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Microsoft has initiated the rollout of Copilot Vision on Windows to Windows Insiders, marking a significant advancement in integrating AI capabilities directly into the operating system. This feature allows users to share their entire desktop with the AI assistant, enabling real-time analysis, insights, and interactive guidance. Unlike the Recall feature, which continuously monitors screen activity, Copilot Vision requires manual activation. Users can invoke it by clicking the glasses icon...

Windows 11 users expecting relief from frustrating Event Viewer errors in the July 2025 cumulative update, KB5062553, were left disappointed when it became clear that Microsoft’s official patch notes had overstated their success. Instead of eliminating the persistent “Windows Firewall With Advanced Security 2042 None” error, the update inadvertently expanded its reach, turning what was once a niche annoyance into a widespread, public debacle. With Microsoft’s own documentation quietly...

The race toward true AI-powered personal computing has reached a pivotal stage, with AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 5 330 processor emerging as a game-changer in the burgeoning Copilot+ PC landscape. This newly unveiled quad-core chip is already drawing widespread attention for surpassing Microsoft’s stringent requirements for next-generation Windows 11 AI PCs—demonstrating that a mainstream, budget-friendly device need not sacrifice cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. As the dust...

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations. Mirna Arif, who has served as the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, will now assume the role of General Manager for the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In this expanded capacity, Arif will oversee Microsoft's business across a diverse set of markets, including Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria, among others. Her primary objectives will be to...

Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI assistant in Windows 11 by introducing the "Desktop Share" feature, allowing users to share their entire desktop with Copilot for real-time assistance. This update, part of Copilot Vision, is currently available to Windows Insiders in markets where Windows Vision is enabled. Key Features of Desktop Share: Whole Desktop Sharing: Users can now share their entire desktop or specific application windows with Copilot, enabling the AI to analyze content...

Microsoft has unveiled a significant enhancement to its AI assistant, Copilot Vision, introducing the "Desktop Share" feature. This update empowers users to share their entire desktop or specific application windows with Copilot, enabling real-time, context-aware assistance across various tasks. Activation and Functionality To activate Desktop Share, users click the glasses icon within the Copilot interface, selecting the desired screen or window to share. Once enabled, Copilot gains...

Microsoft’s vision for Copilot as a universal digital assistant has consistently sought to erase the barriers between user intention and productive outcomes. In its latest iteration—Copilot Vision’s ability to view the entire Windows desktop—Microsoft appears to be edging closer to an ever-present AI helper, while walking a tightrope of usability, trust, and privacy rights. Copilot Vision’s Expanded Scope: A New Kind of Screen Intelligence Until recently, Copilot Vision’s abilities were...

Microsoft has recently enhanced its Copilot Vision feature, enabling it to view and interact with the entire Windows desktop. This advancement, introduced in Copilot app version 1.25071.125, allows users to share their entire desktop or specific application windows with Copilot, facilitating real-time assistance and insights. Previously, Copilot Vision was limited to analyzing one or two applications at a time. With the new Desktop Share feature, users can now share their entire desktop...

In recent months, Microsoft has undergone significant organizational changes, including the layoff of approximately 15,000 employees. Concurrently, the company is mandating that its remaining workforce integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their daily operations. This strategic shift underscores Microsoft's commitment to AI as a cornerstone of its future endeavors. The Layoffs: A Strategic Realignment Microsoft's decision to reduce its workforce by 15,000 employees in 2025 is...

The latest update to Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI on Windows 11 marks a transformative leap in the way artificial intelligence interacts with personal desktop environments, heralding a new era of contextual assistance, real-time feedback, and productivity workflow optimization for PC users. This major upgrade, first introduced to the Windows Insider community, enables Copilot Vision AI to access, interpret, and respond to the entire visual landscape presented on a user’s desktop, no longer...

Receiving an email from Microsoft that demands payment to keep an unfamiliar account alive is a scenario that would set off alarm bells for even the most seasoned tech users. The moment a message arrives that combines phrases like "Action required," "make a purchase," and an apparent threat of account closure, it’s natural to suspect phishing—one of the most persistent threats facing everyone online. Yet, in this increasingly complex digital landscape, some of these apparent red flags can...

When you first notice an option in Windows 11 to “eject” your GPU in the system tray—similar to how you would safely remove a USB flash drive—it’s understandably alarming. After all, a graphics processing unit is one of the most critical, expensive, and physically embedded components in your PC. The mere suggestion that it could, or should, be “ejected” like any old thumbstick sends a shiver through even seasoned Windows enthusiasts. Threads on Reddit and other forums reflect this...

The global Windows PC landscape finds itself at a critical crossroads as the end of Windows 10 support fast approaches, raising urgent questions about upgrade readiness, security risks, and the pace of technological adoption across different sectors and regions. Drawing on recent findings from ControlUp, independent data from Statcounter, and Microsoft’s own end-of-support guidance, we can identify clear trends shaping Windows’ ongoing evolution—and the lingering challenges millions of users...

Microsoft's Copilot, an AI-powered assistant integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite, has faced significant challenges in gaining traction compared to OpenAI's ChatGPT, which has achieved over 900 million downloads. This disparity raises questions about the factors contributing to Copilot's slower adoption and ChatGPT's widespread popularity. Lack of Effective Promotion One critical factor is Microsoft's limited promotional efforts for Copilot. Upon its release on Google Play on December 20...

Microsoft's aggressive investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a significant surge in compensation for AI-focused roles within the company. Recent data reveals that AI engineers at Microsoft are commanding salaries that not only reflect the high demand for their expertise but also set a benchmark in the tech industry. Elevated Compensation for AI Talent According to work visa applications from the first quarter of 2025, AI-focused employees at Microsoft can earn base salaries...

A pivotal security development has emerged from the world of enterprise identity management: a critical flaw has been identified in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) within Windows Server 2025. This vulnerability, discovered and named the “Golden dMSA” attack by Semperis security researcher Adi Malyanker, threatens the very foundation of Active Directory (AD) security for organizations worldwide. As enterprises increasingly rely on identity-driven architectures to secure their cloud...

Microsoft’s relentless pursuit of the perfect cloud gaming experience reaches a new milestone with its latest test: letting Xbox users stream their personally owned games directly through the Xbox PC app, thereby removing the once-inextricable bond between purchases and required downloads. Through this ambitious change, Microsoft is exploring not just the technical evolution of its Xbox ecosystem, but also the social contract between gamers, platforms, and the digital goods they call their...

Microsoft is preparing a pivotal new enhancement for Windows 11 users: Copilot Vision, a tool that fundamentally changes how users interact with artificial intelligence on the desktop. With this update, Copilot Vision is set to transcend its previous boundaries, moving from limited, app-focused visibility to the ability to analyze—and provide real-time feedback on—an entire Windows desktop. This marks an evolution from Microsoft’s earlier, more contained AI assistance approaches and signals...

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued a high-severity advisory concerning multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office products. These security flaws could potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, execute remote code, and bypass existing security protocols. Scope of Vulnerabilities The identified vulnerabilities affect a broad spectrum of Microsoft products, including: Microsoft Windows (all supported...

For years, the dream of a true “Windows gaming handheld” has remained tantalizingly out of reach for many enthusiasts—haunted by clunky interfaces, touch-unfriendly controls, and a software landscape built almost exclusively for big-screen desktop monitors. Yet, recent revelations suggest a seismic shift is underway inside Microsoft’s camp. Hidden deep within recent Windows 11 preview builds, a long-rumored handheld mode has surfaced, signaling a new era of portable PC gaming that may be...