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Windows 11’s Start menu, with its blend of modern interface and personal recommendations, is designed to make accessing apps and documents easier than ever. But as convenient as those recommendations might seem at a glance, they also reveal a subtle undercurrent—Windows is always watching. Each...

Microsoft Edge, as the preferred browser on Windows devices, has steadily evolved both in terms of user features and its underlying data practices. It now operates not only as a gateway to the web but also as a platform deeply integrated with the larger Microsoft ecosystem. Among the most...

The digital privacy landscape is rapidly evolving, with technology giants and privacy advocates increasingly at odds over who truly controls the flow of personal information. In the center of this escalating tug-of-war is a recent, under-the-radar move by Signal, the renowned encrypted messaging...

Pressure was mounting at Microsoft’s Build 2025 developer conference as Neta Haiby, head of AI security for the tech giant, began her keynote livestream. The session abruptly turned into a case study in why digital privacy features are not just “nice to have” but critical—when Haiby...

Microsoft Teams, a cornerstone of digital collaboration for businesses and educational institutions worldwide, is poised for a significant evolution in meeting security: the imminent introduction of new protections designed to block screenshots and unauthorized recordings of meetings. This bold...

Microsoft Teams, the dominant workplace collaboration platform, is poised to introduce a pivotal update aimed at safeguarding sensitive information: the “Prevent Screen Capture” feature. Beginning a worldwide rollout in July 2025, this upgrade is designed to automatically block screen capture...

Microsoft has finally initiated the public rollout of its AI-powered Copilot Recall feature for Windows 11, marking a significant moment after a protracted development and privacy-driven recalibration process. Originally announced over a year ago, this feature had stirred considerable...

Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature in Windows 11, nearly a year after its initial announcement. This feature is currently available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs, a specialized category of Windows 11 systems introduced in the past year. Recall continuously captures screenshots of...

Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature for Windows 11, a significant addition designed to enhance user productivity by enabling seamless retrieval of past activities. Initially announced in May 2024, Recall is now available on select Copilot+ PCs, marking a pivotal moment in...

Stirring up both anticipation and heated debate, Microsoft’s Recall feature is finally emerging from its long preview, heading toward general availability on select Copilot+ Windows 11 PCs. For months, Recall’s headlines have oscillated between two extremes: hailing it as one of the boldest...

Almost a year after its initial unveiling, Microsoft’s Recall feature is making a high-profile return—now fortified with a suite of privacy and security enhancements—and it comes alongside an upgraded, AI-powered Windows Search experience designed specifically for Copilot+ PCs. This relaunch is...