do they stick to native frameworks like UIKit (or maybe even SwiftUI) for iOS development?

It would be interesting to know how they approach the UI development for such an app, especially considering the cross-platform nature of the app and the performance needs on iOS.

Thanks for any insights!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Vanarno13 on 2025-01-02 03:25:08+00:00.

Hello! I have an upcoming interview for Sophomore Microsoft Explore Internship and I was wondering if anyone had been through the interview process could give any advice or idea on what to expect. I’ve been going through the Blind 75 and writing down answers to Behavioral/Product Management questions, if there’s anything else I should be doing please let me know!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Cautious-Feature4427 on 2025-01-01 18:49:51+00:00.

Hey folks,

I’m thinking to apply for the Microsoft Security Research Intern position for summer 2025 and was wondering if anyone could share insights about the interview process.

What are the typical steps involved in the interview? Additionally, I’d love to hear about the types of questions they might ask, especially those related to security research intern. Any tips or resources for preparation would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/TempestForge on 2024-12-31 18:59:13+00:00.

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking for a third-party app that can integrate with Outlook and help manage email follow-ups, commitments, and requests. Essentially, I'm looking for something that can:

• Identify Commitments: Things I’ve promised or committed to do for someone else in an email.
• Track Requests: Things someone has asked me to do in an email.
• Monitor Follow-Ups: Things I’ve asked for from others in an email.

I know Microsoft Viva Insights had some of these features in the past, but it seems they’re no longer available.

Does anyone know of a reliable third-party app that offers this kind of functionality? Ideally, it should also provide daily briefs or reminders summarizing these key items.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/MSModerator on 2024-12-31 06:25:44+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/onemanmelee on 2024-12-30 22:11:27+00:00.

Hi all -

I'm on an older laptop, from 2015, and will be upgrading earlyish next year to a new one. In the meantime, I am still on Windows 8.1 and would like to upgrade to either 10 or 11. By looking at the basic system requirements, I think I am good for either, but some stuff I read online said to use Health Check app to make sure. But the only version I can find of that app, on microsoft support site, says I need Windows 10 or higher jsut to install. Is there one that is compatible with 8.1?

Is there a way to check online, or to get that app, or anything else? For context, I've never needed to upgrade before, but just got a piece of software that requires at least Windows 10. I'm fine with 10 instead of 11 if it might run smoother on an older machine.

Would really appreciate any help here on this, as I don't want to assume it's fine to upgrade only to find out my machine can't handle 10. I don't know if I could even find 8.1 to reinstall thereafter if that happened.

For the record - these are my specs -

• Processor - Intel Core i7-4510U [CPU@2.00GHz](mailto:CPU@2.00GHz)
• RAM - 8 GB
• 64bit OS, x64-based processor
• Enough drive space to install (~40gb)

Thanks all!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Actual_Evidence_2275 on 2024-12-30 13:55:24+00:00.

I am conducting a DLP investigation and have discovered thousands of FileCreatedOnRemovableMedia lines of log data in Microsoft Purview Audit Logs. I have found matching file names and file paths from OneDrive and SharePoint. But there is no record of the user downloading these files. There are a few hundred records of FileCopiedToRemovableMedia which show they were copied from the device to the removable media. But the FileCreatedOnRemovableMedia have no download history or copy history. These thousands of documents were copied/created on the removable media in a matter of minutes. How is this user exfiltrating this data without downloading it? What am I missing here?

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/Clay20222 on 2024-12-30 01:00:07+00:00.

Hello, I'm looking for a new job. I'm seeking advice on applying and landing a job at Microsoft as a Technical Program Manager. The two questions I have:

• what to highlight on the resume to get the attention of the people reviewing resumes (e.g., the person that screens the resume, hiring manager) to get that call for an interview? What I've done is reviewed a few MSFT TPM postings, reviewed my work experience, and did my best to align my work experience to what MSFT is seeking in the posting. E.g., highlighting leading cross-functional teams, how to respond to challenges, and other things).

• interview prep - any recommendations on how to prepare for an interview of a TPM at MSFT? I will browse reddit and glassdoor to see what people are saying. While I feel my communication is great, I tend to get a bit nervous in interviews so I want to practice to gain more confidence.

my background: I'm currently working as an IT Project Manager (and have been an Technical/IT Project manager on Infrastructure, Data analytics, and Security projects for the last seven years - also, I've spent some time leading programs). Prior to being an Project Manager, I was a Group Leader, System Engineer, and C# Developer. I've worked most of my career in software / technology companies. I've spoken with two TPMs at different technology companies to learn about the role and background people come from - I feel my prior experience makes me a great fit as a TPM (I just need to sell it! :) )

I want to start my job search on MSFT because I've always admired the company for its innovations and respect in the industry. I will apply to other companies, but my dream job would be MSFT and I figure the prep work I need to do for MSFT will serve me well for opportunities at other companies.

Thank you everyone!

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/asquadron_ on 2024-12-28 19:25:49+00:00.

Microsoft mentions that there is a way to opt out of sharing your activity with other familly members. I could not however find any further information about that nor how to do it.

Anyone know how?

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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/EthanWilliams_TG on 2024-12-28 07:05:52+00:00.