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Microsoft’s surprise reversal on Extended Security Updates (ESU) hands many European Windows 10 users a full extra year of security patches — at no cost — but the concession comes with conditions, a ticking clock, and important caveats users must understand before they relax. Background...

Microsoft’s late-stage change to Windows 10 servicing has opened a narrowly scoped escape hatch: eligible consumer PCs can receive one additional year of security-only updates after October 14, 2025 — but the conditions matter, and claims that those updates are available without linking to a...

Microsoft and the European Commission have reached a binding settlement that will reshape how Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams are sold and integrated across Europe — and, in practice, globally — by enforcing unbundling, minimum price deltas, expanded interoperability APIs, and...

Elon Musk’s latest salvo at the tech establishment landed on social feeds and in headlines within hours: xAI will sue Apple, he said, accusing the iPhone maker of manipulating App Store rankings and editorial features to favor OpenAI’s ChatGPT — an action Musk framed as an “unequivocal antitrust...

Microsoft’s latest regulatory saga in the European Union has unfolded with all the drama of a high-stakes legal thriller—except the suspense ended not with resolution but with regulatory theater. On July 28, 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) closed a four-year investigation...

Windows 11 is once again shifting the browser battleground, but this time, the dramatic change is reserved only for those in Europe. The move brings a long-standing user request—respected browser choices—directly into the operating system’s daily workflow, at least for a select group. As of a...

For Windows 11 users, the tug-of-war between operating system defaults and user choice has been a recurring theme, often centered around Microsoft's persistent efforts to funnel web activity through its own Edge browser. In a recent twist, however, Windows 11 users in Europe are now experiencing...

Cloud security is often measured not just by technical sophistication but by the robustness of the legal and regulatory frameworks that define its boundaries. The recent decision by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), claiming there are "no data protection concerns" regarding the use...

Microsoft’s public acknowledgment that it cannot guarantee the data sovereignty of its European Union (EU) customers against potential demands from the United States government marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over cloud security, digital privacy, and the geopolitical realities of...

For months, the specter of regulatory action loomed over the European Commission’s adoption of Microsoft 365, as data privacy advocates and EU officials scrutinized the handling of sensitive information by one of the world’s largest cloud-based productivity suites. In a significant turn of...

In a recent French Senate hearing, Microsoft France's legal director, Anton Carniaux, admitted under oath that the company cannot guarantee that data stored in European data centers is immune from access by U.S. authorities. This revelation has intensified the ongoing debate over Europe's...

As Microsoft prepares to end regular support for Windows 10, a wave of concern is sweeping across the European tech landscape, led by a forceful appeal from the Dutch Consumers’ Association. The advocacy group, one of the Netherlands’ most reputable consumer protection outfits, is demanding that...

Open source software forms the scaffolding of modern digital economies, powering everything from mission-critical infrastructure to mobile apps, yet the world’s financial commitment to its maintenance and sustainability remains startlingly tenuous. This disconnect was cast into sharp relief by...

In a recent testimony before the French Senate, Anton Carniaux, Legal Director of Microsoft France, acknowledged that Microsoft cannot guarantee that European user data is immune from access by U.S. authorities, even when stored within the European Union. This admission underscores the complex...

The deepening rift between Silicon Valley titans and European regulators over artificial intelligence has come sharply into focus with Meta Platforms’ highly publicized rejection of the European Union’s voluntary AI Code of Practice—a move signaling resistance to evolving regulatory frameworks...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 is continually evolving, unveiling feature updates at a pace that even the most seasoned Windows enthusiasts can find dizzying. Yet, in recent months, a fascinating (and, to many, frustrating) trend has emerged: a class of highly desired features—some offering genuine user...

News from the cloud sector rarely generates the kind of high-stakes drama seen in recent months between Microsoft, CISPE (Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe), and a fractured landscape of European cloud providers. At the heart of the matter are longstanding grievances about...

Microsoft’s latest maneuver to address mounting regulatory and competitive pressures in the European cloud services market has set the stage for a potentially transformative chapter between US tech giants and EU infrastructure providers. By proposing a fresh set of commercial terms to the Cloud...

In the heart of Europe’s digital transformation, the debate over cloud procurement for public institutions has come to symbolize the continent’s broader struggle between the ideals of sovereignty, competitive pragmatism, and technological innovation. Recent reports indicate that the European...

Windows 11’s pace of evolution continues to impress, and the rollout of KB5062552 for version 23H2 marks a pivotal moment—especially for users craving a more streamlined file migration experience and an efficient search interface. As Microsoft pushes this update globally, the spotlight lands on...