Microsoft is a multinational technological company in America that develops licenses and sells hardware, software, and other products and services globally. Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in 1975, aiming to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. Today, the company has become one of the top influential technological companies. The article below aims to provide you with some basic knowledge of Microsoft; take a look and stay updated. 

What is the Microsft and how it works? 

People know Microsoft for its operating system, ‘Windows,’ which is used by the majority of people around the world. Microsoft has introduced a suite of productive software such as Mircosoft Office, which has applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel used to process Word, spreadsheet works, and presentations. 

Along with software, it also has a significant impact on the hardware market. The company has made various devices like Laptops, a surface line of tablets, Xbox gaming consoles, and accessories. 

What are the various Microsoft products and services? 

Here are some of the most used software, hardware, and services that Microsoft provides; take a look: 

Windows: It is one of the most popular operating systems used for personal computers. 

Microsoft Office tools: It includes various productive applications such as Word, excel, and powerpoint, which we use to create documents, spreadsheet analysis, and presentations. 

Cloud services: The Microsoft cloud computing platform ‘Azure’ provides services like virtual computing, storage, and other enterprise solutions. 

Software Development Tools: Microsoft provides IDE, such as a visual studio, to develop software, which makes it easy for developers to create applications. 

Databases: The SQL Server of Microsoft is a database management system used to store data, which can be retrieved in various applications. 

Software for Gaming: Microsft developed the Xbox, which is a gaming console and is among the top players in the gaming industry. 

Collaboration tools: The Microsft Teams is a collaboration platform for worldwide businesses today, where one can communicate, share files, and conduct online meetings. 

Web Browsing: Microsoft Edge is a web browser, a part of Microsoft, that provides internet navigation to users.

Security solutions: The company also provides security solution products such as windows defender, which protects the system against malware and cyber threats. 

How to create a Microsoft account? 

If you want to use Microsoft devices and web-based email services like Outlook, you must have a Microsoft account. To create the one, do the following: 

• Go to Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/log-in
• Click on ‘Create a new account. Enter the name/ email you want to use 
• Click on next and provide other information needed 
• Follow the step-by-step process on the screen, and you will be able to create a @outlook.com email address 

Conclusion: The ifnroation above help you understand the basics about Mircosft. In case further details are required, Talk to a Live Person at Microsoft. You can make a phone call to the Microsoft hotline and follow quick IVR commands to connect with agents. Moreover, visit the Microsoft online website and then the ‘Help Center’ page to explore additional information and valuable self-help links.