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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11 — a device praised for its exceptional standby and all‑day battery endurance — is suddenly being hamstrung for some owners: a firmware/UEFI interaction is capping affected units at roughly 50% state of charge, and in many cases the usual UEFI toggle to disable that cap...

After more than twenty years of evolution, OneNote finally ships a simple — but genuinely consequential — productivity fix: a built‑in option to paste without formatting, accessible via the standard Ctrl+Shift+V (Windows) and Cmd+Shift+V (Mac) shortcuts, plus the familiar right‑click “Keep text...

Microsoft has changed how it handles voice recordings in a way that directly affects what you can see and manage on the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard: new voice clips contributed for product improvement are now de‑identified and are no longer associated with individual Microsoft accounts, which...

Microsoft has quietly expanded its Surface firmware this week to give Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 owners the same on-device battery charge-limit controls that Intel-based models and the newer Surface Pro 12‑inch and Surface Laptop 13‑inch already received — meaning you...

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8579, has been discovered in Google Chrome's Gemini Live feature. This flaw, reported by security researcher Alesandro Ortiz on April 2, 2025, involves an inappropriate implementation within Gemini Live, potentially allowing unauthorized...

A recent security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8583, has been discovered in Google Chrome's permissions implementation. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform user interface (UI) spoofing through specially crafted HTML pages. Google has addressed this issue in Chrome version...

You’ve shared references to two recent articles about Microsoft and GPT-5, focusing on its rollout and integration into Microsoft platforms, as well as its specific role in Azure AI Foundry. Here’s a concise summary and comparison based on the provided details and sources: Article 1 – ABP Live...

The world of artificial intelligence is electrified with anticipation as OpenAI gears up to unveil GPT-5, a next-generation model reputed to set an entirely new bar in AI capability. Following a flurry of cryptic teasers and growing leaks, today's OpenAI livestream will provide the first...

A subtle shift is unfolding in the daily experience of Windows 11 users—a long-standing irritation has been diminished, just as a new, more persistent frustration emerges. Microsoft’s latest moves to streamline the setup and ongoing management of Windows 11 may reflect progress, but they also...

Motorola has recently announced the integration of Microsoft's Copilot Vision into its Moto AI platform, marking a significant advancement in the realm of mobile artificial intelligence. This collaboration aims to provide users with real-time, camera-based AI interactions, enhancing the...

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...

Here is a summary of the main points from the official Microsoft support article for the June 10, 2025—KB5060999 (OS Builds 22621.5472 and 22631.5472) cumulative update for Windows 11: Applies to Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 22H2 Windows 11 version 23H2, all editions...

Logging in to Windows 11 after setup should be the start of a smooth PC experience, but for many users, it’s felt more like a gauntlet of annoying popups. For months, Microsoft has been bombarding users with the “Second-chance Out-of-Box Experience” (SCOOBE): an intrusive string of prompts...

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 8 is fast approaching as the next pivotal chapter for Windows 11 laptops, riding high on the anticipation fueled by its predecessor’s success and the company’s latest positioning in the notebook market. With the recent introduction of the Surface Laptop 13-inch...

Excitement is building in the tech world as Apple prepares to unveil its iPhone 17 series, with credible sources now pointing to a launch event on September 9. For years, Apple's September events have set the tone for the smartphone industry, and the upcoming announcement promises significant...

Microsoft is reportedly planning to integrate AI capabilities directly into the Windows 11 taskbar, introducing a feature referred to as the "Taskbar Companion." This development has been identified through references in recent Windows 11 preview builds, suggesting the addition of an "agentic...

Microsoft Edge is once again challenging user expectations with a striking redesign currently being trialed in the Edge Canary build: the relocation of the web browser’s address bar to the very top of the window, above the tab row. This update, while visually subtle at first glance, represents a...

Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system designed for low-cost laptops. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of an initiative aimed at competing with Google's Chrome OS in the educational...

Here are the main points from the articles about Microsoft ending Windows 11 SE support: Key Details from Both Articles: Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026. This marks the end of Microsoft's five-year push to have a Chromebook competitor in educational...

Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 marks a significant shift for users worldwide, including those in South Africa. This decision necessitates immediate attention to ensure continued security and functionality of computing systems. Implications of Windows 10...