Windows 11 is finally getting automatic dark mode, years after third-party apps did Microsoft’s job | Windows

Windows 11’s latest Experimental builds have strings that show Microsoft is developing an in-built Auto Dark Mode feature, meaning users could eventually schedule Windows to switch between light and dark…

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Windows 11’s last Secure Boot deadline is weeks away, here’s what you must do | Windows

When Microsoft rolled out the September 2026 Patch Tuesday update, it once again reminded us that the Secure Boot certificate update is still being rolled out. The company says it’ll…

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Passkey-themed social engineering leads to identity and cloud compromise | Windows

In this article Microsoft Security Research is tracking active cloud-based intrusions spanning multiple accounts in which unusual sign-ins were followed by threat actor-added authentication methods, high-volume Microsoft Graph activity, SharePoint…

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ICON taps Anthropic and Microsoft as it puts clinical-trial agents into production | Windows

ICON is developing AI agents to reduce administrative work and give clinical research associates more time for site relationships. Clinical trials are among the pharma domains seeing the most rapid…

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Microsoft Store returns to Syria amid easing limits | Windows

DAMASCUS – Users in Syria have begun regaining access to the Microsoft Store in recent days without the need for virtual private networks (VPNs), marking a new development after years…

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First it was Neo, and now it’s iPhone Duo — Apple keeps robbing Microsoft of its Surface device names, and I’m mad about it | Windows

I loved my Surface Duo a lot. It was a unique folding phone with two screens instead of a single foldable display, supported pen input, and was the thinnest of…

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The foldable iPhone Duo is here, and it’s the Surface Duo Microsoft gave up on in 2023 | Windows

Apple is entering the foldable phone market with what the company so “creatively” calls iPhone Duo, starting at $2,000 for 256GB, with a book-style design featuring a 5.4-inch outer display…

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‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’ PC remote code exploits have been fixed, says Activision | Windows

I’ve been following this story for a while, but it seems like Call of Duty fans of at least one of their PC versions have cause to celebrate this week….

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PUBG: DED.NET is not your average Battle Royale | Windows

If someone told you PUBG Studios was making a new entry where you could slice off your own hands and replace them with blades or slither across water like an…

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This insanely cute and heartwarming co-op game could be the cure for parental existential dread | Windows

Conversations with children have a terrifying way of making you feel horrendously old. Recently, I showed my teenager a cassette player, only to watch him tilt his head and ask…

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Microsoft warns: Don’t delay Windows 11’s update released today, confirms record security fixes as AI becomes a threat | Windows

Microsoft has just released its September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, with the movable taskbar being the talk of the town, but there’s more to the story than fancy features. 974…

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Researcher Drops New Microsoft Defender PoC Showing ShieldBreak Patch Can Be Bypassed | Windows

Ravie LakshmananSep 09, 2026Vulnerability / Endpoint Security The security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse has dropped a proof-of-concept (PoC) for yet another zero-day in Microsoft Defender. The vulnerability, codenamed ShieldCrash,…

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Microsoft revives Bill Gates’ “PC on every desk” promise for Windows 11, now it means AI | Windows

Microsoft is making Windows ready for local AI. It’s been more than 6 years since Bill Gates officially severed all formal corporate ties with Microsoft, but his vision from 40…

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I tested Windows 11 September 2026 update, here’s everything new, improved, and fixed | Windows

Microsoft has started rolling out the September 2026 Patch Tuesday (KB5124008 – OS build 26200.9445 and 26100.9445) update for Windows 11, and after testing it thoroughly, I would say this…

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Windows 11 KB5124008 out with 5 features, direct download links for offline installer (.msu) | Windows

Windows 11 KB5124008 is here, and it comes with at least five of the most requested features, including a smaller taskbar and Bing-free Windows Search. It’s a massive release, and…

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Threat Actors Exploiting Microsoft 365 Power Pages Misconfigurations to Target Financial Services Firms | Windows

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is warning registered investment advisers and broker-dealers about a significant security threat involving misconfigured Microsoft Power Pages portals that can allow…

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Microsoft Releases September 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates | Windows

Microsoft has just released the September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1 and 25H2/24H2. The biggest new feature is the ability to select the taskbar location and…

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This limited-time deal gets you Microsoft Office 2024 for $50 | Windows

TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows is on sale for $49.97 (reg. $249.99), giving you six desktop apps with a lifetime license for one PC. $49.97 $249.99 Save…

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McDonald’s Halo McNuggets are dry, disappointing, and break game lore | Windows

I’ve probably eaten my entire body weight in chicken nuggets over the course of my life. I’m in my late 30s, so that’s a lot of meals to hit that…

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Windows 11 just restored a Windows 10 feature after five years, the movable taskbar | Windows

The September 2026 Patch Tuesday update, KB5124008, is out, and it finally lets you move the Windows 11 taskbar to any edge of the screen. I have been on a…

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This person has the most ludicrous collection of 400 copies of a single Xbox 360 game, and honestly, I kind of love it | Windows

I’ve been once again building up my own Xbox 360 games collection of late, no longer limited to those supporting backwards compatibility. I’ve been introducing my son to the console…

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance’s latest batch of trailers has brought back one of the most requested features for one of my favorite weapons | Windows

Over the last few days, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance has released a slew of new weapon trailers showing off the new Boost Bracer mechanic’s enhancements for the Hammer, Light Bowgun,…

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Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch earliest in New Zealand, so I’m reminding you that changing your Xbox’s region is really easy | Windows

Grand Theft Auto 6 will finally launch on November 19, 2026, at midnight in your region. Technically, that means New Zealand gets it earliest, as 00:00 NZDT (New Zealand Daylight…

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Windows 10 users were right: Microsoft confirms it’ll add the missing options to Windows 11 | Windows

Speaking at IFA 2026, Microsoft confirmed it will add more customization and personalization features to Windows 11, giving you greater control over the operating system. The ability to move the…

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Seattle Times, Newsday Sue OpenAI, Microsoft, Alleging Copyright Infringement | Windows

The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft on Friday, alleging in federal court that the tech companies copied the newspapers’ journalism without permission to train their AI systems….

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Microsoft Has a $1,000 Problem With Its Next Xbox | Windows

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financials) wants its next Xbox to do more than the current one. The problem is what gamers will pay for it. Project Helix is Microsoft’s next-generation console,…

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Microsoft 365, Notion, Evernote, Todoist, and Grammarly cost $550 a year, and I replaced all of them for free | Windows

After the subscription boom, retaining access to the software you need has become more expensive than ever before. Because these renewals happen at different times of the year, most of…

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Windows 11 hack unlocks animated profile pictures Microsoft has been hiding from you | Windows

Windows 11 normally turns your profile picture into a handful of static, resized copies before using it in the OS Start menu, Settings page, or lock screen. However, you can…

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Microsoft tightens AI governance as agentic risks rise | Windows

Microsoft has published its third annual Responsible AI Transparency Report, outlining changes to its governance of generative and agentic AI. The report says Microsoft has revised its internal Responsible AI…

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Microsoft said it would cut Windows 11 ads, then put a Harry Potter ad on your desktop if you use Bing Wallpaper | Windows

If you’ve set up Bing-powered wallpapers on Windows 11 (and Windows 10), you might see a full-fledged advertisement for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter + Fantastic Beasts 11-film collection. And if…

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