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Windows 11’s turbulent relationship with default apps and bloatware has long sparked frustration among everyday users and enterprise admins alike. With the incoming Windows 11 25H2 update, Microsoft appears poised to address one of the most persistent complaints—removing unwanted pre-installed apps—but its new approach comes with notable caveats. As testing progresses, reaction from the Windows community is varied, and the promise of easier bloatware removal may not be as universal or...

Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday has long served as the industry’s pulse check on the security resilience of the Windows ecosystem. In July 2025, this tradition continues with a surprisingly robust update cycle, as Microsoft rolled out fixes for 130 distinct vulnerabilities spanning Windows, Office, Azure, Teams, Hyper-V, Windows BitLocker, and several supporting components. The latest Patch Tuesday not only reflects ongoing vigilance from Redmond but also lands at a defining moment for the...

Updating your DNS settings to Google’s public DNS servers—specifically, 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4—has gained popularity among Windows 11 users as a quick remedy to sluggish browsing and restrictive network policies. This shift from default ISP-provided DNS options can offer faster website loads, better reliability, and an unrestricted online experience. Yet, as simple as it may seem, there’s nuance and a few important caveats to understand, especially as online privacy and network security come...

Microsoft's Copilot+ AI features, initially exclusive to select laptops, are poised to make their debut on desktop PCs. This advancement is largely attributed to Intel's forthcoming Arrow Lake Refresh processors, slated for release in the latter half of 2025. These processors are expected to incorporate the NPU 4 architecture, delivering up to 48 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI performance, thereby meeting Microsoft's requirements for Copilot+ compatibility. The integration of...

The controversial fallout after the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Kaul v. Urmanski, which limited the enforcement of the state’s 1849 near-total abortion ban, has once again placed artificial intelligence—and the companies building it—at the heart of America’s culture war. While the legal, political, and social ramifications of this decision will reverberate for years, the response of major AI platforms, especially Meta’s “ROE-bot,” has added another layer of complexity, igniting a...

Microsoft’s dominance in the technology sector is once again in the spotlight as Oppenheimer, a leading Wall Street firm, upgrades its rating for the software giant to ‘Outperform’ with a substantial price target of $600. This move comes as Microsoft’s share price climbed 1.35% to $503.40 in early trading, a development that underscores both investor confidence and the mounting enthusiasm surrounding the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The upgrade, paired with strong...

A new chapter in the global technology race is unfolding, and Microsoft finds itself caught in a crossfire of opportunity, risk, and sharp regulatory scrutiny. At the heart of the latest controversy are not just accusations of classic anticompetitive behavior, but also growing concerns about persistent security lapses—particularly as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a core element of both Microsoft’s market strategy and America’s competitive edge on the world stage. The urgency...

As cyberattacks escalate in both frequency and sophistication, businesses around the world are grappling with an unyielding wave of threats targeting their data, assets, and operations. In a bold move designed to address these persistent challenges, Huntress, a rising force in enterprise-grade, people-powered security, has announced a far-reaching collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership, built to empower organizations of all sizes, promises to unlock the full potential of Microsoft’s...

For the estimated 300 million organizations worldwide that rely on Microsoft software to manage their operations, cybersecurity remains a daunting and ever-evolving challenge. Many businesses, especially small and midsize enterprises (SMBs), find themselves equipped with powerful security tools included in Microsoft licenses—such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and the comprehensive Microsoft 365 suites—yet often lack the resources or expertise to fully unlock the potential of these...

As Windows 11 matures, Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates continue to have a profound impact on both everyday users and IT professionals, not only delivering critical security enhancements but also resolving perplexing bugs that can erode trust in the platform’s reliability. The latest Patch Tuesday rollout illustrates this dual role perfectly. Alongside the usual array of security improvements, Microsoft has deployed a targeted fix for a curious and widely reported Windows Firewall...

Cloud sustainability has rapidly become a centerpiece of tech innovation as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns move from the corporate periphery into C-suite and boardroom priorities. As climate regulations accelerate and digital infrastructure expands, organizations face mounting expectations—not only to reduce their carbon footprint but to back up those efforts with verifiable, auditable data. Among the global technology giants, SAP stands out for its aggressive move...

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday release underscores both the relentless pace of software threats and the significant challenges faced by organizations managing complex, interconnected Windows environments. This month’s updates resolve a staggering 137 security vulnerabilities—an unusually high volume that signals heightened vigilance as sophisticated cyberthreats continue to accelerate. Among the most urgent are two newly patched Microsoft SQL Server flaws, a critical Netlogon vulnerability...

Replit, a leading agentic software creation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to bring its innovative "vibe coding" approach to enterprise customers through Microsoft Azure. This collaboration aims to democratize application development by enabling business teams across various departments to build and deploy secure, production-ready applications using natural language, without requiring traditional coding expertise. "Our collaboration with Replit democratizes...

Replit, a leading agentic software creation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to integrate its development tools into the Azure ecosystem. This collaboration aims to democratize application development by enabling business users across various departments to build and deploy secure, production-ready applications using natural language, without requiring coding expertise. As part of this integration, Replit is connecting with several Microsoft services, including...

Replit, a leading agentic software creation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to integrate its services into the Azure ecosystem. This collaboration aims to democratize application development by enabling business users across various departments to build and deploy secure, production-ready applications using natural language, without requiring coding expertise. Integration with Microsoft Azure As part of this partnership, Replit is integrating with several...

A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft 365's PDF export functionality has been discovered and subsequently patched, highlighting significant risks to sensitive enterprise data. The vulnerability, which earned its discoverer a $3,000 bounty from Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC), exposed a Local File Inclusion (LFI) attack vector that could potentially compromise confidential system information across multi-tenant environments. Discovery and Initial Investigation The...

Recent revelations surrounding a critical Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Microsoft 365’s Export to PDF functionality have cast an intense spotlight on the hidden complexities and lingering security risks inherent even in feature-rich, enterprise-grade cloud platforms. The flaw—brought to the forefront by security researcher Gianluca Baldi and promptly patched by Microsoft—underscores the delicate balance between end-user convenience and stringent security requirements in SaaS...

Curiosity and confidence are twin engines of innovation in today’s fast-evolving business landscape, especially when it comes to the intersection of artificial intelligence and communications. Nowhere is this more evident than in the case of Claudia Nwaogu, the global communications and media manager at CBRE—one of the world’s largest commercial real estate and investment firms. Nwaogu’s journey from AI curiosity to confident champion offers a blueprint for organizations striving to empower...

A critical vulnerability has struck at the heart of Windows security, putting BitLocker’s much-touted full-disk encryption under the microscope. Dubbed CVE-2025-48818, this flaw exposes millions of devices to the risk of unauthorized data access—not through high-tech remote exploits, but via a more old-fashioned, physically present adversary. The implications for enterprise security posture, end-user privacy, and the broader trust in Windows ecosystem encryption cannot be overstated. This...

Here’s a summary of the key details from the July 2025 Windows Update, based on your GIGAZINE excerpt and the official Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog: July 2025 Windows Security Updates – Highlights Release Date: July 8, 2025 Total Flaws Fixed: 137 Zero-day vulnerability: 1 (in Microsoft SQL Server) Most Critical Updates & Vulnerabilities Highest Severity Vulnerability: CVE-2025-47981 (SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) Mechanism) CVSS Score: 9.8 Impact: Remote code...