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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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)...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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