When a vendor-side advisory and a CVE identifier don’t line up, the first — and most important — job for defenders and researchers is to stop, verify, and update the record. I tried to open the MSRC page you gave (Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center) and could not find any...
Across two years of reporting for the Windows Intelligence column I followed a single, sometimes messy, but always consequential story: Windows ceases to be just an operating system and becomes an AI‑first platform—and that shift matters for every user, buyer, and IT pro who touches a PC...
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Microsoft's recent integration of advertisements into its applications has sparked significant debate among users and industry observers. The latest instance involves the Microsoft PC Manager app, which now features promotions for Microsoft 365 services, subtly presented as helpful tips. This...
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Microsoft's PC Manager, a utility designed to optimize Windows performance, has recently come under scrutiny for incorporating advertisements promoting Microsoft 365. This development has sparked discussions about the increasing presence of ads within Windows 11 applications.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the discovery of vulnerabilities within trusted software can have far-reaching consequences. A recent investigation by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has brought to light two critical vulnerabilities—ZDI-23-1527 and ZDI-23-1528—in...
The landscape of cyber threats isn’t getting any kinder, and if you’re still relying solely on a “set it and forget it” mentality at home, you might be unknowingly setting the stage for data breaches or worse. Inspired by a thoughtful piece on XDA about the “6 overlooked security practices I...
Microsoft enthusiasts know that Windows is more than just a collection of pre-installed staples like Edge, Mail, or Teams. Beneath the surface of your everyday operating system lies an array of lesser-known utilities—hidden gems that can elevate productivity, optimize system performance, and...
Microsoft has officially launched PC Manager 3.14, the latest iteration of its free tuning tool designed to optimize Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. This strategic update positions PC Manager as a formidable competitor to established optimization tools like CCleaner, offering users an array...
Microsoft has done it again, elevating its free tuning tool, PC Manager, with the release of version 3.14. This update brings a suite of enhancements aimed at optimizing your Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. Gone are the days when you had to guess your internet speed during those nail-biting...
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update for its PC Manager application, particularly aimed at enhancing performance for Windows 11 users. The recent upgrade, dubbed version 3.14, introduces a nifty feature that allows users to monitor their internet speed right from the desktop toolbar...