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In the ever-evolving world of technology, Microsoft stands as a titan, known not just for its operating systems but for its strategic leaps into new tech territories. The latest buzz? Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI: Microsoft's New Frontier Microsoft is placing significant bets on AI, and it’s...

In what can only be described as a seismic shift in the tech world, Microsoft has made headlines by offering OpenAI’s state-of-the-art O1 reasoning model to all users of its Copilot service completely free of charge. Previously, access to this AI powerhouse was restricted to premium subscribers...

In the thrilling world of cybersecurity, Microsoft has once again taken the frontline, patching two crucial vulnerabilities with substantial implications for its Azure AI Face Service. With CVEs CVE-2025-21415 rated at a jaw-dropping CVSS score of 9.9 and CVE-2025-21396 following closely, both...

In the fast-moving world of tech, services can pop up and vanish faster than you can spell "VPN." This time, it's Microsoft’s Defender VPN that joins the ranks of tech divas leaving the stage, concluding its run on February 28. The whispering winds of the cybersecurity realm have brought this...

Do you hear that? It's the sound of Microsoft's Privacy Protection VPN feature packing its bags and leaving the Microsoft 365 suite. Set to bid farewell on February 28, 2025, this feature's quiet exit might not even register on your radar—unless you were one of the few who actually appreciated...

Let's dive into Microsoft's latest move—pulling the plug on the notorious Flyby11 app, which cleverly sidestepped Windows 11's stringent hardware demands. Picture this scene: you're cruising through the internet like a tech-savvy MacGyver, only to find out that your trusty old PC can't handle...

Welcome to the tech soap opera that is Windows 11. If you've been following the latest episode, you know there's a kerfuffle brewing about this shiny new operating system. It seems users aren’t exactly marching in formation towards an upgrade, leaving Microsoft to mull over the puzzle like a cat...

In a decision that’s stirring discussions on privacy and product evolution, Microsoft has officially announced that its free VPN feature—currently integrated within the Microsoft Defender app in Office 365—will be discontinued by the end of February 2025. This move signals a strategic pivot for...

Microsoft is stirring the pot quietly once again. Recently, the tech giant removed its official guidance on installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs—a support article that had been available since October 2021. Here on WindowsForum.com, we break down what this move means for Windows users and...

In a move that’s sure to stir the tech community, Microsoft has announced that the free VPN service bundled with Windows Defender will be discontinued starting February 28, 2025. This decision, which was revealed in an end-of-support notification, highlights Microsoft’s evolving strategy and...

Security researchers and IT professionals are raising the alarm over a sophisticated new phishing variant that targets the OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow, particularly within Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). In a detailed demonstration during the “Offensive Entra ID (Azure AD) and...

It seems like the battle for control over who gets to use Windows 11—and how—is still raging in 2025. Microsoft has taken action to block a third-party app called Flyby11, which enables users to bypass the system requirements for installing the Windows 11 24H2 update. While it may sound like a...

Big news from the giant in Redmond: Microsoft announced that it will be discontinuing the Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature within the Microsoft Defender app. This free VPN feature was originally offered as part of the Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, but users will have to...

Windows users, brace yourselves. Microsoft has stirred up a debate about Windows 11, its stringent hardware requirements, and its stance on users bypassing these restrictions. With over 800 million users still anchored in Windows 10, around 400 million of them face a significant fork in the...

The tech world is buzzing this week with news that Microsoft is officially discontinuing the free Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature from its Microsoft Defender app by February 28, 2025. For those who have used Microsoft 365 Personal and Family Plans, this discontinuation might have caught...

Hold onto your taskbars, folks—big changes are afoot in the tech world! Microsoft is ringing the bell on Windows 10 as its October 2025 end-of-support date looms ominously in the not-too-distant future. And unsurprisingly, many users are sprinting for the exit—or rather, the upgrade pipeline. In...

Buckle up, WindowsForum enthusiasts, because this tech partnership announcement between Euroclear, a global player in financial market infrastructure, and Microsoft seems to be the next big thing in the fintech world. While we'll focus on the tech-centric aspects of this seven-year strategic...

Microsoft has officially announced that it will retire the Privacy Protection feature (i.e., its Virtual Private Network or VPN) from the Microsoft Defender app for personal and family Microsoft 365 accounts. Effective February 28, 2025, the VPN service will no longer be supported, marking the...

In a plot twist no one saw coming, Microsoft tipped its hand toward leniency on its own strict hardware requirements for Windows 11—specifically, the highly controversial TPM 2.0 prerequisite. This unexpected move to recommend bypassing TPM (Trusted Platform Module) stirred up plenty of debate...

In a move that has stirred both speculation and ire within the Windows community, Microsoft has quietly brushed aside its guidance for bypassing Windows 11's tough hardware requirements. This subtle but impactful change comes with Windows 11 version 24H2, marking the end of an era for...