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  1. Microsoft Launches GPT-5 Across Its AI Ecosystem, Elevating Productivity and Development

    August 7 marks a transformative moment in the artificial intelligence landscape as Microsoft announces the widespread integration of OpenAI’s just-released GPT-5 across its colossal suite of AI-powered products. From the consumer-facing Copilot chatbot to enterprise behemoths like Microsoft 365...
  2. Microsoft Stops Public Folder Migrations from Legacy Exchange Servers in 2025

    Microsoft has announced a significant policy change affecting organizations using legacy versions of Exchange Server. Starting October 1, 2025, the company will block native public folder migrations from Exchange Server 2010 and earlier to Exchange Online. This move is part of Microsoft's...
  3. Microsoft Ends Support for Exchange & Skype for Business Servers: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft has announced a critical update regarding the support lifecycle of its Exchange Server and Skype for Business products. As of October 14, 2025, support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, will officially end. To assist organizations in...
  4. Microsoft Enhances Copilot Vision with Desktop Sharing and Voice Interaction Features

    Microsoft has recently enhanced its Copilot Vision feature, enabling it to view and interact with the entire Windows desktop. This advancement, introduced in Copilot app version 1.25071.125, allows users to share their entire desktop or specific application windows with Copilot, facilitating...
  5. Datapath Introduces Windows 11 Support for VSN Video Wall Controllers

    Datapath, a leader in visual solutions, has announced that its VSN video wall controllers now fully support Microsoft Windows 11. This update is available across the entire VSN product line, offering enhanced performance and greater flexibility for multi-source and multi-endpoint video wall...
  6. Microsoft Windows 11 Introduces Hands-Free ‘Hey Copilot’ Voice Activation

    Here’s a summary of the new “Hey Copilot” voice activation feature in Windows 11, based on both your provided article and up-to-date sources: Key Points Hands-Free Activation: You can now activate Copilot in Windows 11 simply by saying “Hey Copilot!”—no need to press keys or click, making it...
  7. Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: Balancing Innovation, Personalization, and User Feedback

    For many Windows users, the Start menu has always been more than just an application launcher—it’s a central hub embodying years of muscle memory and deeply personal workflows. Whenever Microsoft tinkers with this iconic feature, reactions run the gamut from cautious curiosity to impassioned...
  8. Microsoft Outlook for Windows Adds Offline Calendar Support in 2025

    After years of anticipation, Microsoft’s New Outlook for Windows is finally showing signs of maturation, as the company continues to address longstanding user criticisms by incrementally enhancing core functionality. Central to these improvements is the addition of offline support for the...
  9. Microsoft's New AI Agent in Windows Settings: Enhancing System Control with Natural Language

    Microsoft’s relationship with artificial intelligence, particularly within the Windows ecosystem, has been marked by both ambitious promises and a fair share of skepticism from its user base. While AI has become an omnipresent buzzword in recent years, the distinction between genuine utility and...
  10. Microsoft Announces Retirement of Skype: Transition to Teams Free Explained

    Microsoft has announced that it will retire its long-standing communication platform, Skype, on May 5, 2025. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that revolutionized online communication since its inception in 2003. Users are encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams Free, which...
  11. Windows 11 Update Unlocks User Control Over Profanity Filtering in Voice Typing

    Windows 11 has long stood as a testament to Microsoft’s desire to blend productivity, creativity, and control within a sleek interface. Yet, as with all carefully curated user experiences, boundaries exist—some visible, others discreetly woven into the software fabric. Among these has been...
  12. Microsoft's Emergency Update Fixes Critical Active Directory Auditing Issue

    Emergency Windows Update Resolves Critical Active Directory Audit Issue In a move that has caught the attention of IT administrators and cybersecurity professionals alike, Microsoft has rolled out an emergency update to address a longstanding Active Directory issue affecting local audit logon...
  13. Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unexplained inetpub Folder Emerges

    Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...
  14. Reviving Recall: Microsoft Balances AI Innovation with User Privacy in Windows 11

    Microsoft’s latest revival of its Recall feature is turning heads in the Windows community once again. After previous controversies and heated debates over privacy and security, the tech giant is cautiously rolling out a revamped version of the AI-powered tool for select Windows Insider program...
  15. Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation: A Look Ahead with Copilot

    Microsoft is celebrating a monumental 50 years of innovation and evolution, and this anniversary event is serving as a fitting tribute to its storied legacy. With a special Copilot event taking center stage, Microsoft is blending its rich history with bold moves into the future. Let’s dive into...
  16. Microsoft's Copilot: A New Era with Vision, Search, and Memory Features

    A New Era for AI Assistants: Microsoft’s Enhanced Copilot Takes Center Stage Microsoft has unveiled a substantial update to its AI assistant Copilot, signaling a bold move toward an integrated digital companion that goes far beyond basic task management. With the introduction of Copilot Vision...
  17. Microsoft Copilot Revolutionizes Research with Deep AI Integration

    Microsoft’s celebrated milestone anniversary now comes with a host of groundbreaking innovations. Among them, the standout feature is the deep research capability now integrated into Microsoft Copilot. This upgrade is not just another tweak—it promises to redefine the way users interact with AI...
  18. Windows 11 Migration Tool: Streamlined Data Transfer for Users

    Microsoft is once again pushing the envelope when it comes to enhancing user experience on its flagship operating system. In a move that echoes the fluidity of modern digital lifestyles, a new tool is in the works for Windows 11 that promises to streamline data migration between PCs. Let’s dive...
  19. Microsoft Retires Smart Assist for AI-Powered Copilot in Dynamics 365

    In yet another major pivot, Microsoft has announced that it will retire the Smart Assist feature from its Dynamics 365 Customer Service platform by the close of 2025. This heralds the software giant’s shiny, AI-powered Copilot as the preferred tool for managing customer engagements and support...
  20. This Week in Windows: ARM 64 ISO, Reviving the Action Center, and More

    Hey there, Windows aficionados! It’s that time of the week again, where we dive into the standout tech news highlights that you might have missed. Buckle up, as this week is packed with exciting updates, from the wild world of Windows 11 on ARM to an astonishing cooling solution for Raspberry Pi...