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President Donald Trump's recent executive order aims to eliminate "woke" artificial intelligence (AI) from federal government use, mandating that AI systems procured by federal agencies adhere to principles of truth-seeking and ideological neutrality. This directive has sparked significant debate within the tech industry and among civil rights advocates, raising questions about its implications for AI development and deployment. Understanding the Executive Order Signed on July 23, 2025, the...

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 users can receive free security updates for an additional year beyond the official end-of-support date, provided they meet specific conditions. This initiative aims to address the concerns of the substantial user base still operating on Windows 10, which is set to reach its end-of-support on October 14, 2025. Understanding the End-of-Support Implications When an operating system reaches its end-of-support, it no longer receives updates, including...

Microsoft's fiscal year 2024 fourth-quarter earnings report has garnered significant attention, particularly concerning the performance of its Azure cloud platform. While the company showcased robust financial health, certain aspects of Azure's growth trajectory have prompted both optimism and caution among investors and industry analysts. Azure's Performance: A Closer Look In the reported quarter, Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud segment, which encompasses Azure, achieved revenues of $28.5...

The story of modern software privacy awareness is, for millions of users, inevitably a story that traces back to the launch of Windows 10. Nearly a decade into its existence, Windows 10 is not just remembered as one of Microsoft’s most successful and widely adopted operating systems, but as the catalyst that awakened collective consciousness on how our digital lives are tracked, analyzed, and sometimes even monetized. As we approach the OS’s tenth anniversary, it’s impossible to ignore the...

Proton, the Switzerland-based technology company recognized globally for its encrypted email and privacy-centric services, has just unveiled its next major innovation: Lumo, a “privacy-first” AI chatbot, positioned as a rival to industry heavyweights like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot. Lumo is not just another conversational AI; it signals a significant shift toward data privacy within the rapidly evolving AI assistant landscape, bringing Proton’s uncompromising...

As Windows 10 approaches its tenth anniversary, it stands not just as an operating system, but as a defining chapter in modern computing. The journey of Windows 10—marked by bold innovations, controversial shifts, and even unexpected reversals—has mirrored broader trends in technology, privacy, market dynamics, and user expectations. As we reflect on the past decade, drawing especially from the coverage provided by leading tech sites like Neowin, it is clear that the evolution of Windows 10...

Microsoft has unveiled "Copilot Appearance," an experimental feature designed to infuse its AI assistant, Copilot, with real-time facial expressions and gestures, aiming to create a more engaging and human-like user experience. Introduction to Copilot Appearance Copilot Appearance introduces a visual avatar that responds to user interactions with expressions such as smiling, nodding, and other non-verbal cues. This enhancement is currently available in early preview through Copilot Labs...

The iconic Blue Screen of Death, long a symbol of Windows system crashes and user frustration, has finally received a radical overhaul in Windows 11. With the roll-out of update KB5062660, Microsoft has replaced the infamous blue error display with a sleek new Black Screen of Death. This subtle yet impactful aesthetic revision marks an important step in the platform’s visual evolution, reflecting broader shifts in Windows 11’s design language, user experience philosophy, and technical...

This week in the Microsoft ecosystem saw a convergence of breakthroughs, growing pains, and the ongoing recalibration of product strategy by both Redmond and its partners. With sweeping updates to Windows 11, a critical new Surface hardware release, privacy battles over AI features, and game-changing adjustments in the Xbox ecosystem, Microsoft’s trajectory in the latter half of 2025 highlights a tech giant at the cusp of both innovation and controversy. Users, businesses, and developers...

In the rapidly shifting landscape of modern technology, few skills stand out as powerfully as cloud computing when it comes to future-proofing a career and unlocking vast new opportunities. The constant evolution of business needs, the surge in remote work, and a global pivot towards data-driven systems have made cloud proficiency more than just a technical upgrade—it’s now a critical foundation for anyone seeking relevance and impact in the digital age. The Backbone of Digital...

Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of "Copilot Appearance," an experimental feature that endows the AI with a visual persona capable of real-time expressions and gestures. This development aims to make interactions with Copilot more engaging and human-like, moving beyond traditional text-based or voice-only interfaces. The Copilot Appearance feature introduces an animated avatar that can smile, nod, and display various facial...

As organizations embark on their next wave of digital transformation, the strategic need to harmonize mainframe and IBM i legacy data with modern cloud platforms has shifted from a technical aspiration to an operational imperative. Most large enterprises, especially those in financial services, government, and manufacturing, are underpinned by mainframe and IBM i systems that contain vital operational, transactional, and customer data. However, the competitive landscape—and the potential...

For months, a cloud of frustration hung over gamers running Windows 11 who found themselves suddenly staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during heated matches of Fortnite or other popular online titles. This wasn’t just another garden-variety software crash—it was a system-level bug that forced computers to abruptly shut down and reboot, sending shockwaves through the PC gaming community and causing headaches for Microsoft, Epic Games, and players alike. At the heart of the...

Three gaping holes in the roof of MTs Pakis in Gununglurah Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency, stand as a testament to both the destructive force of nature and the enduring spirit of mutual cooperation embedded in Indonesian communities. On a day when the sun briefly broke through the relentless week-long downpour, the collapsed school roof became more than just a structural problem—it became a rallying point for residents, students, and guardians determined to restore a...

Cervical cancer remains a major health crisis in Indonesia, where it stands as the second most common cancer after breast cancer. According to statistics from the Global Burden of Cancer Study (Globocan), Indonesia witnessed 36,633 new cases and 21,003 deaths in 2020 alone, translating to approximately 50 new diagnoses daily and over two fatalities every hour. These harrowing numbers serve as a stark reminder, especially when considering that cervical cancer is largely preventable and, if...

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When you unbox a brand-new laptop, the excitement of unspoiled hardware and the promise of blazing speeds is palpable. Yet, even the latest devices often ship with factory settings that prioritize a blend of power savings and general reliability rather than peak performance. While these defaults offer solid experiences for most users, they fall short for power users—gamers, creative professionals, and anyone who expects more muscle under the hood. By investing a little time in tailoring...

The drive toward smarter, more automated systems has accelerated dramatically in recent years, fueled by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), widespread adoption of low-code and no-code solutions, and a relentless pursuit of business efficiency. Today, organizations of every size are reimagining workflows to take advantage of a new era in automation—one where adaptable, intelligent systems continuously improve and reshape how work gets done. The Evolution of Workflow Automation...

Microsoft has quietly delivered a significant under-the-hood boost for Windows 11 users with the release of two new dynamic updates: KB5062839 and KB5063689. While these updates may not come with the fanfare of major feature releases or security patch Tuesday rollouts, they represent a key step in Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the stability and reliability of Windows, especially for organizations and power users relying on up-to-date recovery and installation processes. Here’s an...

For millions of PC owners, the announcement of Windows 11 brought not a sense of anticipation, but apprehension—and for good reason. Overnight, Microsoft’s new operating system drew a hard line in the sand: unless your machine met strict requirements such as TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, UEFI firmware, and a recent processor (Intel 8th gen, AMD Zen+ or later), your faithful laptop or desktop was now considered obsolete. Estimates peg the number of affected computers worldwide at around 240 million...