A funny thing happens on the road to making technology more “human”—we start running into all the awkward little edges of real humanity. Case in point: Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds have given voice typing a long-overdue upgrade. For years, if you pressed Windows+H to...
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If you believed artificial intelligence coding assistants peaked back in 2023, you haven’t been paying attention—or maybe you were burned by the baseless hype. Like many an over-promoted rookie, Microsoft Copilot emerged swinging wildly, making plenty of promises but connecting with precious...
The future of multitasking just might require less desk, more pixels—and don’t be surprised if the person next to you at the café is staring intensely into the middle distance, seemingly working on a spreadsheet that only they can see. Welcome to the dawn of the 100-inch virtual multi-monitor...
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You’d think that after two decades, the digital skies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would hold no more surprises—but just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or, rather, to try taking off from it), a bug as old as some Gen Zers themselves emerges, causing fans to wonder: are...
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The first time you try to explain to your non-techie friends that you’re running Linux inside Windows—no, not in a VM; no, not with some arcane dual-boot, but with nary a reboot in sight—prepare yourself for some combination of blank stares and existential questions about the nature of operating...
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Last October, amid the usual relentless hum of Windows updates and the low-key anxiety that comes with “will my device still work tomorrow?”, Microsoft dropped Windows 11 24H2 into the world. You know the drill: Copilot gets smarter, the file manager speaks fluent TAR and 7z, there’s a new...
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It boots up, eventually—a feat akin to teaching a goldfish to play chess, impressive in concept, questionable in practicality. But here we are, in an age when developers, like magicians with a penchant for chaos, can now run Windows 11 on Apple’s latest M2 iPad Air. You may well ask, as the...
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Ask any random developer at your local coffee shop which AI model they’re currently integrating, and chances are you’ll hear the word “OpenAI” spill from their lips before the steam fades off their oat-milk flat white. This turbo-charged household-name status isn’t mere hearsay—it’s written in...
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In the age of digital transformation, where every measured second is a canvas for productivity—and distraction—the humble on-screen clock has found itself at the very center of a rather peculiar tech saga. Windows 11, Microsoft’s flagship operating system, is finally bestowing upon its...
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Microsoft’s Copilot, formerly Bing Chat, may have started life as a promising AI darling, but it’s now enduring something of a bumpy adolescence—a digital identity crisis if you will. At first, it enthralled the tech crowd with its internet-enabled wizardry and a toolbox of features seemingly...
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Microsoft was never one for subtlety when it came to the grand theater of operating system upgrades. Yet, in a twist that even seasoned Windows-watchers didn’t see coming, the company has quietly begun giving the boot to a high-profile security gem—virtualization-based security (VBS)...
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Cursor, the AI coding assistant that has quietly become a developer’s secret weapon, didn’t just pop into existence and disrupt the world of software engineering overnight — although from the way it’s taken over desks and screens in Silicon Valley, you’d be forgiven for thinking it had landed...
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Microsoft's recent release of Windows 11 version 24H2 has been met with enthusiasm, but not without its share of challenges. A significant number of users encountered compatibility issues, particularly those using third-party wallpaper customization applications. These issues led to Microsoft...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled a groundbreaking feature within its Copilot Studio: the autonomous computer use agent. This innovation empowers AI agents to independently navigate user interfaces, executing tasks such as clicking buttons, selecting menus, and entering text into fields. Currently...
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As Microsoft commemorates its 50th anniversary, the spotlight shines on its significant presence in Vancouver, British Columbia. This milestone not only marks half a century of technological innovation but also underscores Vancouver's pivotal role in Microsoft's global narrative.
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People who use AI on complex tasks tend to stick with it, and Microsoft's latest research confirms it. In a deep dive into Bing Chat interactions from May 2024, the Semantic Telemetry Project reveals striking insights into how users engage with AI systems based on the nature and complexity of...
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Microsoft’s Bold Leap: AI Agents Transforming Productivity, Security, and Development
In the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence, Microsoft is pushing the envelope with new AI agents that redefine how we interact with technology. Far beyond the conventional digital assistant, these...
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A New Era in Windows 11 Security Updates
Microsoft’s commitment to minimizing user disruption while bolstering system security has taken a bold step forward with the introduction of hotpatch security updates in Windows 11 Enterprise. In a move designed to eliminate the notorious reboot cycle...
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Quantum Leap: Reshaping Software Development for the Quantum Age
Quantum computing no longer belongs in the realm of science fiction. With breakthroughs like Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip and accessible quantum cloud platforms such as IBM’s Q Experience and Microsoft Azure Quantum, a...
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Microsoft’s revamped Recall AI feature, reinstated on Windows 11 PCs, is making headlines as it overhauls its initial design after facing severe criticism over privacy issues. The overhaul is not just a minor update—it’s a reimagined tool crafted with stringent privacy safeguards and robust user...
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