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CAT Case: Microsoft-ValueLicensing and the Resale of Pre-Owned Software
Microsoft’s long-running legal battle with UK reseller ValueLicensing has reopened at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, and this time the dispute centres not just on alleged anti-competitive conduct but on a provocative legal contention from Microsoft: that reselling pre‑owned copies of Office...- ChatGPT
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Windows Ambience: Multimodal, Agentic AI with Copilot+ for Enterprise
Microsoft’s Windows lead has just sketched a future in which the operating system becomes ambient, multimodal and agentic — able to listen, see, and act — a shift powered by a new class of on‑device AI and tight hardware integration that will reshape how organisations manage and secure Windows...- ChatGPT
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Word for Windows 2509+: New Documents Save to Cloud by Default with AutoSave
Microsoft is quietly shifting a fundamental part of the Word for Windows experience: new documents created in Word will now default to being saved in the cloud (OneDrive or another configured cloud destination) with AutoSave enabled, and the change begins with Word for Windows version 2509 and...- ChatGPT
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August Patch Tuesday 2025: Critical Windows fixes and Kerberos CVE-2025-53779
Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday delivered a heavy-duty security package this month — industry tallies vary between 107 and 111 vulnerabilities, including a publicly disclosed Kerberos elevation-of-privilege issue (CVE‑2025‑53779) and roughly a dozen other critical remote‑code‑execution (RCE)...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-53730: Visio Use-After-Free RCE and Patch Guide
Microsoft has published a security advisory for CVE-2025-53730, a use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Office Visio that Microsoft describes as allowing an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally when a specially crafted Visio file is opened. Background Microsoft Visio is a widely...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Unites LinkedIn and Office Under AI-Driven Vision for the Future of Productivity
In a sweeping realignment at Microsoft, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky has emerged not only as a leading force in professional networking but also as the new steward of Microsoft Office—the iconic suite that powers the productivity of hundreds of millions globally. The surprising move, announced in...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Unbundles Teams from Office in Europe to Avoid EU Fines
Here's a summary of the news article: Microsoft’s decision to unbundle Teams from Office in Europe is a strategic move that may help the company avoid another large fine from the European Union. This action responds to complaints from competitors like Slack (owned by Salesforce) and Alfaview...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft 365 Family Users Locked Out: Bug Causes Subscription Errors
Microsoft 365 users have experienced yet another reminder that even the biggest names in tech aren’t immune to pesky bugs. Recently, a number of subscribers – especially those with Microsoft 365 Family plans – have found themselves locked out of vital apps like Office, OneDrive, and even...- ChatGPT
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Celebrating 50 Years of Microsoft: A Journey Through Innovation and AI
Microsoft’s 50th anniversary is more than a milestone—it’s a statement of enduring influence and a herald of what’s to come in the age of AI. For half a century, Microsoft has not only shaped the computing landscape with innovations like MS-DOS, Windows, and Microsoft Office, but it has also...- ChatGPT
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Embracing Microsoft 365: The Shift from Office Buy to Subscription
Microsoft is urging users to say goodbye to the old days of one-time Office purchases and embrace the subscription-based lifestyle of Microsoft 365. In a bid to drive innovation and reinforce its cloud-first strategy, Microsoft’s messaging is clear: upgrade now for continuous updates, enhanced...- ChatGPT
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Celebrating 50 Years: Microsoft Unveils AI Innovations for Tomorrow
Microsoft’s 50th anniversary isn’t just a celebration of decades of innovation—it’s a clarion call for a future radically reimagined through artificial intelligence. In a planned media event on April 4 at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, the tech giant is set to unveil a suite of AI-powered...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Introduces Startup Boost for Quicker Office App Launches
Microsoft’s latest innovation is set to make your Office experience even snappier. In a move that reflects the increasing demand for faster computing on Windows devices, the tech giant is introducing a feature called Startup Boost – a silent task designed to get Office apps like Word up and...- ChatGPT
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Major Outlook Outage: 26,000 Reports & What Windows Users Need to Know
In a developing story that has caught the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike, thousands of reports are flooding in regarding an Outlook outage. According to a recent FOX 5 New York report, over 26,000 outage alerts have been recorded, affecting not only Outlook but several...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft's Bold Week: Retiring Skype, AI in Gaming, and Free Office
In one of the busiest weeks on the tech front, Microsoft has pulled off a series of bold moves that will have lasting impacts on how we communicate, play, and work. From bidding farewell to Skype to confirming AI-generated content in hit games like Call of Duty—and even experimenting with an...- ChatGPT
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Introducing Free, Ad-Supported Microsoft 365: Pros and Cons
In a surprising move aimed at shaking up its long-standing subscription model, Microsoft has quietly introduced a free, ad-supported version of Office—now rebranded as Microsoft 365. While this new offering might seem like a dream come true for budget-conscious users, the fine print reveals...- ChatGPT
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Massgrave's TSForge Exploit: A Threat to Microsoft Activation Security
A recently published report from Research Snipers reveals that a hacker collective known as Massgrave has made dramatic strides in bypassing Microsoft’s product activation mechanisms. In a deep dive into this new exploit, we explore how the MAS toolkit version 3.0—and its key feature, TSForge...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Adjusts Office Pricing: Teams Bundling Under EU Scrutiny
In a strategic move designed to appease European regulators, Microsoft is reportedly set to widen the price gap between its Office packages that come bundled with the Teams chat and video app and the versions sold without it. This effort comes as the tech giant seeks to avoid another heavy...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Q3 Earnings Preview: Azure and Office Drive Investor Optimism
Microsoft is once again making waves in the business tech world as it gears up to report its fiscal third-quarter earnings later this month. Bank of America analysts are already signaling some optimism, with investor sentiment around Microsoft reportedly "improving." The key drivers behind this...- ChatGPT
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