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Microsoft is killing SMS login codes for personal accounts For years, typing in a six-digit code sent to your phone has been the universal standard for verifying your identity online….

Since stepping into the role, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been keen to gather more fan feedback as she begins to shape the future of the brand, and that’s now…

Apple’s MacBook Neo may have some new competition, and I’m not talking about Windows laptops that have been discounted. New PCs from Honor, ASUS, and HP have been spotted at…

At the Open Source Summit North America 2026, Microsoft today revealed a sweeping set of updates aimed at strengthening the foundation of the AI-native era. Central to these announcements is…

One of the only 50th Anniversary Surface Laptops is now lost in Microsoft’s void, and it’s unclear if its owner will ever get the device back. Rhener Furtado was one…

Key Takeaways: Tycoon 2FA now abuses Microsoft’s device login flow instead of stealing passwords. The phishing kit uses advanced evasion and anti-analysis techniques to avoid detection. Researchers warn that Microsoft…

Retailers across the board are honoring Memorial Day early with special discounts on computers, laptops, and other electronics for a limited time. Case in point, the HP OmniBook X Flip…

NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Microsoft partner WinWire, strengthening its enterprise AI, agentic AI and cloud-native development capabilities while adding more than 1,000 Azure engineers and…

Cale Hunt (Image credit: Windows Central) What I’m working on this week: I’m working through desktop gaming PC testing, and I’m enjoying Vampire Crawlers on Steam Deck while with playoff…

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Microsoft is finally restoring Windows 10 features in Windows 11 after more than five years of waiting. The first wave includes the ability to reposition the taskbar and make it…

A cybersecurity researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a Windows privilege escalation zero-day dubbed “MiniPlasma” that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows systems.  The exploit was…

Amazon isn’t waiting for Memorial Day on May 25, 2026, to host its stockpiled discounts as it has now opened its Memorial Day Sales event, reducing the price on various…

Former executive says Microsoft missed the AI race Microsoft’s aggressive, multi-billion-dollar push into artificial intelligence was supposed to be a flawless victory. The integration of Copilot into Windows 11, Microsoft…

The Tycoon2FA phishing kit now supports device-code phishing attacks and abuses Trustifi click-tracking URLs to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts. Despite an international law enforcement operation disrupting the Tycoon2FA phishing platform…

Microsoft told Windows Latest that the new “SecureBoot” folder created by Windows 11’s May 2026 Update (KB5089549) is expected behavior for Secure Boot certificates update and not a known issue….

I recently covered Winhanced, going in-depth on why I personally prefer using it over Microsoft’s current offerings, which is essentially just the Xbox App in full-screen using the previously named…

More than 25 years after the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was created, its financial ties to Microsoft have officially come to an end. The foundation’s trust sold its last…

In 2024, a report claimed that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is still intimately involved in the company’s affairs despite stepping down from the board to focus on philanthropy. It further…

Summary Teams gets a standardized preview for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to boost speed and reliability. Update rolls out automatically with no admin action; should reach devices by late June…

Windows 11 is currently undergoing a massive, under-the-hood reconstruction. Internally dubbed “Project K2,” this initiative is tasked with gutting “AI slop” and legacy overhead to make the OS feel native…

Microsoft says Windows has personalization and customization in its DNA, and it plans to roll out new features over the coming months that will give you greater control over Windows…

Windows 11’s latest Patch Tuesday update is a big one that includes new features, significant improvements, and support for haptic feedback on supported accessories. Going into the month, I would…

A security researcher claims Microsoft quietly fixed an Azure Backup for AKS vulnerability after rejecting his report, and blocking a CVE from being issued. The researcher’s report describes a critical privilege escalation flaw…

Microsoft’s new Driver Quality Initiative will actively penalize poorly optimized Windows drivers that cause battery drain, overheating, and system lag If you have ever pulled your Windows laptop out of…

With the RAM Crisis driving the prices of PC towers and laptops to ludicrous heights, Mini-PCs have become a popular alternative option for people who want to get their everyday…

Microsoft confirms Exchange zero-day, CISA warns it’s under active exploitation. getty It’s been something of a rough few days for Microsoft Exchange on the security vulnerability front. A zero-day being…

An outdated or buggy driver can ruin a day at your desk. From not being able to connect to a printer to your PC not recognizing a device, a faulty…

Microsoft has finally confirmed that it’s aware of an issue where Windows 11’s May 2026 Update (KB5089549) fails to install due to errors such as 0x800f0922, 0x80240069, 0x80240031, among others….