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Microsoft's New ReFS File System: What It Means for Windows Windows has long relied on the NTFS file system, a durable workhorse that has powered fixed drives on PCs for decades. However, Microsoft is now signaling a potential shift with the introduction of ReFS—the Resilient File...

The New Face of Microsoft Expertise at N-able: Meet the ‘Head Nerd’ Elevating MSP Success In the ever-evolving realm of managed service providers (MSPs), mastery of Microsoft technologies has become paramount. Recognizing this critical need, N-able, a powerhouse in the MSP toolspace, recently...

OpenAI and Microsoft Push to Dismiss Elon Musk’s Broad US Lawsuit: What It Means for AI, Tech Giants, and Innovation The legal saga between OpenAI, Microsoft, and Elon Musk has taken another turn. OpenAI and Microsoft have recently submitted formal replies supporting their motions to dismiss the...

Microsoft’s New AI Strategy: Slowing Down the Expansion to Accelerate Smarter Growth In recent months, the tech world has been buzzing with news about Microsoft shifting its approach to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The once unrelenting pace of AI data center expansion is now seeing a...

A New Era for AI on Azure Microsoft’s latest announcement in the realm of artificial intelligence makes waves across the tech landscape. The introduction of the GPT-4.1 series—including the standard GPT-4.1, and its streamlined variants, GPT-4.1-mini and GPT-4.1-nano—marks a transformative...

CloudKeeper’s recent appointment of Kenneth Ziegler as Senior Advisor and Board Member marks an exciting strategic move that promises to enhance the organization’s leadership and broaden its technological vision. With decades of experience in the technology realm, Ziegler’s new role is set to...

Windows Meets AI: Could Copilot Evolve into a Full-Fledged Operating System? In a buzzing atmosphere of innovation and speculation, the latest episode of the Windows Central Podcast opened a fascinating debate: are we on the brink of a Copilot-powered OS? The discussion, led by hosts Daniel...

Cathie Wood’s Bold Bet in a Volatile Market In a market defined by turbulence—from trade wars and tariffs to recession fears—veteran investor Cathie Wood is charging ahead with investments in two technological titans. Her recent buying spree in Nvidia and Amazon not only signals her confidence...

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...

Microsoft’s Recall Feature Comes to the Release Preview Stage Microsoft is set to redefine the way we interact with our PCs. The tech giant’s much-discussed Recall feature—which records your PC activity and makes it searchable via artificial intelligence—is now available on the Release Preview...

A New Cybersecurity Era: End of Windows 10 Support Sparks Opportunity for Hackers As Windows 10's end-of-life approaches, the looming discontinuation of security updates in October 2025 is drawing attention from IT professionals and cybercriminals alike. This article delves into the anticipated...

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...

Microsoft's revamped Recall feature for Windows 11 is turning heads again—this time for all the right reasons. After an initial launch that many dubbed a "privacy nightmare," Microsoft has taken the criticism to heart, reengineering Recall into a highly secure, opt-in tool that promises to...

Microsoft’s 50-year journey is not just a celebration of the past—it’s a springboard into a future replete with technological innovation, especially for New Zealand. As a proud Kiwi embedded in the world of technology since the days of Windows 95 on floppy disks, the evolution from physical...

A Retrospective and Forward-Looking Celebration In a refreshing twist, the latest episode of the Windows Central Podcast delves deep into Microsoft’s landmark 50th anniversary—a milestone that marries nostalgia with cutting-edge innovation. Hosted by the ever-insightful Zac Bowden and veteran IT...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration was meant to be a landmark tribute to decades of innovation and leadership, a moment when the company could reflect on its storied history—from the early days of Windows to the latest Windows 11 updates and beyond. Instead, a dramatic internal protest...

Microsoft's new “off-frontier” AI strategy marks a bold shift in how the tech giant approaches artificial intelligence. Rather than racing to build the very latest, most advanced models as soon as they're released, Microsoft is taking a more calculated stance—one that prioritizes practicality...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration was anything but a simple festive milestone—it was a vivid microcosm of today’s tech landscape, where groundbreaking AI innovation collides head-on with ethical contention. At the event, much was revealed about Microsoft’s ambitious evolution of its...

Microsoft's recent AI strategy announcement has sparked extensive conversations among tech enthusiasts and industry experts alike. In a bold departure from the conventional race to develop the most cutting-edge models, Microsoft's AI chief Mustafa Suleyman outlined a deliberate strategy: waiting...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary isn’t just a number—it’s a grand milestone that encapsulates five decades of innovation, transformation, and relentless reinvention. For Windows users, this celebration offers a moment to reflect on a storied past while looking ahead to groundbreaking innovations...