There’s always a peculiar moment in the world of Windows when a feature designed for “convenience” inspires more raised eyebrows than a misfiring biometric scanner at airport security. Today’s celebrity culprit is Microsoft’s Recall: the shiny new Copilot+ Windows 11 feature that, after an...
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Coming hot off the silicon presses, the latest Windows 11 Copilot+ update arrives like a much-hyped blockbuster sequel, loaded with more new features than your average infomercial pitch. Microsoft has whipped up a brave new world of “on-device AI-powered experiences,” as the company’s marketers...
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It’s finally happening: Windows Recall, Microsoft’s most controversial AI tool since, well... Clippy, has strutted onto the Copilot+ PC stage after a year-long intermission layered in drama, hot takes, and a not-so-little detour through the privacy minefield. Yes, the digital paparazzi of...
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Something strange happened after Windows’ April update: a mysterious “Inetpub” folder began appearing across Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, catching both casual users and seasoned sysadmins off guard. For many, this conjured up not fond memories of classic IIS deployments, but the more...
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If you’ve ever tried deleting mysterious empty folders in Windows and felt a little burst of mischievous satisfaction, let this be your harrowing cautionary tale: sometimes, the most harmless-looking directories are the ones standing between you and a fully functioning operating system.
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If you thought your iPad Air was only destined for sleek Apple slide decks, smooth Procreate doodles, and the odd FaceTime with your tech-averse relatives, think again. Windows 11—a name that’s as likely to trigger a shiver of excitement as flashbacks to driver conflicts—has been sighted...
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If you run a major chunk of your business on Microsoft 365, you might want to put that celebratory “we passed another compliance audit” cake back in the fridge, at least until you hear about the latest episode of Authentication Drama Theatre: the “Cookie Bite” attack. This newly publicized trick...
It probably wasn’t on your 2025 bingo card to revisit a discontinued home automation relic threatened by remote hackers with a penchant for credential snatching, but here we are: the Schneider Electric Wiser Home Controller WHC-5918A is back in the limelight—and not for a firmware upgrade. If...
When Copilot Invites Itself: Windows 11’s Unwelcome AI Assistant Intrusion
Windows users, pour yourself a strong cup of coffee and ready your best side-eye, because there’s a new unwanted guest pinging the notification center in Windows 11 — and apparently, it doesn't wait for an invite...
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In an era where technology seems to remember more about us than we do ourselves, Microsoft has rolled out a rather intriguing new feature for Windows 11: Microsoft Recall. This AI-powered memory system is designed to essentially act as a digital aide, capturing snapshots of your active windows...
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Microsoft’s latest gambit in the AI arms race has landed with all the subtlety of a brick through a window, thudding its way into select Windows 11 desktops under the name Recall. But don’t let the mundane nomenclature fool you. It’s less a forgetful function for the kitchen and more a...
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In a move that has both intrigued and raised eyebrows across the tech community, Microsoft recently began rolling out its much-discussed 'Recall' feature in a beta version for Windows 11. This feature promises to transform the way users interact with their files and applications, but it carries...
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Microsoft’s Great Office Exodus: The Sunset of Office 2016 and 2019 and What it Means for You
October 14, 2025, is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the Windows ecosystem. It’s the day when Microsoft will retire support not only for the ubiquitous Windows 10 operating system but also for...
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When it comes to the Byzantine world of Office security settings, no feature brings sysadmins and IT pros to their knees quite like the saga of ActiveX controls. If you’ve ever had the “pleasure” of untangling why two employees, with identical systems, wind up on opposite ends of the ActiveX...
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October 14, 2025. It sounds like a date out of a near-future sci-fi thriller, perhaps the day AI finally wins an Oscar, or coffee beans run out for good. But for millions of Microsoft Office users, it's a very different kind of drama: it's the cutoff when Office 2016 and Office 2019, those loyal...
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Here’s a quick summary of the information from the TechRadar article:
ActiveX Blocked by Default in Microsoft 365 (Starting April 2025):
Microsoft is disabling ActiveX by default in Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
Reason: ActiveX posed major security risks, such as...
Countdown to Obsolescence: The Final Stretch for Exchange Server 2019 and What Lies Beyond
In the world of enterprise IT, few milestones cause as much buzz—and a healthy dose of anxiety—as the approach of a major product's end-of-life. For countless organizations relying on Microsoft Exchange...
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Introduction
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 update is stirring conversation once again among technology enthusiasts and security experts alike. At the heart of this discussion lies the controversial Recall feature, which is currently making waves among Insiders on the preview channel. Announced...
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Windows 10 Users: The Countdown Has Begun
As the clock ticks down toward the end of free Windows 11 upgrades, millions of Windows 10 users are feeling the heat. With just about six months left before key support deadlines start shifting the landscape, the pressure is on to determine whether your...
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Below is an in-depth article exploring Microsoft’s latest free upgrade offer, the impending retirement of Windows 10, and what Windows users need to know as they stand at this crossroads.
Windows 11 Upgrade Countdown: A Critical Juncture
Microsoft has officially sent out a clarion call to its...