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Microsoft Word: Start page number from page X with number Y
When writing a document, you often find yourself in a situation where the page number should only start from page X and possibly start at 1 at the same time. A section break can be used to divide the header and footer into different sections. A page number and numbering can be defined for each section. You can also define that the page number on page
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Announcement: AI in Security & NLP on January 29, 2019
In a week's time, on January 29, Spike Reply in Cologne will be hosting an exciting Meetup for all of you who are involved in artificial intelligence and security or who find the future topic interesting. Not only will you receive brand new insider information on the latest technologies and developments at first hand. Of course, there will also be plenty of delicious pizza and drinks and the valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss the latest developments.
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Office 365 Message Encryption: DecryptAttachmentFromPortal is now deprecated
Decrypting attachments automatically may be an essential additional feature for the implementation of Office 365 Message Encryption (OME). Having this function activated enables recepients without a Microsoft Active Directory Account (MS AAD) to open a downloaded attachment (locally saved document). However, a few minor but important chances regarding the related parameters were made recently: The
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Email encryption in Office 365 with Exchange Online
Data protection, security and encryption - three topics that have become increasingly important in recent years. As the world becomes ever more connected, the challenges of transforming the world into the digital age in a way that is both intuitive and secure are growing. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union has already defined a framework roadmap that includes encryption
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Email Encryption in Office 365 using Exchange Online
Data protection, security and encryption - three topics that have become increasingly important in recent years. As the world becomes more and more networked, the challenges of making an intuitive and at the same time secure transformation of the world into the digital age are growing. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European
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Microsoft Word: Current heading on every page in the document
Academic papers and professional documents contain various elements to help the reader understand the structure and find their way around at any point. In addition to a table of contents and headings at different levels, this includes displaying the current chapter heading on each page in the header. The prerequisite for this is the consistent use of style sheets for the headings. The following instructions show
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Win REPLY goodie bags for Christmas 2018!
REPLY AG is a German company that belongs to the Italian REPLY Group. It specializes in the development and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. With a network of highly specialized companies, REPLY effectively supports European industry leaders in business models in the areas of Big Data, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence. Also
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Win LinkedIn goodie bags for Christmas 2018!
LinkedIn and Microsoft - two companies that harmonize perfectly in many respects: Not only the integration with Office 365, which some users are familiar with, but in particular links and new opportunities in the business environment have made the purchase of LinkedIn by Microsoft a unique deal. The integration into Dynamics 365 - an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) with a strong
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Announcement: Empower Your Studies With PowerApps on February 15, 2019
Are you a doer and want to go high and far? Then you've come to the right place! Work in teams to create an innovative business case in the Microsoft PowerApps universe and a creative presentation. You will receive support from experts in the field. The best presentations will be rewarded with high-quality prizes. In a workshop you will learn in advance
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Announcement: Microsoft Edge Insider Program
Microsoft is expanding its Insider Programs and announces the Microsoft Edge Insider Program! Participants get exclusive, early access to new versions of the Internet browser and can not only influence development, but also provide valuable feedback to Microsoft. This development is thanks to the radical redesign of Microsoft Edge, which began with
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Instructions: Activate Microsoft Azure for students with 100 dollars starting credit
Microsoft is offering students the opportunity to experiment with the latest technologies and innovations in its cloud - Microsoft Azure - free of charge. The company provides every student with 100 dollars in starting credit. As a student, you also have the advantage of not having to provide a credit card and therefore not falling into a cost trap. So, what are you waiting for?
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Differences between Dell Active Pen PN556W vs. PN557
Owning a Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 notebook with the brilliant 4K touchscreen, using a pen is mandatory for a great Windows 10 Ink Experience. I decided to buy the PN557W pen (which is compatible) and got a pen labelled as PN556W. Taken all together: Don't worry, it's probably the pen which you ordered just
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Review: Building and Running Cloud Native Apps on Azure
On November 20, 2018, members of the Azure Cologne Meetup met at the SAE Institute on the Cologne campus to discuss the possibilities and limitations of cloud native apps. Daniel Neumann and Dennis Zielke took the lead in presenting best practices and innovations and comparing different technologies. The evening was accompanied by Subway catering. Review of the event
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Overview of the Microsoft Insider programs
In recent years, Microsoft has set up a large number of programs for testing pre-release versions of its products and services: Interested and experimental users have the opportunity to test the latest functions exclusively in advance and provide feedback. Each program is structured differently, but is based on the same principle: Microsoft strives to provide closer
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Advantages of the Windows Insider Program
Our lives are characterized by a multitude of activities. Our everyday lives may be planned and structured. And yet there are always surprises in a world that is becoming increasingly complex, international and interconnected. Incidentally, it is no longer a surprise that the German railroads are late and there is still no improvement in sight.
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Magic Mirror - Part 7: Cortana, hardware upgrade and change of course
Nothing has happened on the project for a few months now because too many other tasks took up too much time. However, the project is still more than interesting - after all, topics such as "Smart Home" and "Internet of Things" are shaping our daily lives. I will therefore continue this project - only with
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Reducing and Fixing Coil Whine on Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15 Series
There are many users suffering from annoying coil whine on the Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15 series (and others as well). Dell has not listened to its customers for many years and the coil whine problem still exists on their newest premium products. However, there are a few tricks reduing coil whine and making
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Magic Mirror - Part 6: Connection to the Raspberry Pi
The connection to the Raspberry Pi with Windows 10 IoT Core is not characterized by stability in my initial tests. Disconnections and restarts were the rule. In this article, I will therefore show you a few tips, tricks and workarounds to establish a stable connection between your computer and the Raspberry Pi on a permanent basis. In particular, this article is about
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MEIZU H1 SmartBand test: perfection meets Chinese
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 revolutionized the wearables market with its low price, simple design and focus on the essentials. In the meantime, other companies have also recognized the potential and jumped on the bandwagon - including the well-known manufacturer MEIZU from China. In this test report, you will find information about the suitability for everyday use, product quality
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Magic Mirror - Part 5: Setting up Windows 10 IoT Core
I want my Magic Mirror to run Windows 10 IoT Core on my Raspberry Pi. Installing Windows 10 IoT Core is easier than ever with the Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard. Extensive documentation provides plenty of help. The Windows IoT Remote Client makes it child's play to set up a remote connection so that you can use a mouse and keyboard to control the system.
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