Category: MICROSOFT

Microsoft is tightening restrictions on users trying to bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11.

Microsoft Excel, one of the most influential software tools in history, marks its 40th anniversary today.

Microsoft has restricted the Israel Ministry of Defense from using some of its technology after an internal investigation revealed the ministry was using the company’s services to store surveillance data on Palestinian phone calls.

Windows 10 support is ending on October 14th, 2025, but Microsoft has been forced to make its Extended Security Updates (ESU) free in parts of Europe after pressure from a consumer advocacy group.

Microsoft is leaning into nostalgia with a surprising fashion crossover — limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs.

Microsoft has started testing video wallpapers for Windows 11, allowing users to set video files such as MP4 or MKV as their desktop background.

Microsoft has begun rolling out the beta version of its AI-powered Gaming Copilot to Windows 11 systems for users aged 18 and older, excluding those in mainland China. Branded as a “personal gaming sidekick,” Gaming Copilot will also be available in the Xbox mobile app...

Microsoft is adding free AI-powered text writing features to Notepad for Windows 11 users with Copilot+ PCs.

Consumer Reports is asking Microsoft to delay its plan to end free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.

Microsoft has announced that it will officially deprecate its Monetize Now platform on October 15, 2025, as part of an effort to streamline its advertising services.

Microsoft is adding a new feature to Windows 11 that lets users quickly check their Wi-Fi network speed directly from the taskbar.

Microsoft has once again reminded customers that Windows 10 will officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025 — just 30 days from now.

Microsoft has mitigated a major Exchange Online outage that disrupted email and calendar access for customers worldwide.

Microsoft has escaped a fine from the European Commission after facing antitrust charges for bundling its Teams app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Asobo Studio has updated Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with enhanced support for NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 technology.

Microsoft has announced that its analytics platform, Clarity, will begin enforcing cookie consent requirements in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and Switzerland.

Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters was temporarily locked down on Monday after activists from the group “No Azure for Apartheid” staged a sit-in at President Brad Smith’s office in Building 34.

Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that lets users continue Android apps on their PC, starting with Spotify.

Microsoft is rolling out a new experimental feature in Windows 11 that brings AI-powered file search to the Copilot app.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 updates are reportedly causing serious problems for certain SSDs and HDDs, leading to data corruption and drive failures.