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Microsoft is turning up the heat on camera controls in Windows 11— offering users the type of granular settings that are typically reserved for professional video editing applications. Whether you're a video call junkie stuck in endless Zoom marathons or a vlogger crafting your next cinematic...

The end of 2024 arrives with a bang in the world of Windows users, as Microsoft has axed or signaled the retirement of numerous features in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Love 'em or hate 'em, these functionality tweaks and removals define a year of change—and possibly annoyance—for users of...

If you were dreaming of wrapping up work early for the holidays, Microsoft has different plans for you. Its December Patch Tuesday is here, and it packs a punch with a hefty 72 new vulnerabilities patched in Windows and other Microsoft products. Among these fixes, an actively-exploited zero-day...

Microsoft continues to elevate its Exchange Online services with the announcement of the public preview of its enhanced Message Trace experience in the Exchange admin center (EAC). This significant update promises to revolutionize how IT administrators track and manage email communications...

Change is brewing in the Windows 11 ecosystem, and not everyone is raising a toast to it. Microsoft has announced that it's saying goodbye to a relatively young feature introduced just last year—Suggested Actions. In tech years, that’s barely long enough to get comfortable, but the feature is...

It's that time of the week – let’s grab a cup of coffee, fire up those monitors, and talk all things Windows. In this comprehensive rundown of the big news, we’re diving into the latest Patch Tuesday updates, dissecting why Microsoft’s stance on Windows 11 system requirements remains tougher...

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up your operating system harnesses because Microsoft is taking us on yet another wild ride. This time, it's with its brainchild feature—Copilot, a digital assistant trying hard to find its footing on the Windows 11 platform. It's part-progressive web app, part-native...

The tech world is buzzing, and for all the wrong reasons! Windows 11’s new Recall feature, which rolled out in testing recently, has raised serious privacy concerns among users. Marked as an AI-powered tool designed to enhance search capabilities by taking regular screenshots of your desktop...

In a recent announcement that has largely slipped under the radar, Microsoft has decided to retire its "Suggested Actions" feature in Windows 11 before it could even see a full rollout in Europe. It seems that when it comes to user feedback and feature functionality, this decision has raised...

As the tech landscape evolves at breakneck speed, certain features come and go, often leaving users yearning for a piece of lost functionality. If you’re a Windows 11 user, it's time to mourn the retirement of the "suggested actions" feature, recently marked as deprecated by Microsoft. While...

In a move that has left many users scratching their heads, Microsoft has announced the removal of yet another feature from Windows 11—the “suggested actions” menu. This decision comes as part of a broader trend of streamlining the operating system by eliminating features deemed underused. But...

In a bold move to fortify Windows environments, Microsoft has officially ramped up its defenses against NTLM relay attacks, a method that exploits the weaknesses of the long-reigning NTLM (NT LAN Manager) authentication protocol. As we venture into a new era for Windows security, it’s essential...

Microsoft continues to evolve its Copilot experience in Windows 11, unveiling a fresh design iteration that aims to enhance user interaction and accessibility. This latest redesign is the third notable alteration since the arrival of Windows Copilot, which was first teased in May 2023. As part...

Introduction On December 10, 2024, a critical security advisory was published regarding a vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49138, which pertains to the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. This vulnerability specifically allows for an elevation of privilege, posing significant risks...

On December 10, 2024, a notable security vulnerability—CVE-2024-49092—was documented by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). This issue specifically pertains to the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver and presents an elevation of privilege risk that could be exploited by malicious actors...

In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, Microsoft has made a significant move by postponing the final Cumulative Update (CU) for Exchange Server 2019 until early 2025. This decision has provided relief for many Exchange Server administrators who had been navigating the choppy waters...

The tech world is buzzing with the latest updates for Windows 11 users. After months of anticipation, Microsoft has officially expanded the rollout of its innovative Recall AI tool, previously restricted to Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs, to now include devices powered by Intel and AMD...

In the ever-evolving world of Windows 11, updates are both a necessity and a potential headache for users. The latest twist in this software saga comes from Microsoft, which has acknowledged a compatibility issue between Windows 11 version 24H2 and the Google Workspace Sync app. This bug might...

In a recent development that has got Windows enthusiasts buzzing with excitement, the latest Dev Channel update for Windows 11 introduces a vibrant redesign of the battery icon. This move, part of the continual enhancements from Microsoft, aims not only to beautify the interface but also to...

Big changes are afoot for users running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. Microsoft is now doubling down on its "Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0" requirement, an essential piece of hardware deemed non-negotiable for the operating system. If you’re using an unsupported PC to run Windows 11...