Microsoft confirmed a coding error in the iOS build of Outlook that caused the app to crash or freeze on iPad devices, and issued a rapid fix while advising a temporary Airplane Mode launch trick for affected users as a stopgap measure.
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In mid‑January 2026 a routine update to...
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If you want a tablet that can double as a laptop, the choice often narrows to two premium paths: Microsoft’s Surface Pro family running full Windows 11, or Apple’s iPad Pro running iPadOS on Apple Silicon. The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch positions itself as a portable Windows PC with Copilot+...
Microsoft Edge’s long‑promised extension support for iPad has finally arrived in a controlled rollout, bringing a curated set of browser add‑ons to iPadOS and changing how power users and IT teams will view the browser on Apple’s tablet platform. Overview
Microsoft released an update that puts...
Microsoft’s Surface social post accidentally gave Apple a compliment it never meant to—an official Surface ad on X showed a device clearly running iPadOS, prompting swift ridicule, a Community Note correction, and the post’s removal within hours. Background
Microsoft’s Surface account posted an...
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Microsoft’s Surface account briefly posted a promotional image touting the Surface Pro as a “research buddy” powered by built‑in Copilot — then deleted the post after users noticed the device’s on‑screen interface looked unmistakably like iPadOS rather than Windows 11. This small, highly visible...
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Microsoft’s Surface account posted a photo of a Surface Pro this weekend — and the screenshot on the device was unmistakably running iPadOS, complete with the iPad status bar — an embarrassing misstep that has been mercilessly trolled online and has reignited wider criticism about Microsoft’s...
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CISA’s addition of a single entry to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog this week — CVE-2025-43300, an out‑of‑bounds write in Apple’s Image I/O framework — sharpens the spotlight on a zero‑day that Apple says was exploited in highly targeted attacks and underscores how quickly...
Making Google Chrome the default browser across your devices is one of the simplest changes that delivers the biggest practical payoff: links open the way you expect, bookmarks and passwords follow you, and your browsing sessions stay consistent across platforms. This guide walks through how to...
Apple’s announcement of a streamlined Mobile Device Management (MDM) migration process in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26 has sent ripples through the IT and enterprise management world—especially among organizations orchestrating mixed device fleets. With Microsoft Intune emerging as an immediate...
In today’s rapidly evolving tablet and 2-in-1 PC market, two titans stand toe-to-toe, each representing a unique vision for the future of portable computing: Microsoft’s all-new Surface Pro 12-inch and Apple’s iPad Air M3. Both devices are squarely aimed at users who want their next tablet to...
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Here’s a summary of how Windows 11 was successfully run on an Apple iPad using emulation, based on the article:
Key Points:
Emulation on iPad: With some effort, Windows 11 can run on an iPad using emulation software and an alternative app store.
Legal Basis: Thanks to new EU digital...
Once upon a time, running Windows on anything that didn't loudly hum with the unmistakable whine of a spinning hard drive and sport the logo of a major PC manufacturer was reserved for the kind of digital wizardry that inspired equal parts awe and “Are you sure you want to do this?” Today...
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Once, a well-worn 13-inch MacBook Pro finally gave up after years of loyal service, prompting its owner—a seasoned technology journalist—to consider whether Apple’s lauded M2 iPad Pro could rise as a modern replacement. On the surface, it was a battle of generational hardware: a decade-old...
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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...
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Microsoft is expanding its AI horizons—this time beyond Windows. As reported by 9to5Mac on February 27, 2025, Microsoft’s highly anticipated Copilot AI app has finally made its native debut on macOS. With a dedicated macOS application now available on the Mac App Store, Microsoft is set to...
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The age-old debate about whether a tablet can truly replace a laptop has taken a fascinating twist with the latest experiments on the iPad Pro using Microsoft 365. As showcased in a recent YouTube video titled "Can the iPad Pro Replace Your Laptop with Microsoft 365? Surprising Results!", the...
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Hello to all! I'm Ed. I look forward to participating in this forum. I own several digital devices with different OS's, such as Windows 10/11, Android, and iPad OS. I've been using Windows since XP days, and still always finding something new to learn. I look forward to contacting you folks when...