Microsoft is trying to recruit computer geniuses as part of its efforts to protect Windows computers from pirate attacks, and offers rewards of up to $ 150.000 who help identify and solve security problems in their software.
The program, one of the most generous in the technology industry to date, is open to computer experts from 14 years of age, minors need parental permission. Note that Microsoft has a lot of competition to get elite hackers put your attention on your old Windows franchise, which is present in most of the world's personal computers. The best hackers are often recruited by the military, intelligence agencies and large corporations that attract scholarships and paying jobs. Other companies Large technology companies already offer similar programs.
Google spent $ 1.7 million over three years, and Facebook Inc. said it has paid from 500,000 to a million dollars since the program began two years ago. Adobe does not offer rewards, but hackers recruited as temporary consultants to help fix problems that they identify. Contest Microsoft is holding a contest for a month, starting on July 26, offering prizes of up to $ 11.000 hackers to find virus in the test versions of its new Internet Explorer 11, due out in a previous version.

Xbox One without restrictions Good news for gamers, having announced at E3 that the new Xbox One every 24 hours should be connected to the Internet to play, and this would not be compatible with older games, Microsoft has changed its policies. Recently confirmed on the official website of Xbox to use policy change and compatibility with older games, now those who purchase an Xbox One need not connect the console to the Internet every 24 hours, and to top it can also use used games. As for the digital store downloads, you can exchange licenses with a limited number of friends, and no internet connection is required to play in these games.