Aggressive new pop-ups in Windows 11 are sparking widespread controversy as users find themselves persistently nudged toward Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with little recourse to turn off these recommendations. Microsoft’s latest push leverages the visibility of the Start menu, making the...
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If you recently fired up your favorite Visual Studio Code fork and saw your trusty C++ extension suddenly waving the white flag, it’s not a bug—it’s Microsoft… enforcing the fine print with surgical precision.
License Terms Go From Sleep Mode to “Blue Screen of Enforcement”
This April, Microsoft...
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As of November 20, 2024, the long-awaited Bing Wallpaper app has officially made its debut on the Microsoft Store, much to the delight of Windows enthusiasts who enjoy a rotating selection of high-quality wallpapers. Launched originally in 2020 as a direct download, this app has taken a...
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