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  1. Windows 11 25H2 Review: Quiet Enablement Update with Sudo, Archives, and Wi‑Fi 7

    Microsoft’s Windows 11 “25H2” arrives as an unusually quiet sequel: more maintenance than milestone, with a few welcome conveniences — like a native sudo command and archive creation in File Explorer — offset by a lack of headline-grabbing features and some missed opportunities that power users...
  2. Windows 11 25H2 ISO Released for Release Preview — eKB Enablement & Admin Migration

    Microsoft has quietly published official ISO images for Windows 11, version 25H2 to the Windows Insider Preview downloads area, completing a key piece of release scaffolding for IT teams, OEMs, and enthusiasts even as most devices receive the feature update as a lightweight enablement package...
  3. OneNote for Windows 10 Retirement: Migrate to OneNote on Windows by Oct 14, 2025

    Microsoft has confirmed that OneNote for Windows 10—the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app preinstalled on many Windows 10 machines—will be retired on October 14, 2025, and will switch to a read-only state after that date, meaning you will still be able to view content but will not be able to...
  4. Dell 14 Plus Review: A Reliable, Boring Workhorse for Fleet and Students

    The Dell 14 Plus arrives not as a headline-stealer but as a steady, unimaginative workhorse: modestly priced, competent where it needs to be, and unapologetically conservative in every visible choice. For buyers whose priority is reliability over razzle-dazzle—IT fleets, students, knowledge...
  5. Microsoft Open-Sources 6502 BASIC 1.1: Preserving an 8-bit Interpreter

    Microsoft has published the assembly source for “BASIC for 6502 Microprocessor — Version 1.1” on GitHub under a modern permissive license, making the exact code that powered a generation of home computers readable, buildable, and reusable by anyone — hobbyists, historians, educators, and...
  6. Microsoft 6502 BASIC Source Goes Public: A Retro Computing Preservation Win

    Microsoft's decision to put the original 6502-targeted Microsoft BASIC source into the public eye is both a tidy act of software preservation and a reminder of how much of modern computing grew from tiny, highly optimized assembly programs—code once written by Bill Gates and his earliest...
  7. Windows 11: Quality Updates in OOBE with Autopilot and Intune ESP

    Microsoft is rolling a significant change to how new Windows 11 PCs are provisioned: eligible devices will now check for and install the latest quality and security updates during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) so users sign in on day one with a patched, compliant system. This shift, delivered...
  8. Atturra: Six Microsoft Solutions Partners and Private Cloud Focus in Australia

    Atturra’s rise through Microsoft’s partner ranks has been rapid and highly visible, with multiple outlets reporting that the Australian integrator has secured a significant new recognition in the hybrid and private cloud space — a development that, if fully verified, would strengthen its...
  9. OneNote for Windows 10 Ends Oct 14, 2025 - Migrate to OneNote on Windows

    Microsoft has confirmed that OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, after which the app will become read‑only and will no longer receive updates, fixes, or sync functionality — Microsoft is directing all users to migrate to the unified OneNote on Windows (the...
  10. OneNote for Windows 10 End of Support: Migrate to OneNote on Windows

    Microsoft has confirmed that OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, and Microsoft is urging users and organizations to migrate to the newer OneNote on Windows app now to avoid losing editing and sync functionality when the legacy app becomes read-only...
  11. Windows 11 23H2 End of Updates: Plan Your Migration by Nov 11, 2025

    Microsoft has set a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving security and quality updates on November 11, 2025, leaving devices that remain on that release exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities unless they move to a supported build. (learn.microsoft.com)...
  12. Windows 11 23H2 End of Updates: Plan Your Upgrade Before Nov 11, 2025

    Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11, version 23H2 will reach end of updates for Home and Pro editions on November 11, 2025, meaning devices still running 23H2 after that date will no longer receive security fixes or quality updates; Enterprise and Education editions on the same release train...
  13. Copilot 3D: One Photo to a Textured GLB Model in Seconds

    Microsoft has quietly moved a major barrier in 3D content creation out of the path of everyday creators: Copilot 3D, an experimental Copilot Labs feature, converts a single JPG or PNG into a downloadable, textured 3D model in GLB format within seconds—no specialist skills required. This launch...
  14. Copilot 3D: One-Click Image-to-3D in Copilot Labs

    Microsoft’s Copilot 3D quietly introduces a one‑click route from flat photos to manipulable 3D assets, allowing users in Copilot Labs to upload a single JPG or PNG and receive a downloadable GLB model in seconds — a lab‑stage experiment that reshapes accessibility for hobbyists, educators, and...
  15. Microsoft's $5M AI for Good Open Call Boosts Societal Impact in Washington State

    In January 2025, Microsoft announced a significant initiative to commemorate its 50th anniversary: the AI for Good Open Call. This program is set to distribute $5 million in grants to organizations within Washington state, aiming to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing...
  16. Philippines Faces Alarming Literacy Crisis: 19 Million Graduates Unable to Read Properly

    Nearly 19 million Filipino junior and senior high school graduates reportedly exited the classroom last year unable to read and comprehend a simple story, according to alarming data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) presented during a recent Senate hearing. This figure, highlighted...
  17. Guernsey's Educational Revolution: Embracing AI in Schools for the Future

    The quaint Channel Island of Guernsey, more commonly known for its rolling green hills, coastline fortresses, and infamous cows, now finds itself navigating the uncharted territory of artificial intelligence in education. Its headteachers are trading lesson plans for algorithmic playbooks, all...
  18. Transformative Learning at NTU: Team Untitled's Journey in the HOYA Chatbot Hackathon 2025

    NTU's recent HOYA Chatbot Hackathon 2025 has become a vivid testament to the transformative power of hands-on learning and innovative problem-solving. NTU students, with their keen insights and relentless determination to bridge theory and practical application, have set a benchmark in the realm...
  19. Transforming Note-Taking: The Power of Microsoft Copilot Pages

    Copilot Pages marks a significant leap forward in intelligent note-taking, blending cloud connectivity with generative AI to transform the way we capture and organize information. At its core, Microsoft’s new feature takes a rather mundane task—juggling disorganized notes—and turns it into a...
  20. Exploring History with Minecraft Education: Peter is Here Project

    Minecraft Education, in partnership with St. Peter’s Basilica and Microsoft, has launched an immersive learning experience that blurs the line between history and technology. The initiative, named Peter is Here, invites students to traverse the legendary halls and secret corners of one of the...