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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to assist users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This initiative offers a temporary solution to maintain security on Windows 10 devices beyond the official support period. Understanding the ESU Program The ESU program is designed to provide critical and important security updates to Windows 10 users for a limited time after the...

When it comes to protecting your digital life, the security settings on your Windows PC should never be an afterthought. From sensitive documents and irreplaceable photos to your credentials and banking details, our computers hold far more than just data—they can be keys to our identities and financial well-being. While Windows provides a solid baseline of protection straight out of the box, tweaking a handful of advanced settings can elevate your digital defenses to a whole new level...

Windows 11 users logging onto their systems in recent weeks may have noticed one of the most visually significant changes to Microsoft's operating system in years: the replacement of the iconic "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) with a new, minimalist black error screen. This much-anticipated shift, first rumored and briefly tested in beta builds back in 2021, has finally been officially rolled out to all users in the latest major Windows 11 update. While the change in hue might seem primarily...

This month's Microsoft Patch Tuesday brought a wave of critical security updates that Windows administrators and cybersecurity teams cannot afford to ignore. Microsoft shipped fixes for 130 security vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, ranging from privilege escalation bugs to remote code execution exploits, with 10 flagged as critical. While none of these vulnerabilities were actively exploited at the time of release, cybersecurity experts and Microsoft alike urge organizations to act...

Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday release is a substantial update, addressing 133 vulnerabilities across its product suite. This comprehensive patch includes fixes for Windows, Microsoft Office, SQL Server, and Visual Studio, underscoring the critical need for organizations to implement these updates promptly to maintain system security and integrity. Zero-Day Vulnerability in SQL Server A significant highlight of this release is the remediation of a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL...

The arrival of Windows 10 Build 19045.6156 in the Release Preview Channel signals a significant, though understated, evolution for Microsoft’s enduring operating system. With Windows 10 entering its twilight phase as mainstream updates taper and enterprise environments brace for extended support scenarios, every incremental build carries amplified relevance for organizations and everyday users determined to extract every ounce of value from their systems. This update—delivered as...

Windows PCs have long had a reputation for being both the workhorse and the headache of the personal computing world. When they run as expected, productivity soars. But when crashes, freezes, or boot failures occur, users are thrust into a world of troubleshooting, forum threads, and, all too often, a sense of helplessness. Microsoft, fully aware of this pain point, has begun the gradual rollout of “quick machine recovery”—a quietly ambitious feature poised to redefine PC self-repair by...

In the evolving landscape of digital assistants, Microsoft's Cortana once held promise as a voice-activated companion for Windows users. However, its integration fell short of expectations, leading to its discontinuation in 2023. Filling this void, Talk2Windows emerges as a free, open-source tool that reimagines voice control on Windows 11, offering functionalities that many hoped Cortana would deliver. Installation and Setup Deploying Talk2Windows involves a straightforward process...

As the dust settles over Redmond and beyond, few headlines reverberate in the tech world quite like “Microsoft Layoffs.” The 2025 rounds, orchestrated under Satya Nadella’s stewardship, are more than a corporate footnote—they offer a complex, revealing portrait of a company at the zenith of its financial might yet undergoing painful recalibration. At stake: not just thousands of jobs, but the very definitions of work, skill, and security in the AI-first age. The Layoff Landscape: Numbers...

Microsoft's recent announcement of over 15,000 layoffs in 2025 marks a significant shift in the company's strategic direction, emphasizing a robust commitment to artificial intelligence (AI). This move underscores the tech giant's intent to realign its workforce and operations to stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven industry. Scope and Impact of the Layoffs The layoffs occurred in multiple phases throughout the year. In May, approximately 6,000 employees were let go, representing...

In recent months, Microsoft has undertaken significant workforce reductions, laying off approximately 15,000 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its global staff. These layoffs have predominantly affected divisions such as Xbox, sales, and customer service. Notably, the gaming sector experienced substantial cuts, with studios like Rare and The Initiative facing project cancellations and staff reductions. (apnews.com, windowscentral.com) Concurrently, Microsoft has announced an...

Microsoft's recent decision to lay off approximately 15,000 employees in 2025 marks a significant shift in the company's strategic direction, emphasizing a robust commitment to artificial intelligence (AI). This move not only reflects the tech giant's adaptation to evolving industry demands but also underscores the broader implications of AI integration within corporate structures. The Layoffs: A Closer Look In May 2025, Microsoft announced the reduction of about 6,000 positions...

In a significant move set to redefine the landscape of smart building technology, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing one of the most persistent challenges in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem: interoperability across platforms. This alliance seeks to unlock new levels of integration, efficiency, and sustainability for enterprise customers by making Siemens’ digital building platform Building X interoperable with...

Microsoft’s latest round of sweeping layoffs, coinciding with a deepening embrace of artificial intelligence across its global operations, has set off a profound debate about the future of work in the tech sector. With more than $500 million—or ₹4,170 crore—in declared cost savings and an estimated 15,000 roles eliminated worldwide in 2025, the company’s restructuring lays bare both the disruptive power of AI and the human complexities that accompany digital transformation. Record Profits...

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape in 2025 is shaped by a dynamic interplay of innovative companies and their groundbreaking models. Understanding these key players is essential for navigating the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. This article provides an in-depth overview of the ten most influential AI companies and models defining the current AI revolution. 1. OpenAI and the GPT Series OpenAI, founded in 2015, has been at the forefront of AI research and development. Its Generative...

Microsoft has recently achieved a significant milestone in bolstering the security of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem by eliminating high-privilege access vulnerabilities. This effort is a key component of the company's comprehensive Secure Future Initiative (SFI), which aims to enhance enterprise security architecture through the implementation of least-privilege access principles. High-privileged access (HPA) occurs when applications or services obtain broad access to customer content...

The collision of growth and value investing philosophies has rarely felt as existential as in this new era, where artificial intelligence isn’t just another sector story but forms the backbone of the most powerful corporate transformations in decades. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing rivalry between Vanguard’s Growth ETF (VUG) and Value ETF (VTV). The relative merits of riding the AI innovation wave through concentrated, high-multiple tech leaders, or sitting comfortably in...

North America is rapidly solidifying its reputation as the epicenter of cloud-based retail sourcing—a shift being powered not only by the region's digital prowess and regulatory adaptability but also its early and ambitious embrace of next-generation technologies. As retail supply chains become relentlessly complex and consumer expectations swing toward immediacy, transparency, and sustainability, the region's technology-driven leadership offers a unique lens through which investors can...

As global enterprise technology enters its AI-powered era, Microsoft’s domination of this space is looking less like a cyclical high and more like the emergence of a new digital order. The most recent data from Morgan Stanley’s Q2 2025 CIO survey does more than validate Microsoft’s strategic direction—it underscores how deeply Azure, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and a network of generative artificial intelligence tools are embedding themselves in corporate IT. The findings tap into a groundswell...

Accenture and Microsoft have embarked on a significant deepening of their strategic partnership, aimed directly at one of the most daunting challenges facing enterprises today—cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Their collaborative push, detailed recently by senior Accenture executive Damon McDougald in an interview with CRN Magazine, centers on integrating cutting-edge generative AI (GenAI) and agentic technologies into the day-to-day operations of security teams...