Iranian cyber group MuddyWater exploits Microsoft Teams to steal credentials | Windows

The latest detected campaign once again puts the spotlight on MuddyWater, a well-known cybercriminal group linked to Iran that now uses the Microsoft platform to infiltrate corporate networks, steal credentials,…

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Microsoft is upgrading Windows 11 touchpad with four new gestures | Windows

Today, Microsoft released a brand new batch of Windows 11 Insider Preview builds across all of its active testing channels, with some Builds getting a huge touchpad upgrade. The May…

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The all-new Xbox achievement update is rolling out now to everyone — here’s what’s changed | Windows

Back in April, my colleague Brendan Lowry covered an exciting new Insider update where Xbox revealed it was finally giving achievements a bit of a refresh. Now, a full month…

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This $30 Microsoft Office Pro 2021 deal keeps things simple on Windows | Windows

Not every computer needs a whole new workflow. In fact, sometimes all it needs is Office. That is really what this $29.97 Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows deal (reg….

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Windows 11’s iconic system sounds may be getting a refresh, Microsoft drops a hint | Windows

Windows 11 might soon sound a lot different. While Microsoft has spent the last few months aggressively fixing under-the-hood performance issues and refining the looks of the operating system, it…

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Microsoft teases a new Xbox dashboard UI for console and PC — it’s got fewer ads, and takes inspiration from Xbox Cloud Gaming too | Windows

Much of the conversation surrounding Xbox and how Microsoft and the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plan to strengthen the brand moving forward has been centered around the upcoming console-PC…

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Microsoft May Shelve 2030 Clean Energy Target Amid AI Power Consumption Growth | Windows

Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering parts of its 2030 clean energy strategy, including its ambitious goal to match 100% of its electricity use with carbon-free energy on an hourly basis, Bloomberg…

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“We have to sweat every single detail”: Microsoft’s Xbox CEO Asha Sharma vows to deliver Xbox updates every two weeks to “fix the fundamentals on console and PC” in 2026 | Windows

Since Asha Sharma stepped up as the CEO of Xbox after Phil Spencer retired in February, one of her core focuses has been reinforcing the core of the brand with…

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Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect — and that’s a shame | Windows

Xbox Mode is indeed here for Windows 11, despite online concerns surrounding the rollout, especially as it’s currently being released in phases. For those unaware, Xbox Mode essentially puts the…

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Inavate AV | clickshare and logitech launch room bundle cert | Windows

Barco has announced that ClickShare Hub Core with Logitech MeetUp 2 is now Certified for Microsoft Teams. This wireless room system bundle delivers wireless conferencing and presentation with AI-enhanced audio…

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Microsoft reveals why some Windows 11 updates can take a while to install, even after a quick download | Windows

Windows updates are usually quick as long as you have a stable internet connection. The monthly cumulative updates, which can be as large as 5GB, do not take more than…

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Microsoft OneDrive Review 2026: The Best Cloud Storage for Microsoft Users? | Windows

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The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is “a solid device performance-wise and a step up from previous Galaxy Book Pro laptops” that deserves this discount | Windows

If you’re aspiring to become a digital artist, then one of the best types of laptops to help create your digital art with is a 2-in-1 laptop. These laptops offer…

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I tested Windows 11’s hidden Low Latency Profile, and budget PCs are about to feel premium | Windows

Windows 11’s upcoming Low Latency Profile feature makes opening apps faster If you have watched any of the viral videos showcasing the new MacBook Neo, you have probably noticed how…

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Scared that Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext? A dedicated password manager keeps them inside an encrypted vault | Windows

A security researcher recently revealed that Microsoft Edge stores and loads all saved passwords in plaintext in your PC’s memory, not on disk, upon startup. Edge is the only Chromium…

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How Microsoft is governing thousands of Kubernetes clusters without manual intervention | Windows

Kubernetes is complicated; everybody knows it. Logically enough, Kubernetes deployed as a cluster of collected and coalesced instances at “fleet scale” is unquestionably complicated. Synchronizing the configurations of thousands of…

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Telegram on Windows Phone?! I’m digging my old Lumia out of storage to try this app | Windows

Windows Phone is getting a bit of a second life these days. 8Marketplace is restoring app access with custom patches. You can even get Discord to work on a Windows…

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Microsoft Internal Document Shows Buyout Offers to US Employees | Windows

Microsoft released details of its buyout offer for long-serving employees in an internal document viewed by Business Insider. Loading audio narration… Microsoft last month announced it would offer buyouts to…

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Razer’s mechanical gaming keyboard offered “endless customization” — and now it comes with a discounted price tag | Windows

Gaming accessories by Razer are a cut above the rest in terms of quality control and performance, and the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro keyboard is no exception. With its high-grade…

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Inspira Enterprise expands its Security Copilot Agent Portfolio: Now Live with Two Agents on the Microsoft Security Store | Windows

DALLAS, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inspira Enterprise, a global leader in cybersecurity, data, and AI solutions, digital resilience, and platform-driven transformation, today announced the general availability of two agents in…

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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced its dev team, and it’s full of Mass Effect and KotOR BioWare talent — now I’m even more excited for the RPG | Windows

Love and appreciation for Star Wars is in the air right now thanks to the Star Wars Day celebrations of May 4 (and “Revenge of the Fifth” on the day…

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Microsoft finally begins testing Windows 10-like smaller taskbar for Windows 11 after removing it in 2021 | Windows

Microsoft previously told Windows Latest that it’s working on a smaller taskbar and plans to bring back resize controls, similar to Windows 10. Now, we’re already seeing early signs of…

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PanTerra Networks Integrates UCaaS Capabilities into Microsoft Teams Environment | Windows

PanTerra Networks announced the availability of its all-in-one unified communications-as-a-service platform inside Microsoft Teams, bringing enterprise voice, business SMS and MMS, secure fax, visual voicemail with transcription, and synchronized…

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Forza Horizon 6 is driving into Xbox Game Pass this month, along with heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages and Subnautica 2, and more | Windows

May 2026 is looking to be a big month for Xbox Game Pass, as some of the Xbox titles dropping in the first half of the month alone are big…

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Microsoft admits Windows 11 is still built on 90s-era Win32, and no one saw it coming | Windows

When you right-click a file in Windows 11 or launch a traditional desktop application, you are interacting with code that predates the commercial internet. The Win32 API, introduced all the…

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Windows 11 pulls back AI as Microsoft plans to remove Copilot where it doesn’t meet its promise | Windows

For the past two years, the Windows ecosystem has felt like a glowing billboard for Microsoft’s artificial intelligence ambitions. But the era of forcing AI down the throats of consumers…

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Our favorite Snapdragon X Elite laptop with “peak clamshell form factor”, once again escapes the claws of RAM price hikes with this deal | Windows

The Microsoft Surface laptop (7th Edition), once a shining, affordable beacon for efficient workflow productivity, has now become a luxury item for the rich due to the RAM crisis driving…

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Teams calls are about to get a lot harder to fake | Windows

Microsoft Teams Calling is getting a new feature that will warn users about suspicious inbound VoIP calls from first-time external callers who might be impersonating trusted brands. Brand Impersonation Protection…

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This compact 75% gaming keyboard is an “ultra-comfortable option” with a hot-swappable design — it’s hard to beat | Windows

Razer is a king when it comes to gaming accessories, and the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% is one of its best efforts. With a comfortable wristrest, high polling rates that…

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Here’s what Microsoft is offering long-serving employees to voluntarily retire | Windows

Microsoft revealed last month that it’s planning to offer long-serving employees in the US the ability to voluntarily retire. While the terms of the buyout were supposed to be announced…

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