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Microsoft’s timing is deliberate: with Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline looming, Redmond is using the upgrade window to reposition Copilot+ PCs — and in particular Arm-powered machines such as the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 — as not just optional refresh buys but a strategic...

Microsoft has confirmed that Phase 2 of its mandatory multi‑factor authentication (MFA) enforcement for Azure will begin a tenant‑by‑tenant rollout this autumn, extending MFA requirements from portal sign‑ins down into the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) control plane and affecting command‑line...

Microsoft has confirmed a second phase of mandatory multifactor authentication (MFA) that extends enforcement from Azure’s web admin consoles into the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) control plane — covering Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, REST management APIs, mobile clients and...

Microsoft's Surface Pro line is on the move again: after a year of careful iteration and the arrival of a new 12‑inch Surface Pro variant, the rumor mill and a handful of leaks point toward a more ambitious flagship refresh commonly referred to as the Surface Pro 12 (12th Gen) — a device that...

Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC pitch promised a new class of Windows machines where on-device intelligence — powered by dedicated NPUs — would deliver privacy-friendly, instant AI features that change how we use a laptop every day. After a year of hands-on testing and watching Microsoft’s rollout, the...

Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.0 ushers in the most consequential update to the desktop hypervisor in several years, delivering first-class support for Windows 11/Arm virtual machines on Arm hosts, a redesigned user interface, expanded hardware feature passthrough, and a long list of stability and...

SparkyLinux 8.0 “Seven Sisters” lands as a polished, lightweight alternative for users approaching the Windows 10 end-of-life—offering a Debian 13 “Trixie” foundation, multiple desktop editions for both modern and legacy hardware, and a set of pragmatic installer and package-management...

Epic Games’ Easy Anti‑Cheat (EAC) is finally landing on ARM platforms — a technical and ecosystem milestone that removes one of the largest obstacles keeping multiplayer PC games off Snapdragon‑powered Copilot+ laptops and Linux ARM devices. The company shipped updated Epic Online Services (EOS)...

It’s getting hard to tell whether Qualcomm and Arm are longtime frenemies or just an old married couple who refuse to divorce for the sake of the microcircuits. No sooner had the dust begun to settle after their last courtroom dance than Qualcomm decided to open up new salvos—this time with Arm...

Windows 11 ARM on iPad Air with UTM and JIT: Dream, Dare, or Just Dilemma? Picture this: you're brandishing a futuristic tablet at a coffee shop, all smug and secure in the knowledge that, beneath that shiny Apple logo, it’s running Windows 11 ARM. If your inner IT rebel is tickled by such...

Google Chrome Installer Misfire: Windows Users Stuck with “This App Can’t Run on Your PC” A number of Windows users trying to set up a new machine or simply install their trusty browser are now greeted by an unexpected error message during the Chrome installation process. The error, “This app...

Google’s native Google Drive desktop app for ARM-based Windows PCs is here, and it’s set to change the way Snapdragon-powered devices sync and store files. No more emulation bottlenecks—the new ARM64-compiled app brings optimized performance and deeper integration with Windows 11, promising a...

Google’s recent rollout of a beta version of Google Drive for Desktop tailored to Windows 11 on ARM is a significant milestone for both cloud storage aficionados and users of ARM-powered machines. For decades, whether you were using an Intel- or AMD-based system or one powered by Qualcomm’s...

Epic Games and Qualcomm have joined forces to break down one of gaming’s longstanding barriers on Windows 11 Arm-powered laptops. In a move set to reverberate across the PC gaming community, the partnership will extend Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) support to Arm-based devices—paving the way for iconic...

The 7th generation Microsoft Surface Laptop is making waves in the Windows community, heralding new milestones for Windows 11 on ARM. With Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon chips fueling the device, this edition not only champions performance and efficiency but also highlights the challenges...

In a recent episode (Episode 356) of the Windows Central Podcast, hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden delivered deep insights into some of the most stirring developments in the Microsoft universe. From the official shutdown of HoloLens and IVAS to discussions about AI misfires and Arm’s bold...

In a world where the digital landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, the race for efficient, high-performance data centers has never been more intense. Among the key players in this dynamic environment, Arm is making waves by compelling industry titans like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure...

In a move that promises a smoother multimedia experience for Windows 11 ARM users, Chrome has re-enabled fast Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) encoding. Thanks to collaborative troubleshooting between Microsoft and Google, users of ARM-powered devices, including those running on Snapdragon X Elite...

The Windows on ARM platform has seen its ups and downs, often embroiled in debates over compatibility, functionality, and outright performance. Fast forward to mid-2024, and Qualcomm rolled out its Snapdragon X SoCs coupled with the latest flavor of Windows 11—version 24H2. This collaboration...

In the world of modern computing, survivability often hinges on adaptability, and nothing highlights that better than the evolving tale of Windows 11 on ARM. What’s fascinating is the firsthand account of a developer who not only tackled software development on an ARM-based Windows...