The free Upgrade offer for windows 10 will end on July 29th 2016 as we approach the release of the anniversary update.
Windows 10 in the latest statistics, currently runs on over 300 million devices actively and gets better with more fine tunings and updates to the OS.
Windows 10 offers experiences that are familiar, safer and more secure, and more personal and productive – enabling innovative new experiences.
What this means for users is, if you have already upgraded to Windows 10 or bought a new device with Windows 10 already installed, you have nothing to worry about or do. You’ll receive the anniversary update and any other OS updates for free.
But if you are still using Windows 7, 8, XP, Vista or any other edition, you’ll have to buy Windows 10 when you decide you are ready to use it. After July 29th you can get windows 10 with a new device purchase or by purchasing a full version of Windows 10 home at $ 119.
Bryan Roper from the Windows team in a video has 10 reasons why you should upgrade now if you haven’t yet.
If you’ve already upgraded to Windows 10 – thank you. If you haven’t upgraded yet – we hope you’ll consider upgrading today.
DigiGirlz is a Microsoft YouthSpark program which gives middle and high school girls opportunities to learn about careers in technology, connect with Microsoft employees, and participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops.
Microsoft Ghana partnered with Airtel Ghana through it’s Evolve with STEM initiative for the first Ghana edition of DigiGirlz day.
DigiGirlz day took place at the iSpace Hub in Labone and had about 60 girls participating in the program. The program brought in to mentor the girls, Lucy Quist; Managing Director of Airtel Ghana, Elizabeth Patterson; founder and director of Girls Education Initiative of Ghana, Anita Erskine; founder of Brand Woman Africa, a media entrepreneur, TV & Radio host, Anne Amuzu; co founder Nandi Mobile, Larissa Bowen-Dodoo; founder of Levers in Heels, Florence Toffa; Director of Mobile Web Ghana and founder of Fime Project and others.
These mentors shared inspiring personal stories that’ll bring belief, empower and challenge the young future leaders to go into the technology industry. There was also an Hour of Code session where participants were taught how to code in HTML. The break out sessions dealt with topics like Effective and safer internet usage, Scams and email messages, Why STEM is important,
Derek Appiah Microsoft country manager about the program said;
Microsoft is committed to encouraging more women to join the ICT industry and we are inviting Ghanaian high school girls to discover the opportunities that exist for them in our industry. We want to demystify any belief that STEM is for boys so as to ensure that they make the right education choices now for the bright future that they deserve
It’s been an exciting time spent with all the participants of DigiGirlz today. I am encouraged by their curiosity, passion and determination throughout the session.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is an enabler for creativity and problem solving in young people which is why we launched the Evolve with STEM initiative to inspire belief, empower and transform mindsets of young people towards STEM.
We are proud to be associated with DigiGirlz, which aligns with Evolve with STEM. It is great to see organizations like Microsoft, a technology giant, support initiatives to empower young people through STEM
CodeHouse: Come learn how to code mobile apps using Xamarin tools in Visual Studio.
Microsoft Students Partners (MSP) and the School of Technology Students Association (SOTSA), of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA) presents CodeHouse.
CodeHouse is a mobile application coding session, that seeks to teach you how to design and develop Windows, IOS and Android phone apps using Xamarin studio.
The training session takes place 3rd May 2016 at the AVU Lab, GIMPA, Accra from 2pm to 5pm.
For more information and direction contact 0576232897 or 0206600440.
Come along with your laptop, which should have Visual studio 2015 & Xamarin tools installed.
TECHNO BRAIN Ghana is partnering with MICROSOFT through it’s 4Afrika initiative program to organize Free Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Training for students in Ghana.
This a fully funded initiative by Microsoft Africa and facilitated by Techno Brain certified trainers to help students in building up skills careers in the area of CRM with certification.
The Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Academy focuses on building capacity for bridging the skill gaps in the CRM domain.
Under the Microsoft 4Afrika initiative, it has an exciting skilling and employment platform created for students to enroll into the CRM Academy program.
This is a great opportunity for students to gain the required skill set and increase their competitive edge to meet the challenges of the job market with no cost involved, as Microsoft will be sponsoring both training and examination.
This Academy has been hosted in partnership with Techno Brain in Kenya and Ghana.
To participate in the program, all you have to do is logon to the Techno Brian website www.crmacademy.technobraingroup.com and register/apply to participate in the free training programme.
You can register with any of these Microsoft account email addresses that ends with ( @hotmail.com, @outlook.com and @live.com)
Some benefits of participating in the program include:
1. Programme fully funded by Microsoft
2. Trained & Mentored by Certified Trainers from Microsoft
3. Leading to Global Certifications (Free Certificate by Microsoft)
4. Gain holistic skilling: ICT and Industrial Skills among others.
5. The BEST 25 Trainees will have the opportunity to work with Microsoft Partners.
If you need more information about the program, kindly call these numbers for assistance:
0276423336 and 0246902968.
Remember, it’s fully funded by Microsoft, so ITS FREE for all participants
If you are a student on any campus, give this a try this vacation period and tell us what you think.
The ZEPTO UmiTab 10.1 is a Microsoft Windows 10 device inspired by the design of the Surface Pro line and produced in partnership with Microsoft. It’s designed to give you longevity use and provide you with easy access to your files anytime with the inbuilt 3G data access.
The cooperation with Microsoft means you get 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage, full version of Office 365 Mobile for a year. The UmiTab 10.1 targets students in tertiary institutions as such priced lower than it’s competitors in the same range.
Charles Ofori, CEO of ZEPTO Ghana Limited in a statement on their latest devices remarked;
“We are excited about what we are offering Ghanaians because not only does the UmiTab 10.1 offer quality at a low price but it provides Microsoft’s familiar fast and secure software.
Our teams across the country will ensure that customers get the technical support and customer service they deserve long after they have purchased the device.”
The ZEPTO UmiTab 10.1 Specifications include;
Windows 10 OS
Quad-core Intel Baytrail 1.83 GHz CPU, with Intel HD Graphics GPU
2 GB RAM
32 GB HDD storage
10.1″ IPS capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 800 Screen resolution
Dual Camera 2.0 MP Front and 5.0 MP Rear
HDMI Output
2G, 3G (GPRS/GSM/EDGE/UTMS-900/2100MHz)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth BT 4.0
7900 mAH Battery
3.5mm Headphone jack
550g , 258 x 172 x 9.7 mm
The PC’s come in red, cyan/blue, black, gray and pink colours.
NB: Bulk and Hire purchase option for institutions and students is available.
Contact George : 024 346 8137 The UmiTab 10.1 is currently retail priced at GH₵ 1,100.00 and available at ZEPTO Ghana Limited Offices across the nation and online via the Jumia store.UPDATE: find a review on device here
