Twilight Crimes

Twilight Crimes
Author: Derek B. Miller
Publisher: A Sheldon Horowitz Novel
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2021
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0358269601

A coming-of-age story set during the rising tide of World War II, How to Find Your Way in the Dark follows Sheldon Horowitz from his humble start in a cabin in rural Massachusetts, through the trauma of his father's murder and the murky experience of assimilation in Hartford, Connecticut, to the birth of stand-up comedy in the Catskills--all while he and his friends are beset by anti-Semitic neighbors, employers, and criminals.

Reprogramming the American Dream

Reprogramming the American Dream
Author: Kevin Scott
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0062879898

** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller ** In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape. There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban knowledge workers and the professional class, a utopian tale of enhanced productivity and convenience. But there is a third way to look at this technology that will revolutionize the workplace and ultimately the world. Kevin Scott argues that AI has the potential to create abundance and opportunity for everyone and help solve some of our most vexing problems. As the chief technology officer at Microsoft, he is deeply involved in the development of AI applications, yet mindful of their potential impact on workers—knowledge he gained firsthand growing up in rural Virginia. Yes, the AI Revolution will radically disrupt economics and employment for everyone for generations to come. But what if leaders prioritized the programming of both future technology and public policy to work together to find solutions ahead of the coming AI epoch? Like public health, the space program, climate change and public education, we need international understanding and collaboration on the future of AI and work. For Scott, the crucial question facing all of us is this: How do we work to ensure that the continued development of AI allows us to keep the American Dream alive? In this thoughtful, informed guide, he offers a clear roadmap to find the answer.

Tools and Weapons

Tools and Weapons
Author: Brad Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1984877712

The instant New York Times bestseller. From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates. “A colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future.” —Walter Isaacson Microsoft President Brad Smith operates by a simple core belief: When your technology changes the world, you bear a responsibility to help address the world you have helped create. This might seem uncontroversial, but it flies in the face of a tech sector long obsessed with rapid growth and sometimes on disruption as an end in itself. While sweeping digital transformation holds great promise, we have reached an inflection point. The world has turned information technology into both a powerful tool and a formidable weapon, and new approaches are needed to manage an era defined by even more powerful inventions like artificial intelligence. Companies that create technology must accept greater responsibility for the future, and governments will need to regulate technology by moving faster and catching up with the pace of innovation. In Tools and Weapons, Brad Smith and Carol Ann Browne bring us a captivating narrative from the cockpit of one of the world's largest and most powerful tech companies as it finds itself in the middle of some of the thorniest emerging issues of our time. These are challenges that come with no preexisting playbook, including privacy, cybercrime and cyberwar, social media, the moral conundrums of artificial intelligence, big tech's relationship to inequality, and the challenges for democracy, far and near. While in no way a self-glorifying "Microsoft memoir," the book pulls back the curtain remarkably wide onto some of the company's most crucial recent decision points as it strives to protect the hopes technology offers against the very real threats it also presents. There are huge ramifications for communities and countries, and Brad Smith provides a thoughtful and urgent contribution to that effort.

Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online Cookbook

Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online Cookbook
Author: Gaurav Mahajan
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2024-02-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1803247371

Unlock over 100 recipes for mastering Microsoft 365. Boost productivity with Copilot, collaborate with SharePoint and Teams, automate tasks, create apps and reports using Power Automate (with RPA), Power Apps, Power BI, and more. Print or Kindle book purchase includes a free PDF eBook. Key Features Enhance collaboration and productivity using SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Viva, Planner, and Microsoft Forms Automate processes, build apps, bots, and dashboards with Power Automate (with RPA), Power Apps, Copilot Studio, and Power BI Harness Copilot, the new AI virtual assistant, for seamless support in your everyday tasks Book DescriptionMicrosoft 365 offers tools for content management, communication, process automation, and report creation. Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online Cookbook maximizes workplace collaboration and productivity using SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Delve, M365 Search, Copilot, Power Platform, Viva, Planner, and Microsoft Forms. You will find thoroughly updated recipes for SharePoint Online, covering sites, lists, libraries, pages, web parts, and learn SharePoint Framework (SPFx) basics for building solutions. You will explore many Microsoft Teams recipes to prepare it to be your organization’s central collaboration hub. You will be able to unlock Power Platform potential with recipes for Power Apps to enable low-code/no-code app development and learn to automate tasks with Power Automate and Power Automate Desktop. The book teaches you data visualization with Power BI, and chatbot creation with Power Virtual Agents (Copilot Studio). Finally, you will also learn about the cutting-edge Copilot and Gen AI functionality in Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. By the end, you will be equipped with skills to effectively use Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, and the Power Platform. Whether it's enhancing career prospects or improving business operations, this book is a perfect companion on your journey through the Microsoft Office 365 suite.What you will learn Collaborate effectively with SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Delve, Search, and Viva Boost creativity and productivity with Microsoft Copilot Develop and deploy custom applications using Power Apps Create custom bots using Power Virtual Agents (Copilot Studio) Integrate with other apps, automate workflows and repetitive processes with Power Automate/Desktop (RPA) Design reports and engaging dashboards with Power BI Utilize Planner, To Do, and gather feedback with polls and surveys in Microsoft Forms Experience seamless integration in the mobile platform Who this book is for This cookbook caters to professionals stepping into the world of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online. It is tailored for a broad spectrum of skillsets including general business professionals, IT administrators, and enterprise architects who are newcomers to Microsoft 365, offering valuable insights for establishing a contemporary, digital workplace effectively.

Pentesting Azure Applications

Pentesting Azure Applications
Author: Matt Burrough
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2018-07-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1593278632

A comprehensive guide to penetration testing cloud services deployed with Microsoft Azure, the popular cloud computing service provider used by companies like Warner Brothers and Apple. Pentesting Azure Applications is a comprehensive guide to penetration testing cloud services deployed in Microsoft Azure, the popular cloud computing service provider used by numerous companies. You'll start by learning how to approach a cloud-focused penetration test and how to obtain the proper permissions to execute it; then, you'll learn to perform reconnaissance on an Azure subscription, gain access to Azure Storage accounts, and dig into Azure's Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). You'll also learn how to: - Uncover weaknesses in virtual machine settings that enable you to acquire passwords, binaries, code, and settings files - Use PowerShell commands to find IP addresses, administrative users, and resource details - Find security issues related to multi-factor authentication and management certificates - Penetrate networks by enumerating firewall rules - Investigate specialized services like Azure Key Vault, Azure Web Apps, and Azure Automation - View logs and security events to find out when you've been caught Packed with sample pentesting scripts, practical advice for completing security assessments, and tips that explain how companies can configure Azure to foil common attacks, Pentesting Azure Applications is a clear overview of how to effectively perform cloud-focused security tests and provide accurate findings and recommendations.

Professional Live Communications Server

Professional Live Communications Server
Author: Joe Schurman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2006-06-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470079053

Live Communications Server is an emerging technology that will be an important component of Microsoft's business solutions in the coming years; this book is the ultimate guide to LCS The expert authors cover audio and video conferencing and explain how to integrate VoIP and other telephone systems Shows readers how to secure instant messaging both within and outside of a company Explains how LCS integrates comfortably with products such as Office, Exchange Server, and Active Directory, a factor that makes LCS a must-know technology

Inclusive Learning 365

Inclusive Learning 365
Author: Christopher Bugaj
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2022-08-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1564848825

Designed to be read one day – and page – at a time, this book from four inclusive learning experts offers 365 strategies for implementing technology to design inclusive experiences. Educators across the world are working to design individualized instruction that empowers every student to become experts at learning. Technology and instructional interventions designed to support students with disabilities often eventually become mainstream and used by the masses. These practices provide a pathway for designing inclusive, equitable and accessible educational experiences that meet the needs of every individual learner. This engaging book includes daily strategies accompanied by examples of tools that can be implemented immediately to design meaningful instruction. Topics covered include role-playing games for social-emotional learning, building literacy through captioned video, coding to teach early literacy, text-to-speech for math and reading, and much more! Each daily strategy includes: • Explanation of how to use the strategy to design inclusive educational experiences. • Examples of tools that can be used to implement the strategy. • Alternative ways to use the strategy to extend student learning. • Images illustrating the strategy or tool. • Identification of relevant ISTE Standards for Educators and ISTE Standards for Students. Related resources. The heart of the book is the shift in mindset that occurs by exploring a different practical, inclusive strategy each day and infusing these strategies into everyday practice.

The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Copilot

The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Copilot
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2024-03-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Feeling Overwhelmed by Work? Unleash the Power of Microsoft Copilot and Transform Your Productivity In today's fast-paced work environment, staying ahead of the curve can feel like a constant battle. Drowning in emails, struggling to meet deadlines, and yearning for a creative spark are all too familiar experiences. But what if there was a way to streamline your workflow, enhance your communication, and even ignite your creativity? Enter Microsoft Copilot, your intelligent AI assistant designed to revolutionize the way you approach your work. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the world of Microsoft Copilot, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to unlock its full potential. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Copilot can become your secret weapon for boosting productivity and achieving more in less time. Master the Art of Prompts: Your Key to Success The magic of Copilot lies in its ability to understand your needs and respond with intelligent suggestions. This guide will teach you how to craft effective prompts, the secret language that unlocks Copilot's capabilities. Learn how to provide clear context, specify desired outcomes, and refine your prompts for optimal results. From summarizing lengthy documents to generating creative content, you'll discover how to leverage prompts to tackle any work-related challenge. Unlock the Power of Copilot Across Microsoft 365 Microsoft Copilot seamlessly integrates with the familiar Microsoft 365 applications you already use every day, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. This guide explores the specific functionalities of Copilot within each program, showcasing how it can transform your workflow. Imagine effortlessly summarizing documents in Word, generating data visualizations in Excel, or crafting compelling presentations in PowerPoint – all with the help of your AI co-pilot. Boost Collaboration and Communication Like Never Before Communication and collaboration are essential for success in any work environment. This guide dives into how Copilot can elevate your teamwork and communication to a whole new level. Learn how to utilize Copilot within Teams chats to summarize discussions, assign tasks efficiently, and ensure everyone stays on the same page. Copilot can even become your secret weapon for crafting clear and concise emails, fostering a more streamlined and productive team dynamic. Become a Copilot Power User: Advanced Techniques and Best Practices This guide doesn't just stop at the basics. It empowers you to become a Copilot pro, unlocking its advanced functionalities and maximizing your impact. Explore how to leverage Copilot across different Microsoft 365 applications, creating seamless workflows. Learn about integrating Copilot with your favorite productivity tools and customizing its behavior to perfectly suit your needs. By mastering these advanced techniques, you'll transform Copilot into an indispensable partner, streamlining your workflow and supercharging your productivity. Embrace the Future of Work with Confidence The future of work is rapidly evolving, and AI is poised to play a transformative role. This guide explores the potential of Microsoft Copilot to reshape the way we work. Imagine a future where repetitive tasks are automated, language barriers are broken down, and individuals are empowered to achieve more with the help of AI assistants. By embracing Copilot and similar advancements, we can usher in a new era of productivity, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace. Don't wait any longer to unlock the potential of Microsoft Copilot! This comprehensive guide equips you with everything you need to become a Copilot master, transforming your work experience and achieving success in the ever-evolving world of work.