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Microsoft Takes on Oracle, Opening Up Database Software to Linux

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Microsoft Corp planned on Monday to announce its move into a new business, unveiling a database software that works with a rival to its Windows operating system, a move that takes aim at a market long dominated by Oracle Corp. Microsoft’s new database product will work with the Linux operating system. The move is the latest to show Microsoft’s increasing willingness to work with competing products, a radical change for the once fiercely protective company. Microsoft’s more open strategy has become a hallmark of Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella since…

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Chrome Update Ensures Attackers Won’t Be Able to Hide Malicious Extensions

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A recent change made to Google Chrome has many users anxious. Many people aren’t able to piece together why Chrome is showing them icons for all of their installed extensions. For those who are looking for an answer as well, fret not, it is just a security measure from Google. Originally planned last year, Google last week flipped the switch on an update that puts all of the extension icons to the right of the omnibar. Furthermore, these extensions also show up in the Chrome Menu (which opens when you…

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Uber Partners Mumbai Traffic Police to Install Breathalysers

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App-based cab aggregator Uber has partnered with the Mumbai traffic police to curb drunk-driving by installing ‘Uber Breathalysers’ at bars and pubs in the city. Uber Breathalyser is a kiosk that analyses alcohol content in a person’s blood and accordingly flashes a red light, if it’s over the legal limit, and a green light, if it’s safe for the person to drive. If the reading is over the legal limit, a message is displayed on the screen that helps the person request an Uber home, instead of driving. “Through this…

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Windows 10 Update Brings New Features, Wider Language Support to Cortana

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Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 update, which was seeded to Insiders on the “fast ring” last week, aims to enhance the capabilities of Cortana. The company’s digital personal assistant now supports three more languages, making it functional in 14 languages in total. The Redmond, Washington-based company last week released Windows 10 build 14279 which, among other things, adds support for Spanish (Mexico), Portuguese (Brazil), and French (Canada) languages to Cortana. A new feature introduced to it allows Cortana to remember pieces of information even if you haven’t provided it with a…

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Exam Tips: How to Help Your Child Perform Better, Diet and Other Factors

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It’s that time of the year again. Yes, we all have gone through the much dreaded board examinations and somehow managed to wade and lurch our way through the month-long ordeal. When I think about them, I still have shivers running down my spine. I was always unsure of my preparation till the very last. I would unfortunately take on a lot of stress and as a result, would end up feeling anxious, nauseated and unwell before my papers. Exam time is extremely crucial for every child; and even more…

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The Easiest Way to Stay Slim: Drink More Water

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Staying slim or getting back in shape couldn’t have been easier, if this new study is to be believed. According to a team of researchers at University of Illinois, the easiest strategy to keep your weight down is to drink more water.  The study, published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 US adults and found that the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water by one percent managed to reduce their total daily calorie intake as well…

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