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Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Three Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Actively Exploited; Two Still Unpatched

Threat actors are exploiting three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for elevated privileges, with one flaw already addressed by Microsoft.
Productivity
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs

Identifying and managing background processes can optimize PC performance and reduce memory usage.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Users complain of UK Azure capacity problems

Azure UK is full. Like full full. There's no additional quota available in any UK region, meaning no new VMs or AKS clusters can be created.
Tech industry
#google
Apple
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I tried the new Gemini app for Mac - and it's better than the website in one big way

Google has launched a Gemini app for Mac that includes website features and can analyze content in shared windows.
Digital life
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.
Web design
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Google's Spotlight-like desktop search bar for Windows is available for everyone

Google has launched a desktop app for Windows that allows users to search the web and local files, similar to macOS's Spotlight.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I tried the new Gemini app for Mac - and it's better than the website in one big way

Google has launched a Gemini app for Mac that includes website features and can analyze content in shared windows.
Digital life
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.
Web design
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Google's Spotlight-like desktop search bar for Windows is available for everyone

Google has launched a desktop app for Windows that allows users to search the web and local files, similar to macOS's Spotlight.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I've used Dell's new XPS 16 for a week, and it's the Windows laptop to beat in 2026

Dell's 2026 XPS lineup returns with refined features and premium design, making it a strong contender for the best laptop of the year.
#microsoft
UX design
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Why Microsoft's war on Windows' Control Panel is taking so long

Microsoft is gradually migrating Control Panel items to the Settings app in Windows 11, focusing on design clarity and user experience.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

Microsoft is increasing Surface PC prices significantly, with no new devices under $1,000 and major price hikes across the lineup.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A new tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, extracts data from Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature, raising ongoing security and privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Notepad loses Copilot icon as Microsoft gives subtlety a try

Microsoft removes the Copilot button from Notepad, replacing it with 'Writing Tools', while retaining AI features under a new option.
UX design
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Why Microsoft's war on Windows' Control Panel is taking so long

Microsoft is gradually migrating Control Panel items to the Settings app in Windows 11, focusing on design clarity and user experience.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

Microsoft is increasing Surface PC prices significantly, with no new devices under $1,000 and major price hikes across the lineup.
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Microsoft Teams cheat sheet: How to get started

Using the Mic button and dropdown, you can select your audio devices, including your speaker volume. In most cases, Teams selects this correctly, but if you want to switch to a Bluetooth or USB headset, for instance, choose the right device from the Speaker and Microphone section of the right pane.
Remote teams
#windows
Boston food
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Windows takes a crash dump after one McDonald's too many

Windows crashed at a McDonald's order screen, displaying a Blue Screen of Death instead of order progress.
Boston food
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Windows takes a crash dump after one McDonald's too many

Windows crashed at a McDonald's order screen, displaying a Blue Screen of Death instead of order progress.
#windows-10
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

I tried 0patch as a last resort for my Windows 10 PC - here's how it compares to its promises

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

I tried 0patch as a last resort for my Windows 10 PC - here's how it compares to its promises

#windows-11
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Software development

Microsoft's Windows Insider Program is no longer a confusing mess

fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Software development

Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 testers unlock experimental features without ViVeTool

Tech industry
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Engadget Podcast: Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI?

Microsoft plans to refocus Windows 11 on customization and core features, moving away from heavy Copilot AI integration.
Productivity
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar

Microsoft is reintroducing the ability to move the Windows taskbar to the top or sides of the screen in response to user feedback.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Microsoft's Windows Insider Program is no longer a confusing mess

Microsoft is simplifying the Insider Program for Windows 11, introducing a more reliable Beta channel and easier feature management.
Software development
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 testers unlock experimental features without ViVeTool

Windows 11 testers can now access experimental features directly through the new Experimental Channel without third-party apps.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Microsoft's Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security

Microsoft's Windows 11 updates enhance usability, performance, and security with notable features like Smart App Control and improved Narrator functionality.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Engadget Podcast: Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI?

Microsoft plans to refocus Windows 11 on customization and core features, moving away from heavy Copilot AI integration.
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

"TotalRecall Reloaded" tool finds a side entrance to Windows 11's Recall database

The Recall system's security is compromised by AIXHost.exe, which lacks the same protections after user authentication.
Software development
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Microsoft's "commitment to Windows quality" starts with overhaul of beta program

The Release Preview channel will serve as a hidden option for IT shops to test upcoming updates without needing to wipe PCs.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The miracle of PowerToys, Microsoft's last great Windows app

What started in 2019 as a couple of utilities for things like window and shortcut management has gradually expanded to nearly 30 useful tools, including a keyboard shortcut creator, an image-to-text extractor, and a better search bar than the one that's built into Windows proper. PowerToys has become wildly popular among Windows power users, with more than 70 million downloads to date, but it's also completely free, with no ads, Office upsells, or ham-fisted Copilot integrations.
Productivity
#windows-update
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

Windows 11 hit by bevy of bugs to kick off 2026 - here's the roundup

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

Windows 11 hit by bevy of bugs to kick off 2026 - here's the roundup

Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug Crippling PCs, Blocking Access to Core Drive

A Windows 11 bug from the February 2026 security update locks users out of their C: drive, primarily affecting Samsung computers, preventing access to files and launching applications.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Is Microsoft really spying on you with Windows telemetry?

When Windows 10 was released in 2015, it was immediately controversial, with critics zeroing in on one feature in particular: telemetry. I spent many months in those early days reading one article after another on the subject that read, in retrospect, like entries from the diary of a mad conspiracy theorist.
Privacy technologies
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Windows 11, not AI, kick-started the PC upgrade cycle

Corporate IT upgrades, driven by Windows 11 hardware requirements and overdue replacements, fueled a 9.1% worldwide PC shipment rebound in 2025.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Microsoft releases second emergency Windows 11 update to fix Outlook crashes

Microsoft released a cumulative out-of-band Windows update fixing Outlook crashes and cloud-file access errors caused by the January 2026 security update.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Windows 11 tops market share as 10 faces extended farewell

I don't think any organization wants to pay for ESU licenses. Many organizations will migrate, but a non-trivial subset will rely on ESU as a safety net because their constraints are less about 'deciding to upgrade' and more about validating dependencies and coordinating operational downtime.
Tech industry
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Can't upgrade to Windows 11? I found the best Linux distro to replace your Windows 10 PC

SDesk is an Arch-based Linux distro with a familiar GNOME desktop layout, standard preinstalled apps, and easy app installation via Octopi or Flatpak.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Microsoft's first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shuting down

January 2026 Windows update caused remote connection/authentication failures across multiple Windows releases; Secure Launch on Windows 11 23H2 may prevent shutdown or hibernation.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft dials up the nagging in Windows, calls it security

Windows will enable default runtime integrity safeguards and introduce granular user consent prompts, restricting unsigned code while allowing overrides and developer checks.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Windows Shutdown Bug Spreads to Windows 10, Microsoft Confirms

A Windows update bug tied to System Guard Secure Launch prevents many Intel-based PCs running Windows 10/11 from shutting down or hibernating, causing immediate restarts.
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