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Microsoft's new Windows 365 Reserve service provides businesses with preconfigured cloud PCs for up to 10 days per year to ensure uninterrupted work during device failures.
A new lawsuit accuses Microsoft of forcing users to buy new AI PCs by ending Windows 10 support, demanding free updates until the OS's market share falls below 10%.
Microsoft's Windows 10 ESU program offers one more year of security updates for $30, but you can get it for free by using Windows Backup or Bing Rewards.
Microsoft 365 intelligent services like Read Aloud and Dictation will stop working on older versions. Update to 16.0.18827.20202 by Jan 2026.
Microsoft will end support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026, signaling the quiet retirement of its cloud-first education OS and a continued struggle against Google's Chrome OS dominance.
Windows 11 Insiders can now access the Notification Center and calendar directly from the taskbar on secondary monitors, a long-requested multi-monitor enhancement.
Windows 11 Beta and Dev builds now show image search results with visual previews directly in the search box, based on local index data, for a more intuitive experience.
Microsoft has fully resolved Windows 11 24H2 compatibility issues with Easy Anti-Cheat, lifting the update block. Gamers can now upgrade without crashes.
Microsoft is replacing its MSN News feed in Windows 11's widgets panel with "Copilot Discover," an AI-driven experience offering personalized content and smoother interactions.
Microsoft Phone Link now offers Android users unidirectional clipboard sync from PC to phone and the ability to remotely lock their Windows 11 PCs for enhanced security.
Windows 11 24H2's new KB5062660 update introduces "Quick Machine Recovery" for automatic system fixes and a faster, redesigned Black Screen of Death.
Windows 11 Insiders are testing a new local network migration feature for user files and settings, simplifying PC setup. However, installed applications still require manual reinstallation.
Windows 11 is testing a new "shared audio" feature in Insider builds, allowing users to play sound through multiple connected audio output devices simultaneously.
Windows 11 is testing new OOBE features to restore data from the cloud to new PCs, but manual backup/migration for Win32 applications and their data remains a limitation.
Microsoft admitted it prematurely marked a Windows 11 firewall configuration error (Event ID 2042) as "Resolved." The issue persists, and a fix is still weeks away.
Microsoft's Startup Boost preloads 365 apps for faster launch. Initially default on some Win 11 versions, it now appears disabled. Check your Task Scheduler!
Microsoft introduces RedirectionGuard for Windows 11, a new mitigation feature designed to block filesystem redirection attacks using junctions, preventing privilege escalation.
Windows 10 LTSB 2015 reaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025. Enterprises must upgrade now to avoid losing critical security updates and facing compliance risks.
Microsoft claimed showing seconds on the Windows clock drains battery. LTTLABS tested it on 3 laptops, revealing measurable impact, especially on high-performance devices.
Windows 11's new black BSOD is here, rolling out to Release Preview. It promises faster reboots and includes "Quick Machine Recovery" for enterprise users.
Microsoft revised KB5001716 to stop automatic Windows 11 upgrades, now only showing notifications about end-of-life or hardware issues for Windows 10/11 users.