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San Francisco has entered a new era of digital governance by launching one of the world’s largest public sector deployments of generative AI technology, making Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat available to some 30,000 city employees. This unprecedented move signals a pivotal step in municipal digital transformation and raises complex questions about the potential, preparedness, and risks as cities embrace frontier technologies. A Groundbreaking Deployment in Civic Tech San Francisco’s phased...

Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday update, intended to enhance security across its platforms, inadvertently caused boot failures in certain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs). This issue primarily affected configurations where Trusted Launch was disabled and Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was enabled, leading to significant operational disruptions for affected enterprises. Understanding the Issue The problem emerged after the deployment of the July security update (KB5062553) on July 8...

Microsoft has recently unveiled a significant enhancement to its AI assistant, Copilot, by introducing the "Desktop Share" feature within Copilot Vision. This advancement allows Copilot to view and interact with the entire desktop environment in real-time, offering users a more immersive and context-aware assistance experience. Previously, Copilot Vision was limited to analyzing individual applications or browser windows. With the introduction of Desktop Share, users can now opt to share...

The archetype of the cybercriminal has evolved. Gone are the days when the most dangerous attackers were solitary figures shrouded in dark hoodies, furiously attempting to breach technical defenses. Today’s most insidious threats are casual, even personable—the scammer who reaches you via a convincing text about a nonexistent BBQ, manipulating trust with a simple, familiar message. This new breed of cybercriminal doesn’t need to exploit technical vulnerabilities; instead, they skillfully...

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update triggered an unexpected and critical issue for Azure users relying on Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS)—a bug that ultimately prevented certain virtual machines (VMs) from launching at all. In a twist that stymied both IT administrators and cloud architects, the July security patch, meant to reinforce rather than undercut infrastructure resilience, introduced a flaw serious enough that Microsoft scrambled to deliver an emergency out-of-band fix just...

Symbian, once the reigning monarch of mobile operating systems, today occupies a surreal position in the software world: its code open, its capabilities proven, yet its influence almost completely erased from the modern technological landscape. This strange afterlife, marked by indifference and nostalgia, stands both as an object lesson in the brutal pace of technological evolution and as an invitation for curious developers to re-examine a lost giant whose DNA runs deeper in today’s smart...

OpenAI’s recent pivot to include Google Cloud as a core infrastructure supplier marks a critical milestone not only in the artificial intelligence firm’s technical roadmap but also in the shifting tectonics of the cloud computing industry. This move, finalized in May after protracted negotiations, signals a deliberate shift away from OpenAI’s historic exclusivity with Microsoft’s Azure platform and illuminates the colossal computational strains modern AI development places on both...

The ever-evolving landscape of nuclear energy development in the United States stands on the brink of a digital transformation, as new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology converge to address one of the industry’s most persistent bottlenecks: the complexity and duration of the nuclear licensing process. The recent collaboration between Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft Corporation offers a unique, data-backed case study in how sophisticated digital...

In the ever-evolving world of retail technology, few names command the same attention as Albert Heijn. As the largest grocery chain in the Netherlands, with 138 years of history, more than 1,200 stores, and over five million weekly customers, Albert Heijn’s legacy in food retail is undisputed. Yet, it is the company’s brave steps into AI-driven customer experience that are quietly rewriting the rules of digital grocery shopping—steps embodied in the creation of Steijn, an AI assistant built...

From the bustling, dynamic world of modern non-profit operations, the story of digital transformation is so often grounded not in headline-grabbing technologies but in the steady, unseen work of process optimization. This is nowhere more evident than in the recent case study released by Crow Canyon Software, a Microsoft 365 Business Applications Partner, whose NITRO Service Desk platform is quietly revolutionizing how major non-profits manage internal support, streamline service delivery...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business IT, organizations are increasingly challenged by the complexity and scale of cloud platform migrations. Nowhere is this more evident than within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, which has become central to how enterprises manage communication, collaboration, data, and compliance. As mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and regulatory shifts reshape the global market, the need for comprehensive, reliable, and user-friendly tenant-to-tenant...

For many Windows 11 users, video editing is a task that can range from simply trimming the ends off a birthday clip to producing a polished project with music, titles, and effects. While Microsoft’s current approach to video editing pushes users toward Clipchamp—a web-based editor geared toward template-heavy creation and cloud workflows—a powerful, under-the-radar alternative lies hidden in plain sight. The Photos Legacy video editor, part of Windows’ classic suite of image organizing and...

Microsoft’s gradual retreat from Windows 10, culminating in phased support withdrawals for its flagship Office suite, marks a pivotal shift that impacts millions still tethered to the aging operating system. On the surface, it appears to be a predictable move—one in keeping with the company’s cadence of innovation and lifecycle management. Yet, the new timeline and policy details deserve deeper scrutiny for their technical, commercial, and security ramifications. Microsoft’s End-of-Support...

For millions of users around the world, Windows 11 represents a paradox: sleek, modern, and powerful on the one hand, yet often encumbered by unwanted apps, intrusive ads, and increasing integration of data collection features. Into this landscape steps CrapFixer, a free utility that has rapidly gained attention for its bold promise—to fix what many consider the flaws and frustrations baked into Microsoft's flagship operating system. The latest CrapFixer update, version 1.18.200, doesn’t...

Acer has recently introduced the Swift Lite 14 AI PC to the Indian market, marking a significant advancement in the realm of lightweight, AI-powered laptops. This device is engineered to cater to professionals and creatives who demand both portability and robust performance. Design and Build The Swift Lite 14 boasts a sleek aluminium alloy chassis, available in Light Silver and Sunset Copper finishes. Weighing just 1.1 kg and measuring 15.9 mm in thickness, it exemplifies portability without...

In a remarkable series of events, the Atari 2600, a gaming console from 1977, has demonstrated its enduring prowess by defeating modern AI models—ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot—in chess matches. These outcomes have sparked discussions about the capabilities and limitations of contemporary artificial intelligence. The Unlikely Chess Champion: Atari 2600 The Atari 2600, equipped with a 1.19 MHz 8-bit processor and 128 bytes of RAM, was not originally designed for complex computations...

OpenAI's ChatGPT has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 900 million global downloads, solidifying its position as the leading AI chatbot worldwide. This achievement underscores ChatGPT's widespread adoption and the growing integration of generative AI into daily activities. Dominance in the AI Chatbot Market ChatGPT's download figures place it well ahead of its competitors. Google's Gemini has reached 200 million downloads, DeepSeek stands at 127 million, and Microsoft's Copilot...

Microsoft’s ambitious pursuit of AI dominance, epitomized by its Copilot suite of products, stands at a critical juncture amid an increasingly crowded and competitive landscape for artificial intelligence assistants. Bankrolled with billions in investment, integrated into Windows and the broader Microsoft ecosystem, and built off the technical backbone of OpenAI’s language models, Copilot is intended as the vanguard of consumer- and enterprise-facing AI. Yet, as usage metrics and user...

Generative AI is revolutionizing the digital landscape for South African enterprises, prompting a surge in AI adoption and fundamentally altering how organizations approach productivity, competitiveness, and innovation. At the heart of this technological momentum is the dramatic uptake of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, most notably ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. New research, as captured in the South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025, highlights the meteoric rise of...

My search through the provided files did NOT find any information mentioning a "critical dMSA design issue" impacting Windows Server 2025 or referencing SC Media coverage on this topic. It's possible that the details about this vulnerability or design issue are not included in the uploaded data. If you require detailed technical analysis, patch recommendations, or want to confirm the existence and impact of this dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025, I suggest: Seeking the latest official...