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Title: Microsoft 365 Copilot gets GPT‑5 sessions: what it means for your tenant, your budget, and your workflows Executive summary Microsoft has begun rolling out the option to run selected Microsoft 365 Copilot chats on GPT‑5, with a “Try GPT‑5” control appearing for licensed users in Copilot Chat as the rollout progresses. Copilot now routes each request in real time: simple prompts go to a faster, high‑throughput model, while complex, open‑ended, or ambiguous prompts can be escalated to...

Title: Microsoft puts Grok 4 behind a gate: What Azure and Windows admins need to know right now TL;DR Microsoft is not broadly launching xAI’s Grok 4 on Azure AI Foundry. Instead, the model is entering a limited, invite-only private preview while Microsoft continues safety and red-team testing. The slower rollout follows widely reported safety concerns around Grok outputs in July and additional red-team findings described internally as “very ugly.” Expect a longer hardening cycle than the...

The end of free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 is forcing millions of perfectly serviceable PCs to make a decision: pay for Extended Security Updates, retire the hardware, or find a way to install Windows 11 on devices Microsoft no longer “supports.” The good news is that Windows 11 can run surprisingly well on older hardware if you approach the upgrade thoughtfully. Using a tool like Rufus to prepare a customized installer, you can bypass checks for TPM 2.0, Secure...

Windows 10’s long goodbye is nearly here, and the smartest move you can make before support ends on October 14, 2025 is to download and archive a clean, unmodified Windows 10 Version 22H2 ISO directly from Microsoft. Whether you plan to keep older PCs running, want a recovery option if a drive fails, or expect to virtualize Windows 10 for legacy apps and classic games, saving a pristine ISO today avoids a last-minute scramble and reduces your risk of tampered images later. Background...

If you’ve been hunting for a “ChatGPT‑5 download for Windows 11 or Windows 10,” here’s the reality: GPT‑5 is now officially live in ChatGPT, and there is an official ChatGPT app for Windows—available through the Microsoft Store and OpenAI’s own download page—but GPT‑5 itself still runs in the cloud. You don’t install a “gpt5.exe” model on your PC; you install the ChatGPT client and access GPT‑5 online with your OpenAI account. As of August 7, 2025, OpenAI says GPT‑5 is its fastest, most...

For Windows users trying to “download ChatGPT‑5,” the headline news is simple: GPT‑5 is now the default model in ChatGPT, accessible on Windows via the official desktop app, the web, or a Progressive Web App—there’s no “GPT‑5.exe” to install. And while older guides conflated GPT‑5 with GPT‑4o and said you needed ChatGPT Plus, the reality as of August 2025 is that GPT‑5 is available to everyone in ChatGPT with varying limits by plan. This piece cuts through the confusion, explains what has...

Windows 11 ships with more than glossy icons and a refreshed Start menu; it quietly tucks away a toolkit of genuinely useful, deeply integrated apps that can save time, reduce clutter, and streamline support. While many of us rush to install third‑party utilities, nine built‑ins—Sticky Notes, Clipboard History, Clipchamp, Virtual Desktops, Task Scheduler, Quick Assist, Focus Sessions, Nearby Sharing, and Storage Sense—cover everyday workflows so well that they can replace entire categories...

Windows 11 ships with more than a fresh coat of paint; it hides a toolkit of genuinely useful apps that can streamline work, tame clutter, and eliminate a surprising amount of friction from daily computing. While some preinstalled apps deserve the “bloat” label, nine standouts—Sticky Notes, Clipboard History, Clipchamp, Virtual Desktops, Task Scheduler, Quick Assist, Focus Sessions, Nearby Sharing, and Storage Sense—deliver real power without extra downloads. Here’s how each one works, why...

Microsoft’s long-anticipated rollout of OpenAI’s GPT-5 has arrived inside the Microsoft ecosystem, and it’s bigger than a point upgrade: Copilot gains a new smart mode that dynamically switches models, Microsoft 365 Copilot gets deeper reasoning for complex work, GitHub Copilot levels up coding assistance, and Azure AI Foundry makes the full GPT-5 family available as enterprise-grade APIs with governance, cost controls, and agent tooling. On August 7, 2025, Microsoft confirmed GPT-5...

Microsoft rolls out GPT‑5 across Copilot: what Windows users need to know right now TL;DR (executive callout) As of August 8, 2025, Microsoft is enabling GPT‑5 across Copilot properties; availability is fastest on the web (copilot.microsoft.com) and staggered for desktop and enterprise surfaces. Expect better reasoning, longer context support, a built‑in “router” that picks the right GPT‑5 tier per task, and early previews for GitHub Copilot; some Windows and enterprise endpoints may...

Small and mid-sized businesses are in a race they didn’t sign up for: keep up with a threat landscape that moves faster than budgets, hiring pipelines, and legacy architectures. A recent trade feature made the case plainly—SMBs must get serious about network security and consolidation if they expect to prosper—and it’s hard to disagree. Barracuda’s SecureEdge platform lands squarely in that conversation, positioning itself as an all-in-one way to bring SASE, secure SD-WAN, Zero Trust access...

A new wave of reporting is forcing Microsoft’s relationship with Israel’s security apparatus into the harshest spotlight yet, after fresh investigations alleged that the company’s Azure cloud became a backbone for storing and analyzing intercepted Palestinian phone calls at massive scale—and that the arrangement deepened during the Gaza war. The immediate spark was a sensationally headlined summary by Iran’s Fars News Agency, but the most consequential claims trace back to a joint...

OpenAI’s GPT-5 has arrived—and Microsoft is switching it on across Copilot, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and Azure the same day, ushering in a sweeping upgrade for Windows users at work and home. On August 7, 2025, OpenAI unveiled its most advanced model yet, and Microsoft confirmed immediate integration, including a new Copilot “Smart mode” that automatically picks the right model for each task so you don’t have to. For Windows enthusiasts, this means more accurate answers, deeper reasoning...

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In a bold move that underscores the intensifying competition in artificial intelligence, Microsoft has successfully recruited over two dozen AI experts from Google's DeepMind, including prominent figures like Amar Subramanya and Adam Sadovsky. This strategic talent acquisition is spearheaded by Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and now CEO of Microsoft's AI division, who is enticing top talent with promises of a more agile, startup-like environment. Background The AI sector has become...

Microsoft has taken a major step forward in democratizing artificial intelligence for younger learners by announcing the general rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for students aged 13 and up. This move marks a significant expansion of generative AI’s reach into K-12 educational environments, promising new opportunities for intelligent assistance while addressing the critical imperatives of privacy, security, and responsible use. As schools navigate both the promise and complexities of...

A torrent of controversy has swept the global tech and human rights landscape following revelations that Israel’s elite military intelligence—Unit 8200—has for years harnessed Microsoft Azure’s cloud infrastructure for one of the most sweeping mass surveillance operations ever exposed. Leaked documents and investigative reports allege that millions of intercepted Palestinian phone calls per hour have been uploaded, transcribed, and analyzed within highly secured European data centers owned...

Microsoft’s surprise deployment of GPT-5 across its vast ecosystem is sending ripples through the tech world, setting a new benchmark for artificial intelligence integration in enterprise, developer, and consumer products. With the launch now live, users leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub, Visual Studio Code, and Azure can access the immense power of OpenAI’s latest large language model—one that promises radically improved reasoning, contextual comprehension, and creative generation...

Microsoft’s announcement of ChatGPT-5 integration across its Copilot ecosystem signals a transformative leap for AI-powered productivity, reshaping workflows for enterprises, developers, and everyday users. The adoption of OpenAI’s flagship model within products like Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Copilot for consumers, and Azure AI Foundry promises more context-aware interactions, enhanced reasoning abilities, and deeper task automation—this time at scale. Background When Microsoft...

A new era of cyber resilience for Microsoft 365 environments is taking shape as Sophos and Rubrik unveil a pioneering integrated backup and recovery service. This collaboration, crystallized in the launch of Sophos M365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik, dramatically elevates data protection for organizations reliant on Microsoft’s cloud suite. Designed to help businesses defend against ransomware, account compromise, insider threats, and accidental data loss, the offering stands out for...