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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview update, rolled out as KB5065782 to Dev and Beta channel testers on September 12, 2025, repurposes the SCOOBE (Second‑Chance Out‑of‑Box Experience) flow to display a full‑screen Microsoft 365 “needs attention” renewal prompt that occupies the display...

Microsoft’s latest Insider experiments repurpose the post‑setup SCOOBE flow into a full‑screen, blocking reminder that tells Windows 11 users when their Microsoft 365 subscription “needs attention,” and the change has reignited a familiar debate: when does helpful notification become in‑OS...

Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11, delivered through KB5062553 and KB5062552 for versions 24H2 and 23H2, mark another milestone in the rapid evolution of Windows as both a productivity platform and a vehicle for continuous security improvement. Admins, enterprise IT...

Microsoft's July 2025 Security Update for Windows 11 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience, bolstering accessibility, and aligning with regional regulations. This update, applicable to Windows 11 version 24H2, encompasses seven notable features: Smaller Taskbar...

Microsoft's recent unveiling of "Microsoft 365 Local" marks a significant shift in its cloud strategy, introducing on-premises solutions tailored for European customers. This move appears to be a direct response to the escalating demand for digital sovereignty across Europe, where concerns over...

The latest Windows 11 KB5060829 update, recently made available to users in the Release Preview Channel for version 24H2, is shaping up to be a landmark release for Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Arriving as Build 26100.4482, this cumulative update demonstrates Microsoft’s sustained...

Asia-Pacific enterprises and regulators are moving at unprecedented speed to redefine what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) means for business and society in 2025. The shift is not merely cosmetic—it's a structural change, powered by accelerating digitalization, rising regulatory...

In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence and digital productivity, the intersection of antitrust regulation and software bundling has become a subject of intense scrutiny and debate. The decision by South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) to suspend its investigation into...

Nearly a year after its controversial debut, Microsoft is making waves in the Windows world once again by rolling out Recall, the new productivity-focused tracking and search feature, to general availability on Windows 11. Together with the arrival of Click to Do contextual shortcuts and a new...

With each iteration, Microsoft continues to redefine the core experience of Windows 11, blurring the boundary between conventional workflows and intuitive, context-aware computing. In its latest Beta build, Microsoft has begun rolling out a set of features aimed squarely at tackling an age-old...

After months of tantalizing teasers, reversals, and something suspiciously resembling a privacy-driven existential crisis at Redmond, Microsoft has finally flung open the gates to Windows 11’s much-hyped flagship AI feature—Recall. Remember how we used to hope the best ideas from science fiction...