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When Users Rebel: Stories of Microsoft Backlashes That Changed the Windows World Microsoft, a titan of the tech world, has always tried to steer its vast user base toward the “next big thing”—sometimes with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. But while Redmond may be home to innovation, it’s also...

Microsoft at 50: The Most Transformative Moves in a Tech Giant’s Journey The technology world is no stranger to epoch-defining companies, but few have etched their presence on society quite like Microsoft. Spanning half a century, the company’s evolution from a startup above an Albuquerque...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: Unpacking Microsoft’s Odd New Security Fix in Windows A Curious Intruder: The Unexpected Arrival of a Folder For the millions who rely on Windows to go about their digital days, the discovery of unfamiliar files or folders after a major system update can prompt...

Microsoft has recently acknowledged a performance issue in the classic version of Outlook for Windows, where users experience significant CPU usage spikes while typing emails. This problem, first reported in November 2024, has led to system slowdowns and overheating concerns for many users. The...

Here's a summary of the latest features in the Windows Snipping Tool (version 11.2503.27.0), as reported by Beebom: What’s New? Text Extraction without Screenshot: You can now copy text from anywhere on your screen using the Snipping Tool without needing to take a screenshot first. Just invoke...

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...

Users across Windows and macOS are still grappling with a vexing OneDrive synchronization bug that has persisted for over ten months. Originally reported in June 2024, the issue sees shared folders mysteriously replaced by web shortcuts (.url files) instead of the expected locally synced...

Below is an in-depth analysis and guide that takes a fresh look at a popular MakeUseOf piece recommending the removal of certain Windows apps. While Microsoft bundles many useful tools with Windows, over the years some preinstalled apps have lost their shine—or worse, become bottlenecks in your...

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Microsoft's emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates have jumped into the spotlight, addressing a technical snag that affected Active Directory Group Policy reporting on Windows devices. Though it appears to be a “cosmetic” misreporting issue—since the audit logon events are functioning as...

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Paul Thurrott’s latest Hands-On Windows 135 episode takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of web browsers and sets the stage for what we can expect in 2025. Known for his incisive analysis and playful yet informed commentary, Thurrott unpacks how browser innovations—especially in...

Below is an in-depth analysis of the latest Microsoft Outlook differences as reported by an Indian news source and what it means for Windows users: A Tale of Two Outlooks Microsoft continuously evolves its software, and now there’s renewed attention on one of its most widely used email...

The landscape of gaming on macOS has always been an intriguing patchwork of emulation, virtualization, and ingenious workarounds. Recently, however, an important tool known as Whisky—a free, open-source solution designed to run Windows games on Mac—has hit a crossroads. Once heralded by many as...

Microsoft's latest announcement is set to redefine how over 500 million Windows users interact with digital content, fundamentally reshaping data handling, privacy, and personalized experiences across devices and apps. The sweeping changes, revealed in a detailed notice covered by Diario AS...

The latest Microsoft April Security Update addresses a sprawling 126 vulnerabilities affecting a wide range of Microsoft products—from Windows and Microsoft Office to Azure, Microsoft Edge for iOS, and Visual Studio. This update is especially critical due to the inclusion of high-risk flaws...

Apple Music on Windows has quietly upped its game. With a recent update that introduces Dolby Atmos support into the Windows version of the Apple Music app, Windows users now finally have access to the immersive, three-dimensional audio experience long enjoyed by their iOS and macOS...

The PowerToys utility suite has once again proven its rapid iteration and responsiveness to user feedback with the release of version 0.90.1. This update, coming hot on the heels of the previous 0.90.0 release, is a clear demonstration of Microsoft’s and the community’s commitment to refining...

Microsoft has found itself in a bit of a conundrum. In a bid to drive adoption of its slick, New Outlook for Windows, the tech giant ended up causing a rather inconvenient bug: Classic Outlook’s standalone download—and its language support—got inadvertently sidelined. For longtime users and IT...