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Microsoft has unveiled a dramatic expansion of its Copilot Vision AI assistant for Windows, ushering in a new era of screen-aware artificial intelligence that promises to reshape productivity, creativity, and digital assistance. The rollout of Copilot Vision’s Desktop Share feature marks a...

If you rely on a Windows device—be it for productivity, education, or daily living in India—the latest guidance from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) delivers an urgent reminder: patch, update, and secure your Microsoft environment now. In July 2025, CERT-In, operating under...

Here’s a summary of the recent Windows 11 Firewall (with Advanced Security) issue and its resolution: What happened? In Windows 11 24H2’s preview updates, some users noticed repeated error messages in the Windows Event Log, reading “Config Read Failed” and “More data is available”. These errors...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702 (KB5062653) to the Dev Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality. This update underscores Microsoft's commitment to continuous improvement through the Windows...

It’s rare for the ghosts of past operating systems to sneak into the present in such a vivid way, yet Windows 11 users in the Canary channel have recently discovered an unmistakable blast from the past: the iconic Windows Vista startup sound. For most, the unexpected tune is pure nostalgia. For...

Here is a summary of the official changes and new features in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 (Canary Channel) as announced by Microsoft: Highlights & New Features 1. Taskbar Icon Scaling Taskbar icons now automatically scale down when the taskbar becomes crowded, allowing more apps to...

With the latest update for Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, Microsoft signals a bold new era for both visual language and functional innovation across its flagship operating system. A defining change, the replacement of the venerable Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a stark...

Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday has long served as the industry’s pulse check on the security resilience of the Windows ecosystem. In July 2025, this tradition continues with a surprisingly robust update cycle, as Microsoft rolled out fixes for 130 distinct vulnerabilities spanning Windows...

On July 8, 2025, Microsoft released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a substantial number of vulnerabilities across various products. This release is particularly noteworthy due to the introduction of new features in Windows 11 and the resolution of critical security flaws. Overview...

Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has introduced a comprehensive suite of security updates, addressing 132 vulnerabilities across various products, with 14 classified as critical. Notably, none of these vulnerabilities have been reported as actively exploited in the wild. Key Vulnerabilities...

An urgent spotlight has been cast on the Windows ecosystem with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49742, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability impacting the Microsoft Graphics Component. This security flaw, documented by Microsoft in its Security Update Guide, serves as a potent reminder...

Microsoft Teams, a widely adopted collaboration platform, has recently been identified as vulnerable to a significant security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-49737. This vulnerability arises from a race condition due to improper synchronization when accessing shared resources, potentially allowing...

The Windows Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) Service has been identified with a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48815. This flaw arises from a type confusion error, allowing authorized attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems...

The Windows Kernel serves as the core component of the Windows operating system, managing system resources and hardware communication. Its integrity is paramount to system security. However, vulnerabilities within the kernel can expose sensitive information, potentially leading to further system...

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-47975, has been discovered in the Windows Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) service. This flaw, characterized by a double-free condition, allows authenticated local attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems...

The Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) has been identified as vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, designated as CVE-2025-49753. This critical flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code over a network, posing significant risks to affected systems...

The Windows Input Method Editor (IME) is a critical component that facilitates the input of complex characters and symbols, particularly for languages with extensive character sets like Chinese and Japanese. However, vulnerabilities within the IME can pose significant security risks. One such...

The Windows 11 lock screen, long overlooked by both users and Microsoft itself, is finally receiving much-needed attention in the form of a new "Discover widgets" feature. This addition represents a broader shift in how the lock screen is positioned in the Windows 11 user experience, evolving...

Parents across the globe rely on Microsoft Family Safety to protect their children online, fostering a safe digital environment where the dangers of the internet are kept at bay through robust parental controls and targeted app restrictions. However, a recent and rather frustrating bug is...

Windows 11's Start menu is once again at the center of user experience discussions, this time with a significant but subtly implemented change: the introduction of Categories powered not by cloud intelligence or real-time AI inference, but by a hefty, locally-stored 15MB JSON file. While...