Knox, Microsoft Seek to Speed Up Government Access to Tech | Windows
Knox has partnered with Microsoft on secure government access to commercial software The partnership targets a 90-day path to production-ready federal cloud environments The 2026 FedCiv Summit on Oct. 29…
Read moreBing Images Flaws Let Crafted SVGs Run Commands as SYSTEM on Microsoft’s Servers | Windows
A crafted SVG submitted to Bing’s image search ran commands as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Microsoft’s production image-processing workers, and as root on the Linux machines in the same fleet. XBOW’s…
Read moreMicrosoft launches new in-house AI models it says cut costs up to 89% versus OpenAI | Windows
Microsoft AI released two new in-house models into public preview on Wednesday — MAI-Image-2.5-Pro, its highest-fidelity image generator to date, and MAI-Voice-2-Flash, a speech model built for high-volume enterprise workloads…
Read moreThis Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 flight stick actually has a feature that changes the game for PS5 pilots | Windows
Not so long ago I wrote about my next step in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 being the acquisition of a Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One. The thought process was that it’s…
Read moreHP admits 30% of PCs still run Windows 10, rejecting Windows 11, and it’s why Microsoft caved on support | Windows
Microsoft has extended Windows 10 support until October 2027, but it’s not out of kindness. New data suggests that customers are still rejecting Windows 11, even as the original extended…
Read more“We’ve got a few more surprises coming” Microsoft talks what’s next for Surface and the people’s desire for a Surface Studio monitor in new video | Windows
In a new video, Microsoft Executive Vice President of Windows+Devices Pavan Davuluri, and Corporate Vice President of Surface Brett Ostrum have sat down to talk about what’s next for Surface,…
Read moreCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta dates revealed — Here’s how and when you can play | Windows
We’re inching ever closer to the official release date for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and that means it’s almost time for fans of the first-person shooter franchise to…
Read moreCliff Bleszinski, the lead designer of Xbox 360’s original Gears of War trilogy, wants to work full-time on video games again after an eight-year hiatus | Windows
Cliff Bleszinski is a legendary name among Xbox fans, as this man was the lead designer behind the original Gears of War trilogy that helped put the Xbox 360 become…
Read moreKnox Systems, Microsoft Partner to Accelerate Secure Government Cloud Innovation on Azure | Windows
Knox Systems (Knox), the largest, longest-running federal managed cloud, announced a collaboration with Microsoft to help commercial software companies deploy secure, mission-ready solutions on Microsoft Azure Government Cloud for…
Read moreWindows 11 is one step closer to fixing laptop touchpads and the Start menu | Windows
Microsoft released a slew of Windows Insider Builds last night, continuing a trend of non-Friday releases. The tech giant says that it is “working on getting all flights back on…
Read moreMicrosoft accepts defeat on the Windows 11 Copilot key with a “Do nothing” switch, but PCs still ship with it | Windows
Windows 11 is testing a new “feature” that will let you reassign the Copilot key to do nothing. Yes, literally. Newer Windows PCs have shipped with a dedicated Copilot key…
Read moreYour Windows 11 PC is auto-installing updates it doesn’t need if you turned on “Get the latest updates..” toggle | Windows
If you’ve enabled the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle on the Windows Update page, you may want to turn it off. Otherwise, Windows could install…
Read moreMicrosoft outage hits Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook | Windows
A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting access to several websites and applications on Thursday morning. Microsoft Outage What we know: A Microsoft outage is affecting several different sites and applications,…
Read moreMicrosoft Copilot Deployments Delayed Over Security Concerns | Windows
Two-thirds of organizations have delayed or cancelled deployment of Microsoft Copilot over concerns that the AI-powered assistant could expose confidential data, a survey of security leaders has revealed. CoreView’s State…
Read moreMicrosoft’s 3-day patching directive comes with added operational risk | Windows
“[Enterprises should focus on] identifying vulnerabilities with credible and functional PoCs, verified exploitation, or sustained attention from ransomware groups, threat actors, and botnets,” says Caitlin Condon, vice president of security…
Read moreThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past DLC expansion has been confirmed to appear at Gamescom 2026’s opening night live ceremony | Windows
Fans of the legendary action-RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, won’t have to wonder when they can expect to see gameplay footage of its upcoming Songs of the Past expansion…
Read moreFirst Look: The Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ is Kensington’s most advanced trackball yet, built for speed, comfort, and serious productivity | Windows
If you spend your entire day managing complex multi-monitor setups, editing video, or plowing through spreadsheets, you know that standard mice aren’t always the best fit for long-term comfort. While…
Read moreMicrosoft Whiteboard is not shutting down, but you still may lose access next month | Windows
Microsoft Whiteboard will still be available after August 22, 2026, but you may not be able to use it. After that date, the app will require a Microsoft Business account….
Read moreHalo: Campaign Evolved is the star of Xbox Game Pass’ 2nd July wave of new games, alongside an original RPG by Game Freak and a classic id Software FPS | Windows
Microsoft has a lot of work to bring good cheer back to gamers after its massive restructuring of Xbox laid off 3,200 people, and one of the ways it’s doing…
Read moreThese special Surface PCs are reserved for true Manchester United fans | Windows
Microsoft Surface will appear prominently in front of football fans, and I don’t mean “American football.” Manchester United and Qualcomm have expanded their partnership, which will continue to promote Surface…
Read moreFirst look: Windows 11 is replacing Windows 95-era Properties dialog, now with dark mode and WinUI | Windows
Microsoft has finally begun replacing the decades-old File Explorer Properties dialog with a modern version as part of the company’s efforts to modernize Windows 11. Thankfully, the new Properties dialog…
Read moreMicrosoft Teams now lets you test mic and speakers before meetings, ending the can-you-hear-me chaos | Windows
Microsoft says it has almost finished rolling out a feature that lets you test your microphone and speakers before joining a meeting. It’s similar to the audio and camera preview…
Read moreMicrosoft admits SMS and voice MFA can’t stop AI attacks, mandates passkeys in Entra by February 2027 | Windows
Microsoft no longer believes SMS and voice are reliable MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and wants everyone to embrace passkeys. Starting February 2027, Microsoft Entra customers will be required to use passkeys,…
Read moreROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL Encourages Microsoft | Windows
NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May…
Read moreUniverus Acquires Microsoft Solutions Partner TrellisPoint, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction | Windows
TrellisPoint has been acquired by Univerus TrellisPoint, a Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, and Azure consultancy, has been acquired by Univerus. IT ExchangeNet advised TrellisPoint. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES,…
Read morePowering America’s Genesis Mission: Microsoft’s commitment to scientific discovery | Windows
Today, we’re excited to share a long-term commitment to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, backed by a $60 million investment designed to accelerate AI for science and the…
Read moreCopilot in Teams: Microsoft’s Success Story – UC Today | Windows
Enterprise collaboration leaders do not need another explanation of what an AI meeting recap is. They need to know what happens after they buy the licences: which Teams policies must…
Read moreSteam Deck sales are going off a cliff but you shouldn’t be buying one right now anyway | Windows
There’s a story doing the rounds about how Steam Deck sales have cratered in recent times, courtesy of the team at Boiling Steam looking at data and crunching numbers. There’s…
Read moreSurface Pro with Snapdragon X2 is now available with a noticeable graphics bump | Windows
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro pairs Snapdragon X2 processors with a 2-in-1 design that set the standard for the form factor. The new Surface Pro launched this summer, and it comes…
Read moreNvidia says Sega’s $5 million Dreamcast‑era investment saved the company, and 30 years later the partnership is coming full circle | Windows
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang seems to be everywhere these days, and there’s often an interesting tidbit of history that gets revealed during his appearances. The latest comes from last week’s…
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