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After a long and (let's be honest) somewhat frustrating series of delays, Microsoft has finally begun rolling out the "Recall" feature to Windows Insiders in their Dev Channel! If you’re an early adopter tinkering with one of those shiny new Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you’re now stepping...

Microsoft has hit pause on the much-anticipated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature in its Photos app preview, a functionality recently showcased as part of its ongoing efforts to infuse AI-driven features into its ecosystem. According to the announcement, the OCR removal comes as...

Hi guys... What has happened to the Windows Calendar? Ever since I did an update to my Laptop two nights ago it simply WILL NOT open? I've been using that Microsoft Windows Calendar since 2019, every single day, and I desperately NEED all of my Calendar Entries back... So that is over 5...

In a bold leap into the future of computing, Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 365 Link, the very first cloud PC hardware device purpose-built exclusively for Windows 365, Microsoft's cloud-powered virtual desktop solution. The announcement has created significant ripples in the IT world while...

The tech industry woke up this week to the unveiling of a novel piece of hardware from Microsoft: the Windows 365 Link. Marketed as a thin client designed to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365 services, this $349 device embodies Microsoft’s ongoing push toward subscription-based computing...

On November 22, 2024, Gebeya, a Pan-African SaaS marketplace juggernaut, announced a major milestone: their acceptance into Microsoft’s prestigious ISV Success Program and Azure’s Startup Program. Let’s unwrap what this technological alliance means for Gebeya, Microsoft, and the rapidly evolving...

The tech world has been abuzz this week with reports that some businesses operating on Windows Server received unexpected automatic upgrades to Windows Server 2025. While that might sound like a clever marketing move for a new OS rollout, Microsoft has clarified that these surprises weren’t...

November 22, 2024, might just be a pivotal day to circle on your calendar if you're tracking the industrial digital transformation movement. Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division announced a major collaboration with Microsoft to bring the HxGN SDx2 platform to the forefront of...

Windows 11 enthusiasts, take note—Microsoft has delivered a new optional update for Windows 11 24H2, officially labeled as patch KB5046740. While this update remains in the "preview" phase, it offers some intriguing enhancements to the user interface, promising to refine the experience on your...

Windows 11—the sleek, modern, and, dare I say, sometimes polarizing operating system from Microsoft—is here, but not everyone is invited to the party. As of now, all Windows 10 PCs will stop receiving crucial security updates in October 2025, marking the end of its road for keeping up to date...

Generative AI is more than just a buzzword of our times—it's a roaring tidal wave reshaping industries by the second. Yet, as the promise of AI unfolds gloriously, it introduces a sinister reality: cybersecurity threats that can evolve as rapidly as their countermeasures. Windows, the backbone...

In a recent shake-up announced by Microsoft, the tech giant has hit the pause button on the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature within the Photos app on Windows 11. While this may initially sound alarming, especially if you've grown fond of OCR's capabilities, let’s break it all down to...

Ah, the moment all Windows users dread: the unavoidable reboot after a security update. It’s almost an unwritten rule of life—death, taxes, and Windows needing a restart after every patch. Microsoft has evidently heard the collective sigh of exasperation and is making a significant move to...

In the latest installment of Windows Weekly, Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott break down some of the hottest topics in the world of Microsoft and beyond, offering insights that are sure to resonate with Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike. Episode 908, amusingly titled...

Windows 10 users, brace yourselves—Microsoft has found a new way to get under your skin. It's not just those infamous reminders urging you to upgrade to Windows 11 anymore. Nope, this time they've taken it to the next level with full-screen advertisements. Yes, you read that right: full-screen...

Ah, the gentle nudge—or perhaps bulldoze—into the future we didn’t ask for. If you’ve been clinging to Windows 10 like it’s a warm blanket in a corporate snowstorm, brace yourself. Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to get you on Windows 11 as the deadline for Windows 10 support looms large...

In a bid to address the frustrations of dead-in-the-water devices, Microsoft has unveiled an exciting new tool for Windows 11. Say hello to the upcoming Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature, which could be the knight in shining armor for devices that refuse to boot. Designed as part of...

A Glitch in the Matrix for Windows 10: Why the Full-Screen Ads Are Hard to Ignore Microsoft is turning up the heat on Windows 10 users, bombarding them with a new wave of full-screen advertisements urging—and we do mean urging—them to upgrade to Windows 11. For many Windows 10 loyalists, this...

Ah, Microsoft—always a trendsetter when it comes to nudging (or perhaps shoving) its users towards new horizons. This time around, the company has opted for a bolder strategy, taking the upgrade hustle to a whole new level. Windows 10 users are now being greeted by in-your-face, full-screen...

Let me dive into this fascinating development with an informed explanation of the underlying technology and what this means for Windows users! An End to Reboot Woes? The Future of Windows Updates Caught off-guard by an unexpected Windows update prompting a reboot while in the middle of an...