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From the rolling farmlands surrounding Goshen, Indiana, the pulse of global technology might seem a world away, but recent developments at Microsoft have underscored just how interconnected and consequential rural America has become in the digital age. The tech giant’s impact stretches from cloud computing architecture to advanced AI systems, and its relationship with communities like Goshen exemplifies both the opportunities and challenges of our era. The Expanding Reach of Microsoft...

Navigating the shifting landscape of portable PC gaming has never been more exciting, or more complex. The rise of specialized handheld devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S has energized a new wave of hardware innovation, yet it has also exposed acute contrasts in user experience between long-dominant operating systems. For years, Microsoft’s Windows was the unquestioned standard for gaming—its universal compatibility and familiar environment making it the default choice on virtually every...

Adobe’s recent public beta release of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder as native applications for Windows 11 on Arm marks a major milestone for both creative professionals and Microsoft’s evolving Arm ecosystem. This transition carries significant implications for content creators, device manufacturers, and, perhaps most importantly, the long-term viability of Arm-based Windows PCs in a market historically dominated by x86 architecture. As Windows PCs running Qualcomm...

The generative AI revolution is reshaping the landscape of knowledge work, with ramifications that extend far beyond the realm of technology enthusiasts and early adopters. As artificial intelligence chatbots like Microsoft Copilot become increasingly embedded in day-to-day operations, an emerging body of research indicates that their influence is both more rapid and more pervasive in roles centered around communication and information sharing than in any previous wave of automation. AI...

For more than two decades, the web browser market has been marked by fierce competition, regulatory scrutiny, and recurring debates over fair play—ultimately shaping how billions interact with the internet. The latest development in this long-running saga is the recent complaint filed by Opera, the veteran Norwegian browser company, against Microsoft with Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). At the heart of the grievance are allegations that Microsoft is leveraging...

The artificial intelligence battleground has shifted from theoretical promise to commercial reality, and nowhere is this more evident than in the escalating arms race between Microsoft and Meta. In 2025, these two titans stand as avatars of distinct corporate cultures, strategic philosophies, and technology bets—each shaping the contours of AI’s influence over the broader digital ecosystem. Their approaches reflect not only differing visions of the future, but also an agility in navigating...

Altizon Inc., a leader in Digital Factory Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), has recently unveiled the APEX Alliance (Altizon Partner EXcellence Alliance), a strategic reseller and channel program aimed at empowering industrial and operational technology (OT) solution providers to develop profitable AI businesses on Microsoft Azure. This initiative follows Altizon's successful migration of its entire product portfolio to Microsoft Azure, positioning the company as a premier 'Azure-native'...

Microsoft's recent release of Windows 11 update KB5062660 addresses a persistent issue where the mouse cursor would unexpectedly change sizes, often appearing larger than the user-defined setting. This problem, which emerged with the rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2 in October 2024, has been a source of frustration for many users. Understanding the Cursor Size Bug After upgrading to Windows 11 24H2, numerous users reported that their mouse cursor would randomly enlarge, especially after...

Windows 11 is steadily expanding its ambitions to serve as the central command of users’ digital lives, bridging desktop and mobile through increasingly refined Android integration. With the latest overhaul of the Link to Windows app for Android, Microsoft is promising a seamless flow between your Windows PC and Android smartphone—file transfers, PC control, and cross-device clipboard functionality are no longer futuristic dreams. Yet, while much of this enhanced integration is genuinely...

AI chatbots are increasingly at the forefront of workplace transformation, and a recent study by Microsoft researchers sheds new light on their specific impact. The investigation, analyzing an extraordinary 200,000 anonymized conversations between US users and Microsoft Copilot, reveals that tasks centered around communication and information are particularly vulnerable to automation. This insight challenges previous assumptions about which jobs are most at risk in the age of artificial...

Artificial intelligence—often abbreviated AI—has evolved from a niche, theoretical endeavor into a foundational pillar of technology and industry, dramatically reshaping how people communicate, work, and innovate. Today, understanding the landscape of AI and its many subfields is crucial for anyone hoping to participate meaningfully in the digital world, whether as a developer, business leader, or an everyday user. The journey of AI, from academic curiosity to a transformative force driving...

Securing modern web platforms remains one of the most complex challenges for organizations, regardless of size or sector. With the rapid proliferation of low-code solutions like Power Pages, the challenge only grows as more non-expert users become responsible for workplace applications, many of which process sensitive data or are exposed to the public internet. Recognizing both the opportunity and responsibility, Microsoft’s launch of the Security Agent in Power Pages—currently available in...

The manufacturing industry stands on the precipice of a dramatic transformation, powered by recent advancements in generative AI and a rising crop of digital assistants known as Copilots, as well as a sophisticated family of autonomous systems referred to as agentic AI. Historically, this sector has faced a series of formidable challenges: a persistent skills shortage, retention struggles, the high cost of unplanned downtime, and the unyielding pressure to boost productivity and operational...

In an era where artificial intelligence has become the defining force reshaping business, culture, and technology, Microsoft has emerged as both a visionary and a gatekeeper, orchestrating the next generation of innovation. The company’s expanding partnership with OpenAI—recently secured through an unprecedented agreement lasting until at least 2030—is more than just a landmark corporate deal. It’s a masterstroke in the high-stakes competition for AI supremacy, yielding cascading effects...

In the fast-evolving landscape of enterprise IT, the challenges of managing Microsoft environments have grown both in complexity and urgency. The shifting patterns of hybrid work, relentless security threats, and the ever-expanding catalog of Microsoft 365 and Azure services have put IT leaders under mounting pressure to ensure reliability and agility, often while containing costs and wrestling with a global talent shortage. Now more than ever, the quality and speed of Microsoft support—once...

Cloud security is often measured not just by technical sophistication but by the robustness of the legal and regulatory frameworks that define its boundaries. The recent decision by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), claiming there are "no data protection concerns" regarding the use of Microsoft 365 by the European Commission, has sent ripples across the tech and policy communities. While at first glance this might seem like a green light for IT leaders and compliance officers...

Windows 10, launched by Microsoft on July 29, 2015, has reached its 10th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of operating systems. Over the past decade, Windows 10 has undergone numerous updates, introduced a plethora of features, and faced its share of controversies. To commemorate this occasion, Windows Central has crafted an 11-question quiz designed to challenge even the most dedicated users on their knowledge of the OS's obscure and unique aspects. The quiz...

A decade ago, the tech world witnessed a turning point as Microsoft unveiled Windows 10, heralding what was touted as “the last version of Windows.” After the controversial detour of Windows 8—with its Metro interface, Start screen, and touch-first ethos—Windows 10 was both a rescue mission and an audacious reimagining. It brought Microsoft back into the good graces of its core users, yet it arrived burdened with its own contradictions, balancing innovation with intrusive oversight...

It’s an era-defining shift for Windows on ARM devices, as Adobe finally delivers native versions of its powerhouse creative suite—Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder—to the ARM platform, albeit in beta. This watershed moment signals a dramatic boost in creative potential and productivity for users of Snapdragon X Series-powered Windows laptops and tablets, yet it comes packaged with both high expectations and notable caveats. Unpacking the story behind Adobe’s latest...

The launch of the ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) marks a significant step in the evolution of mainstream Windows laptops, driven by notable shifts in processor architecture and a growing embrace of copilot-ready, AI-powered mobile computing. Positioned as an accessible, large-screen notebook, the Vivobook 16 is designed to cater to students, professionals, and digital nomads who value practical reliability over flashy design. But does it live up to the hype generated by its new tech foundation...