How PC makers exploited BIOS copyright strings to unlock trial software during the Windows 95 era
Microsoft programmers discovered the trick while developing Plug and Play
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch
It might just be another ploy to push users onto Microsoft 365
Meet Mu, the small language model in charge of Microsoft's Settings AI agent
A "sibling" to Microsoft's Phi Silica local language model
Xbox app now lets Windows Insiders launch games from Steam, Epic, and more
Insiders get a sneak peek at Microsoft's new handheld gaming interface
Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics
UDNA architecture could double RX 9070's ray tracing and AI efficiency
Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at the hardware strategies shaping the next phase of the console cycle.
Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds meet for the first time at tech titans' dinner
Dave Cutler, lead architect of the Windows NT kernel, was also there
What just happened? Given that there was a time when Microsoft called Linux a "cancer," it's little surprise that the Redmond firm's co-founder and long-time boss Bill Gates had never met Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel. But that changed recently when the two attended a dinner, and it appears to have gone well.
Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update
Driver purge could leave old hardware behind
Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection
New default settings disable file redirections and enable advanced security features
Microsoft to lay off thousands in July, but don't worry, AI's getting $80 billion
A different kind of AI/worker displacement
Keylogger campaign hitting Outlook Web Access on vulnerable Exchange servers goes global
Multiple vulnerabilities exploited to achieve malicious goals
Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips
Next Xbox devices could blur the line between PC and console
Windows 11 now lets EU users export Recall data – if they still trust it
In compliance with EU law
Microsoft study finds "infinite workday" is hurting productivity
AI could help, or make things worse
In brief: Remember during and immediately after the lockdowns, when so many companies promised a new era of work-life balance and flexibility? According to new research from Microsoft, the opposite is now true, with most people working an "infinite workday" that lasts more than 12 hours and bleeds into weekends. It's impacting productivity, and while AI could make things better, it could also make them worse.
German government moves closer to ditching Microsoft: "We're done with Teams!"
Auf Wiedersehen, Microsoft
The Witcher 4's console-first development could hit roadblocks with the Xbox Series S
Reaching 60 fps on the machine will be "extremely challenging"
Microsoft trolls Apple's new Liquid Glass UI for looking like Windows Vista
Has iOS 26 actually gone back to 2007?
Copilot Vision brings Microsoft's screen-watching AI to everyday Windows tasks
The AI that watches everything–and might do something useful
Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"
The next-gen Xbox is still in the works
LibreOffice backs campaign to help users move from Windows 10 to Linux – and ditch Office, too
Replacing Windows and Microsoft Office is not as difficult as it seems
Microsoft fixes first known zero-click attack on an AI agent
The "EchoLeak" security flaw affected Microsoft 365 Copilot
Two exploits are threatening Secure Boot, but Microsoft is only patching one of them
The security standard keeps on failing, spectacularly
Microsoft Project, the top project management tool is just $10 now
Save $200 on Microsoft Project for a limited time
The Outer Worlds 2 is officially Microsoft's first $80 game
"Celebrate capitalism by pre-ordering today"
The first Xbox handheld: Microsoft and Asus unveil ROG Xbox Ally with Windows 11 and multi-store gaming
Play games from Steam, Epic Store, Game Pass, and more