Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website
A file with zero VirusTotal detections isn't necessary safe
Microsoft is removing 32GB size limit for FAT32 volumes, this time for real
FAT: a decades-old file system that stood the test of time
Microsoft just made its Surface laptops a lot more expensive
Surface Pro 13 and Surface Laptop now cost $500 more than in 2024
Microsoft admits Game Pass may have gotten too expensive
New Xbox CEO is exploring cheaper tiers and ad-supported plans to improve value
Mozilla says Microsoft is using Copilot and Edge to tighten its grip on Windows
Editor's take: As Microsoft builds Copilot AI deeper into Windows, the move is rekindling debate over how much control any one company should exercise over the computing environment that so many people rely on. For Mozilla, that question has become a renewed challenge to Microsoft's dominance over the desktop and its implications for competition.
France starts moving government systems from Windows to Linux
The big picture: European governments have long sought to reduce their dependency on non-European (i.e., American) software. While individual municipalities and government sectors have recently begun switching to homegrown options, France's latest announcement signals a broader shift away from tools such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google Docs.
VeraCrypt, WireGuard among projects disrupted by Microsoft account suspensions
Developers say automated enforcement blocked access to essential Windows signing tools
Microsoft OneDrive users report mysterious spam files that won't go away
Users continue to receive unsolicited files that are likely phishing attempts
A version of Windows 10 released a decade ago is now eligible for additional security patches
Windows 10 is dead, but its enterprise heart is still beating
Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users
Russian cyber-spies are back with a vengeance
Some Windows 3.1 apps were simply "too evil" for Windows 95 to support, says Microsoft veteran
In some rare cases, backward compatibility on the new OS was simply impossible
Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel
Microsoft is consolidating settings while revamping File Explorer, Start Menu, and overall performance
Microsoft now has 80 different "Copilot" products, and counting
There are Copilots inside Copilots at this point
The big picture: Thanks to Microsoft's massive promotional campaigns around everything Copilot, most people are now aware that the product is integrated into Windows, Office, and virtually everywhere else. However, many are probably unaware of the full extent of that integration.
Windows 11 will be force-updated to version 25H2 using machine learning
Microsoft is putting a lot of trust into machine learning
Microsoft's AI in its own terms: "use Copilot at your own risk"
Despite the AI push across Windows and enterprise tools, Microsoft cautions not to rely on it for important decisions
Iran threatens attacks on Nvidia, Microsoft, Intel, and other US tech firms in the Middle East
Iran warns workers to evacuate sites tied to named US firms
The Windows Command Prompt is getting faster, smarter, and a lot more modern
Insider preview brings Terminal features, inline graphics, 10x faster scrolling, and improved clipboard reliability
Microsoft halts Windows 11 update after users report installation errors
The number of issues with Windows 11 keeps growing despite Redmond's early promises
Microsoft plans 100% native Windows 11 apps in major shift away from web wrappers
First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also created a new team to lead the work, following years in which many core and third-party Windows apps have relied heavily on web technologies.
Microsoft and Nvidia announce AI partnership to fast-track nuclear power plants
Because who wouldn't want AI involved in the nuclear planning process?
Xbox's new CEO is exploring cheaper Game Pass tiers to boost growth
The shift comes after missed targets... and years of price hikes
Microsoft signals potential end to Windows 11 online account requirement
Microsoft is "working on" removing the controverisal element
Microsoft is rethinking Windows 11 after months of complaints
Microsoft outlines a Windows overhaul focused on speed, stability, and user control
Highly anticipated: Microsoft is taking a closer look at Windows 11 after months of criticism over the operating system's uneven performance and intrusive AI features. The company has begun outlining a series of engineering fixes and user experience overhauls aimed at rebuilding confidence in its flagship product, with the first phase arriving in preview builds this spring and broader improvements planned throughout 2026.
PlayStation 6 and Next Xbox still expected in 2027 despite memory crisis
DRAM and NAND shortages have increased prices and delayed other products
Microsoft is threatening to sue Amazon and OpenAI over a $50 billion cloud hosting deal
Redmond believes the deal violates its exclusive Azure agreements with OpenAI