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Microsoft's third Technical Preview of Azure Stack (TP3) arrives as the last major pre‑GA milestone, bringing a wider slice of Azure's IaaS and PaaS surface to on‑premises environments, a clearer pay‑as‑you‑use model for local consumption, and practical refinements for disconnected and edge...

Microsoft has quietly finished what it started years ago: the Cortana standalone experience built into Windows has been deprecated and is being removed from mainstream Windows builds as Microsoft shifts its desktop strategy toward Copilot and other AI-first features. Background Cortana began...

When Microsoft quietly flipped the switch in October 2015 allowing Cortana to link directly with an Xbox Live account, it marked a deliberate step beyond simple voice commands — turning a desktop assistant into a cross-device gaming companion that could surface activity, offers, friend...

Microsoft’s recent Windows updates have quietly erased or neutered several features that defined the platform for years, trading familiar workflows and polish for a mix of monetization, security hardening, and a cloud-first, AI-centric roadmap that increasingly prioritizes new revenue streams...

Windows has always been a moving target: features appear, gain fans, stagnate, and sometimes quietly disappear — often replaced by something that reflects Microsoft’s current priorities around security, cloud services, and AI. The past decade alone shows a clear pattern: legacy, underused, or...

Microsoft’s OS has been quietly slimming down: a clutch of once-promising Windows features have been deprecated or removed over the past few years, and a number of little-known tools that almost nobody used are now gone for good—some by stealth, others with a public notice. The tidy list that...

Microsoft’s operating system has always been a mix of pragmatic engineering, bold experiments, and occasional overreach — and some of its most interesting contributions were simply ahead of their time. A recent roundup of five Windows features — Briefcase, MSN Gaming Zone, Windows CardSpace...

Microsoft’s early promise that “AI isn’t just for games” — articulated during the company’s 2016 Ignite and Build-era push — was never a marketing aside; it was a foundational strategy to weave machine intelligence into cloud infrastructure, productivity tools, and third‑party ecosystems. That...

Windows 10, launched by Microsoft on July 29, 2015, has reached its 10th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of operating systems. Over the past decade, Windows 10 has undergone numerous updates, introduced a plethora of features, and faced its share of controversies...

Windows 10, launched on July 29, 2015, marked a significant shift in Microsoft's approach to operating systems. Aimed at rectifying the missteps of Windows 8, it sought to blend the familiarity of previous versions with modern innovations. As we reflect on its decade-long journey, we uncover a...

Windows 10’s journey from its highly anticipated 2015 launch to its approaching end of official support marks a pivotal chapter not only for Microsoft but for the world of desktop computing. As the countdown to October 2025 draws closer, the nostalgia mingles with critical reflection: Did...

Microsoft’s relentless drive to reimagine digital assistance within the Windows ecosystem has taken a bold turn with the development and preview rollout of the Copilot Appearance, a virtual character designed not only to attract user attention but to fundamentally shift how we perceive and...

Effortlessly talking to your computer has always been a tech enthusiast’s dream, whether it’s summoning a digital assistant to schedule reminders, asking for the latest weather, or dictating an email. With the introduction of the "Hey, Copilot!" voice command on Windows 11, Microsoft is taking a...

Windows 11 Canary Build 27813 Update Delivers Crucial Audio, Color, and Settings Fixes Microsoft's latest preview release for Windows 11 Insiders—Canary build 27813—has landed with a focused agenda: resolving persistent audio issues, refining color management, and streamlining system settings...

Unleashing Voice Control: A Look into Cortana’s Legacy Versus Copilot’s Capabilities For many Windows enthusiasts, the era of Cortana evokes fond memories of commanding a computer with a simple voice command. Whether it was saying, “Hey, Cortana, shut down the computer!” or asking for help with...

Below is an in-depth analysis on why Windows Copilot isn’t yet channeling the full spirit of Cortana, drawing on insights from the PCMag piece while exploring the evolution of voice assistants in Windows. The Legacy of Cortana: A Voice-Activated Trailblazer Cortana first made waves as the...

Microsoft's approach to the evolving hardware-software symbiosis is once again on display as news emerges about the potential resurrection of the enigmatic Win + C keyboard shortcut in Windows 11. With a legacy that spans from invoking Cortana in Windows 10 to facilitating the now-maturing...

Microsoft’s half-century legacy is studded with both iconic achievements and a fair share of missteps. As the tech giant celebrated 50 years of innovation, it also became evident that not every new feature has resonated with its loyal fan base. In recent years, several Windows features have...

Windows 11 appears to be taking a nostalgic turn—one that mingles cutting-edge AI features with a flashback to the iconic voice assistant days of Cortana. The latest update to Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot introduces a new voice shortcut that lets you converse with the interface simply by holding...

Windows Copilot's New Voice Feature: Is Cortana Back? If you were a fan of Windows Vista's Cortana, you might be in for a nostalgic—and perhaps unwelcome—surprise. Microsoft’s latest Windows Insider update has introduced a "Press to Talk" feature within the Copilot app that bears a strong...