Microsoft has quietly begun serving a new, highly visual Bing ad that places a full “scoreboard” comparison between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome above Chrome’s official download links on Windows 11 — a move that reframes a user’s intent at the precise moment they look to switch browsers and...
VeriPark is reported to have been named to Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle for AI Business Solutions for the 2025–2026 cycle, a recognition that — if confirmed — would mark a continuation of the company’s long-running partnership with Microsoft and its steady profile in financial‑services-focused...
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Microsoft pushed Windows 10 cumulative update KB5065429 to 22H2 machines this week, a mandatory security rollup that arrives as the platform approaches its October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline — and it’s tightly linked to Microsoft’s consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) enrollment path...
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 S and the accompanying Surface Laptop were less a surprise and more a strategic recalibration: a deliberately simplified, cloud-first Windows SKU paired with a premium clamshell that wore Microsoft’s design language like a banner. Announced as a classroom-friendly...
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Microsoft’s quiet August update for Xbox is a textbook example of product teams prioritizing everyday usability over headline-grabbing features: the system refresh (build 10.0.26100.5362) quietly ships a new Play Anywhere filtering option and a Play History surface that makes cross-platform...
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Microsoft will stop providing updates and support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, forcing a decision for millions of users: upgrade to Windows 11, buy a new PC, enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, or continue running an unsupported system at elevated risk...
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As the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline looms closer, millions of users face a challenging dilemma: stay on their familiar operating system with paid security updates or transition to newer alternatives, often involving hardware upgrades or unwanted account changes. But for those clinging to...
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Microsoft’s latest move to push OneDrive adoption has ignited fresh debate within Windows communities after users spotted a new Start menu notification in Windows 11—one that looks much more like a security warning than a promotional nudge. This alert, led by a conspicuous yellow exclamation...
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The latest Bing experience highlights Microsoft’s persistent yet often puzzling approach to integrating its Copilot AI throughout its search ecosystem, particularly for users within the Edge browser. Recent user discoveries have found that searching for leading AI models such as ChatGPT, Claude...
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With Microsoft officially announcing the end of support for Visual Studio 2015 this October, the countdown is on for developers and organizations still relying on the aging IDE. This pivotal move coincides with the conclusion of Windows 10 support, marking 2025 as a watershed year for legacy...
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Windows 11 users have grown increasingly frustrated as the operating system’s Start menu now persistently displays warning-style banners urging users to back up their PCs to the cloud using OneDrive. This aggressive push, which prominently features an “Action advised – back up your PC” message...
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Windows 11 enthusiasts have fresh reasons to revisit their Settings app, as Microsoft unveils a slew of accessibility, interface, and productivity improvements across all Insider channels, with a few rolling out to release versions as well. The latest features—ranging from advanced mouse pointer...
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Microsoft is issuing a stark reminder to the developer community: support for Visual Studio 2015 is drawing to a close, marking the end of an era for one of the company’s most influential software development platforms. As the deadline looms on October 14—coinciding with the retirement of...
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Logging in to Windows 11 after setup should be the start of a smooth PC experience, but for many users, it’s felt more like a gauntlet of annoying popups. For months, Microsoft has been bombarding users with the “Second-chance Out-of-Box Experience” (SCOOBE): an intrusive string of prompts...
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The latest recognition of Reply as a Prioritised Tier Partner in the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program marks a critical milestone—not only for Reply and its Microsoft-focused subsidiaries, WM Reply and Valorem Reply—but also for the broader digital transformation landscape. This...
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Reply, a prominent player in the Microsoft ecosystem, has recently been elevated to the Prioritised Tier within the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This distinction underscores the company's exceptional capabilities in deploying Microsoft's AI-driven solutions, particularly through...
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Reply, a global leader in digital services and consulting, has achieved the prestigious status of Prioritised Tier Partner within the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This recognition underscores Reply's deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and its commitment to driving...
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Reply, a prominent player in the digital transformation arena, has recently been elevated to the Prioritised Tier within Microsoft's Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This distinction underscores the company's deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and its commitment to delivering...
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Reply, a prominent player in the Microsoft ecosystem, has achieved the esteemed status of Prioritised Tier Partner in the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This recognition underscores Reply's commitment to delivering innovative AI-powered solutions through its Microsoft-focused...
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Reply, a prominent player in the Microsoft ecosystem, has been elevated to the Prioritised Tier within the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This distinction underscores Reply's deep expertise across Microsoft platforms, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power...
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