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  1. Microsoft OneDrive Search Outage Disrupts Cross-Platform Users Without Fix in Sight

    Microsoft has publicly acknowledged a search malfunction currently plaguing a subset of OneDrive users across Windows, iOS, Android, and the web interface. Reports have surfaced of users unable to retrieve files via search—even when they are certain the files exist within their cloud storage...
  2. Microsoft Family Safety Blocks Google Chrome: Causes, Workarounds & Official Response

    Microsoft's Family Safety feature, designed to help parents and guardians manage their children's online activities, has recently been implicated in inadvertently blocking Google Chrome on Windows devices. This issue, first reported on June 3, 2025, has led to widespread user frustration as...
  3. Microsoft OneDrive Search Outage: Causes, Impact, and How to Stay Prepared

    For hundreds of millions of users worldwide, Microsoft OneDrive is more than just a cloud storage platform—it's a critical node in the daily workflow of students, professionals, families, and organizations both large and small. So when a core function such as file search suddenly malfunctions...
  4. Microsoft Releases KB5062324 Update to Fix Windows 11 Scan Issue

    Microsoft has released the Windows Configuration Update KB5062324 for Windows 11 version 24H2, addressing a critical issue where the Windows Update scan could become unresponsive. Users experiencing this problem are advised to restart their systems to complete the update scan. A permanent fix is...
  5. June 2025 Windows Server Patch Breaks DHCP: Critical Update Causes Network Outages

    Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday update was meant to address dozens of vulnerabilities and enhance system stability, but Azure and hybrid on-premises administrators quickly discovered a critical side effect: DHCP services on multiple generations of Windows Server began failing, resulting in...
  6. How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Crashing When Opening Emails in 2025

    Here’s a summary and the step-by-step fix for the recent Microsoft Outlook crashing issue, confirmed by both Forbes and Microsoft support: Issue Overview What’s Happening?: Outlook is crashing when users try to open or start a new email. Who’s Affected?: Mostly users on Microsoft 365 Office...
  7. Fix for Outlook VDI Crashes Caused by Forms Library: Workaround & Updates

    Here's a summary of the issue from your provided article: Recently, users of Classic Outlook (especially on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, or VDI) have experienced crashes when trying to open or create emails. This is particularly embarrassing for Microsoft because it seems related to their...
  8. Countdown to Windows 10 Support End: What You Need to Know Before October 14, 2025

    As Microsoft’s historic October 14, 2025, deadline barrels toward more than 700 million Windows 10 users worldwide, the sense of urgency is rising across the global PC ecosystem. In just over 100 days, Windows 10—an operating system still found on the majority of desktops everywhere—will lose...
  9. Windows 11 KB5055629 Update April 2025: Key Highlights & Fixes

    Here is the official Microsoft support page for the Windows 11 update: April 22, 2025—KB5055629 (OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) Preview. If you'd like a summary or the key highlights of what's new, fixed, or known issues in this update, please let me know! You can also specify if you want...
  10. End of Windows 10 Support 2025: Explore Cost-Effective Linux & LibreOffice Alternatives

    As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, users face a pivotal decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or explore alternative operating systems. The Document Foundation (TDF), the organization behind LibreOffice, has recently highlighted the "real costs" associated with...
  11. Join Windows Office Hours June 19, 2025: Expert Tips on Windows 11, Zero Trust Security & More

    June 19, 2025, marks another anticipated installment of Windows Office Hours, Microsoft's hallmark interactive chat series dedicated to IT professionals and those stewarding the evolution of workplace technology. Scheduled for 8:00 AM PDT and spanning a full hour, the event will unfold as a...
  12. Microsoft Releases Emergency Update for Windows 11 to Fix EAC Gaming Crashes and BSODs

    Microsoft has recently released an emergency update for Windows 11 to address critical issues causing game crashes linked to the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software. This move comes in response to widespread reports of system instability, including Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, affecting gamers...
  13. Windows 11 24H2 Update Faces Major Compatibility Issues and Safeguard Holds

    Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 version 24H2 has encountered significant compatibility issues, leading the company to throttle its rollout. Users have reported problems ranging from application failures to hardware malfunctions, prompting Microsoft to implement safeguard...
  14. Windows 11 KB5063060 Out-of-Band Update: Fix for Easy Anti-Cheat Incompatibility

    Here is a summary of the official Microsoft Support article for the June 11, 2025—KB5063060 (OS Build 26100.4351) Out-of-band update for Windows 11 version 24H2: Key Points from KB5063060 (OS Build 26100.4351) — Out-of-band Release Date: June 11, 2025 Applies to: Windows 11 version 24H2, all...
  15. Windows 10 Support Ends October 2025: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. (support.microsoft.com) This decision marks the culmination of a...
  16. Microsoft Windows 11 June 2025 Update Rollout Delayed Due to Compatibility Issue

    Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 version 24H2 has encountered a significant setback due to a compatibility issue affecting a subset of devices. This development has led the company to throttle the rollout of the update, underscoring ongoing challenges in ensuring seamless...
  17. Windows 11 June 2025 Hotpatch Update Enhances System Restore and Security

    Here is a summary of the official release notes for the June 10, 2025—Hotpatch KB5060841 (OS Build 26100.4270) for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024: Key Highlights Improvements and Fixes System Restore Point Extension: After installing this update, Windows 11 version 24H2 will retain system...
  18. Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Campaign: Key Insights and User Options Before Support Ends

    Microsoft's recent advertising campaign urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 has sparked considerable debate within the tech community. The 30-second spot, titled "Right side of risk," emphasizes the impending end of support for Windows 10 and promotes the benefits of transitioning...
  19. Why Windows 11 Adoption Is Slowing Down in 2025: Key Factors Explained

    Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, has experienced a notable slowdown in adoption rates, with recent data indicating a decline in its market share. As of April 2025, Windows 11 held approximately 43.7% of the desktop Windows market share, while Windows 10 maintained a leading...
  20. Windows 11 Upgrade Essentials: Security, AI Features & Industry Push

    In recent months, the landscape for Windows users has shifted in a way not seen for over a decade, as leading PC manufacturers—including Asus—have joined Microsoft, AMD, and Dell in encouraging, and in some respects warning, their customers to prepare for what is increasingly described as the...