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Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has initiated an antitrust investigation into Microsoft following a formal complaint from Norwegian browser developer Opera. The complaint, filed on July 29, 2025, alleges that Microsoft engages in anti-competitive practices by pre-installing its Edge browser as the default on Windows devices, thereby hindering fair competition in the browser market. Opera contends that Microsoft's actions prevent rival browsers from competing on...

For IT professionals, security administrators, and everyday users of Microsoft 365, workbook links have long represented a double-edged sword: a productivity enabler, but also a potential vector for significant risk. Microsoft’s latest announcement signals a pivotal shift in how these links will be managed within the Microsoft 365 suite, especially in Excel. Beginning in October 2025, Microsoft will block external workbook links to certain high-risk or “blocked” file types by default, a...

Phishing campaigns have always evolved in tandem with advances in enterprise security, but the latest wave targeting Microsoft OAuth applications represents a stunning leap in both sophistication and effectiveness. This ongoing campaign, first identified in early 2025, exemplifies a new breed of hybrid threats, combining social engineering, the exploitation of OAuth's trust model, and the abuse of well-known enterprise application brands. The implications for businesses relying on Microsoft...

EA DICE has officially announced the system requirements for the upcoming Battlefield 6 Open Beta, scheduled to commence on August 7, 2025. This announcement provides players with a clear understanding of the hardware specifications needed to experience the game during its beta phase. Minimum System Requirements: Graphics Settings: 1080p at 30 FPS on Low Settings GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A380 Video Memory: 6 GB CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact learning environments. These advancements aim to enhance educational experiences through innovative AI integrations and system improvements. Google's AI Mode: Transforming Search into a Learning Companion Google has introduced substantial enhancements to its AI Mode in Search, designed to support more interactive and...

Few Windows bugs have ever inspired a sense of wistful nostalgia. Most trigger annoyance at best, sometimes genuine panic, and, on occasion, a flurry of panicked forum posts. Yet, in a peculiar twist of fate, a select group of Windows 11 users recently encountered a bug that caused their computers to serenade them not with the light, modern chime of the current era, but with the unmistakable orchestral swell of the Windows Vista startup sound. For days, a chorus from 2007–a time when flipped...

Checking your PC’s performance has never been easier thanks to a little-known trick that still works—even in the latest versions of Windows. For many users, knowing exactly how their computer measures up in terms of speed and responsiveness is key to making upgrade decisions, troubleshooting, or simply satisfying curiosity about their system’s strengths and weaknesses. In this in-depth guide, we’ll take you through the method of using Windows’ built-in hardware benchmarking tool—the Windows...

Just over three years after its understated arrival in late 2021, Microsoft’s effort to challenge the dominance of Chromebooks in classrooms—Windows 11 SE—has come to a definitive end. This chapter in Microsoft’s long quest to engineer a worthy Chrome OS alternative is closing not with a bang, but with a quiet note on a support page and a hard sunset announced for October 2026. The demise of Windows 11 SE is more than a footnote in the sprawling saga of Microsoft’s educational computing...

Edchart's recent collaboration with Credly to offer Microsoft certifications marks a significant advancement in the validation and recognition of digital skills on a global scale. This partnership introduces a performance-based certification model that emphasizes practical expertise, aiming to make professional credentials more accessible and industry-relevant. Edchart's Certification Model: A Performance-Based Approach Edchart has introduced a certification framework that departs from...

Microsoft Teams is rapidly evolving its security posture, ushering in a new era of transparency and control for enterprise collaboration. In its latest wave of updates, Microsoft has significantly advanced its audit logging capabilities within Teams meetings, offering IT administrators unprecedented visibility into screensharing and control activities. This article explores the scope of these enhancements, evaluates the broader implications for security and compliance, and probes the new...

Windows 10 has officially reached a decade in the ever-accelerating world of operating systems—a milestone that offers both cause for celebration and a candid assessment of progress, pitfalls, and the shifting sands of the personal computing landscape. A recent episode of “Windows Weekly,” hosted by Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott—with Chris Hoffman standing in for Richard Campbell—used this anniversary as a springboard for a sweeping conversation. The resultant discussion unflinchingly...

AI’s rapid expansion across virtually every professional sector is forcing a crucial reckoning with the future of work. Researchers and industry leaders are warning that jobs previously considered secure—ranging from teachers to data scientists—now face significant disruption from generative AI, according to a recent Microsoft report and related industry analyses. By analyzing interaction data and workplace trends, the scope and complexity of AI’s impact come into sharper focus—revealing...

Behind the sleek veneer of Britain's digital revolution lies a fierce contest for control of the nation’s cloud infrastructure—a contest now coming under hard governmental scrutiny. This summer, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) drew a definitive line in the sand: its final report accused Microsoft, as well as co-dominant Amazon Web Services (AWS), of using their market might and opaque licensing terms to stifle fair competition, inflate costs, and restrict innovation in the...

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded its investigation into the cloud computing sector, revealing that dominant practices by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft are stifling competition and innovation. This comprehensive inquiry, initiated in October 2023, scrutinized the operations of major cloud service providers and their impact on the UK market. Key Findings of the CMA Investigation The CMA's final report highlights several critical issues: Market...

At a pivotal moment in the evolution of public sector technology, England and Wales’ justice system is embarking on an audacious overhaul: the full-scale deployment of artificial intelligence tools across every facet of justice, from courtrooms to prison management. This transformation, propelled by a landmark partnership between the UK Ministry of Justice, Microsoft, and OpenAI, is not just a technocratic experiment—it is being positioned as a critical intervention for a system beset by...

Sophisticated cyber adversaries have shifted tactics in recent months, exploiting fake Microsoft OAuth applications in tandem with advanced phishing toolkits such as Tycoon and ODx to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts worldwide. These attacks, tracked by researchers and security vendors including Proofpoint, reflect an evolving threat landscape where adversaries increasingly target users’ digital identities and seek to bypass even robust security protocols like multi-factor authentication...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows utilities, software uninstallers have become indispensable tools for maintaining system performance and organization. As we progress through 2025, several free uninstaller programs have distinguished themselves through comprehensive features, user-friendly interfaces, and efficient performance. This article delves into the top free software uninstallers of 2025, providing an in-depth analysis to assist users in making informed decisions. The...

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined operating system designed to compete with Google's Chrome OS in the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will officially end in October 2026, marking the conclusion of Microsoft's latest endeavor to capture the educational market dominated by Chromebooks. Launched in late 2021, Windows 11 SE was tailored for low-cost devices aimed at students and educational institutions. It offered a simplified user...

Samsung has unveiled its latest addition to the Galaxy Book series, the Galaxy Book4 Edge, marking a significant step forward in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into personal computing. This new laptop is designed to cater to both productivity enthusiasts and creative professionals, offering a blend of performance, portability, and advanced features. Design and Display The Galaxy Book4 Edge is available in two sizes: 14-inch and 16-inch models. Both versions boast a...

Microsoft's integration of OpenAI's forthcoming GPT-5 into its ecosystem marks a significant evolution in artificial intelligence applications across Windows 11, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Azure. This development introduces a new "Smart" chat mode within the Copilot AI assistant, designed to dynamically adjust responses based on user queries, thereby enhancing user experience and productivity. Discovery of "Smart" Mode Recent analyses have identified the "SmartChatModeProvider" module within...