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Faulty Windows cybersecurity update takes out banks, airlines and other major companies worldwide
A massive Microsoft Windows BSOD (blue screen of death) outage has impacted multiple companies worldwide including airlines, broadcasters and others.
Microsoft Notepad just got spellcheck in the year 2024
Microsoft Notepad just got spellcheck in the year 2024. Notepad is more than 40 years old.
Microsoft moves to resolve privacy concerns over its Recall feature
Microsoft is making changes to its Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs in an attempt to resolve privacy concerns. The tool will be opt-in, so it won’t screenshot your activity without permission.
Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPN
Microsoft says the April security updates for Windows may break your VPN. Oops!
Windows 11 now comes with its own adware
It used to be that you could pay for a retail version of Windows 11 and expect it to be ad-free, but those days are apparently finito.
Microsoft's Windows 11 beta testers may start seeing ads in the Start menu
Microsoft is exploring the idea of putting ads in your Windows 11 Start menu.
Qualcomm says most Windows games will work on its latest Arm laptop chipset
At this week's Game Developers Conference, Qualcomm tried to assure devs that most Windows titles will "just work" on laptops with its Snapdragon X Elite chipset thanks to emulation.
Microsoft is ending support for Android apps on Windows
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Android apps for Windows. The company is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android, the underlying component behind the Amazon Appstore in Windows 11.
Windows 11 gets Microsoft Copilot plugins and more AI upgrades
Microsoft will start rolling out a slow of upgrades today to make its AI assistant more useful in Windows 11.
Microsoft is nixing its Windows mixed reality platform
Microsoft is ending its Windows Mixed Reality platform, adding to a list of deprecated Windows features. This includes Windows Mixed Reality, the accompanying Mixed Reality Portal app and Windows Mixed Reality for Steam VR.
Microsoft reportedly plans to bring its AI-powered Copilot to Windows 10
Microsoft reportedly plans to bring Copilot, its generative-AI-powered personal assistant, to late adopters. It would include “roughly the same” Copilot button and sidebar experience from Windows 11.
Windows 11's new AI features: How to use Paint, Clipchamp, Snipping Tool and Photos
Microsoft is adding a bunch of generative AI-powered features to Windows 11. Here are some pointers on how to use the AI features in Paint, Clipchamp, Snipping Tool and Photos.
Microsoft's Windows 11 2023 update rolls out, bringing Copilot AI to more users
Today Microsoft has begun rolling out its Windows 11 2023 update (also know as version 23H2).
Microsoft Copilot: Here's everything you need to know about the company's AI assistant
Microsoft’s Copilot AI has officially launched for Windows 11 devices. Here’s everything you need to know about enabling and disabling the feature suite.
Microsoft’s big Windows 11 update drops on September 26 with Copilot AI baked in
Microsoft is releasing a big Windows 11 update on September 26. Update 23H2 includes the new AI-powered Windows Copilot feature, a native RAR app, a new volume mixer and a lot more.
Microsoft’s Panos Panay leaves company after nearly 20 years
Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft after 19 years with the company, as confirmed via an official tweet. He’s been operating as the chief product officer with Microsoft, heading up Windows development and the company’s Surface line. Rajesh Jha, Microsoft’s vice president of experience and devices, broke the news in an email to employees.
Engadget Podcast: Microsoft’s Panos Panay on bringing AI to Windows 11
This week, we chat with Panos Panay, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer, about Windows Copilot, a new “AI assistant” headed to Windows 11.
Windows 11 finally gets native RAR support
Windows 11 is finally getting native rar support, ending the tyranny of third-party apps like WinRAR. It’s part of the open-source libarchive project and can handle multiple file formats beyond RAR, like 7-zip, tar and gz, among others. Microsoft also says the technology allows for more efficient compression.
Microsoft puts AI in the heart of Windows 11 with Windows Copilot
With Windows Copilot, Microsoft aims to put AI in the center of Windows 11.
Microsoft is helping developers build their own ChatGPT-compatible AI copilots
Microsoft has a lot of news at this year's Build conference around its AI "copilots," but it wants third-party developers in on the action too.
