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Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...
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Microsoft’s September cumulative for Windows 11 landed as more than a routine Patch Tuesday — it bundles visible UI polish, several quality-of-life fixes, and a new tranche of staged, hardware‑gated AI features, but it also carries a practical sting: unusually large offline installers that...
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Microsoft has quietly pushed an emergency mitigation and updated guidance after a late‑2024 Windows 11 installation‑media bug left some freshly installed systems unable to accept subsequent security updates, forcing affected users and IT teams into painful workarounds including media rebuilds...
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Introduction
Microsoft is stepping up its game once again with the Power Apps March 2025 Feature Update—a release packed with enhancements that cater to developers, makers, and enterprises alike. Whether you're a Windows user curious about creating dynamic apps or an IT professional looking to...
Windows 11 continues to evolve, and the March 2025 update is a testament to that commitment. This month’s update spans improvements in device management, security hardening, productivity enhancements, and AI-driven innovations—all designed to streamline your Windows experience while bolstering...
The March 2025 Windows non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 is here—and it’s packing plenty of new features, smart fixes, and performance tweaks that aim to enhance both everyday usability and advanced functionality on your PC. With this preview release (KB5053656, OS Build...
Microsoft is once again shaking up the spreadsheet scene this March 2025 with an exciting set of updates to Excel. Although the update cycle is a bit quieter than the AI-fueled frenzy of February 2024, this month’s features cater to a broad user base—from enterprise pros to casual users, and...
Microsoft’s latest cumulative updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 have unexpectedly left users without their integrated AI assistant, Copilot. In a twist that has captured the attention of tech enthusiasts and IT professionals alike, the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update—designed to boost system...
Windows 11 users have met an unexpected twist in the ongoing saga of operating system updates. In the March 2025 update—referred to as KB5053598 for Windows 11, along with related updates KB5053602 for certain Windows 11 builds and KB5053606 for Windows 10—the Microsoft Copilot app is...
Microsoft has once again kept its promise of bolstering Windows 11's security and performance with its March 2025 Patch Tuesday release. In this update roll-out, users running Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2 will receive new builds and quality improvements that address lingering security and...
Windows 11 2025: A Hands-On Look at What's Next
Microsoft’s Windows ecosystem has never been one to rest on its laurels, and the latest episode of Hands-On Windows 130 delivers a tantalizing preview of what Windows 11 has in store for 2025. In this deep-dive review—originally dissected by...
In a bold move to revolutionize mobile productivity, Microsoft has announced an exciting update for OneNote Mobile. The upcoming enhancement will leverage the power of Copilot to automatically extract key information from your photos and videos and convert it into organized notes. With an...
Buckle up, Windows enthusiasts—2025 is looking brighter than ever for your favorite OS. Microsoft is gearing up to revamp Windows 11 with a suite of features that promise to streamline your workflow, add a dash of personality, and integrate advanced AI to transform everyday interactions on your...
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft recently outlined details regarding the hotpatching feature for Windows 11's forthcoming 24H2 update, only to subsequently remove the document from its official site. This feature has been in the works for some time and is aimed at revolutionizing the...
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