Microsoft just turned 50, can its dominance last another half a century?
Microsoft is now 50 years old and after 50 years it's seen some major changes. Here are some of its biggest milestones and where it might be going in the future.
This Windows 11 update makes Start Menu much more desirable and usable again
Microsoft may finally bring changes to help reclaim the Windows 11 Start Menu.
Microsoft’s wildest moment in 50 years still makes us laugh
Microsoft is 50 on Friday. It's been quite a ride for the computer giant, but there's one wild moment that really stands out.
Microsoft’s Bing adds a Copolit Search mode to rival Google AI Search
Copilot Search for Microsoft's Bing engine strips the traditional blue links and offers all your answers like a chatbot, just like Google's AI Search mode.
Microsoft may be testing a handheld-focused Xbox UI for Windows 11
Gaming on your Windows PC could soon feel a lot more like firing up an Xbox with a new "Xbox UI" in the works.
Microsoft finally adds missing Copilot+ AI tools to Intel and AMD PCs
Microsoft is finally bringing the Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image and Image Creator AI tools to Copilot+ machines powered by Intel and AMD processors.
Windows 11 users outsmart Microsoft once again with new local account trick
Yet another Windows 11 account bypass trick has emerged in the wild.
I hope Microsoft adds these 6 things to the next major Windows Update
Microsoft is going to release a major update later this year, but what feature could we expect? Here are what the rumors are saying.
Microsoft could make account-free Windows 11 installs a thing of the past
Microsoft has confirmed that it will be locking Windows 11 setup behind access via online Microsoft Accounts.
Razer’s AI push fights for a first-row seat to the future of game development
Razer is trying to break into the game development scene with its new AI tools. The company tells us how it's addressing the tech's roadblocks to get there.
Microsoft makes it easier to switch between some games on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft just announced a bunch of gaming-related goodies, including updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming and the Game Bar.
Microsoft sign-in gets redesign and, more importantly, dark mode
Microsoft is rolling out a new authentication process with a new focus on passwordless logins and a dark mode.
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets an AI Researcher that everyone will love
Microsoft 365 Copilot app is getting a deep research tool called Researcher that can access the internet as well as internal data to create long-form reports.
MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs. Surface Laptop 7: Apple’s perfect little laptop wins out
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 are excellent 13-inch (or 14-inch) laptops. Which is better for you?
Microsoft is working on something new, but it’s probably not Windows 12
Microsoft appears to be working on a new major update, but if you’re hoping for , I wouldn’t hold my breath. The company has confirmed that it’s testing new content via the Insider program in the Dev Channel, and those changes might lead to a patch that’s set to be released later this year. However, […]
The Google Drive app for Snapdragon PCs is finally out of beta
If you're a Snapdragon PC owner, you can finally download the official Arm64 version of the Google Drive app.
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 11: two diminutive laptops fight for the top
The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) and the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 are the best machines in their categories. But which one is the right one for you?
Mac users are now in danger of a well-known Windows phishing attack
Those using a Mac are now susceptible to a phishing attack that's been plaguing Windows users for a long time.
Microsoft warns users Windows 10 support ends soon, these are your options
Microsoft is moving forward with its plan to retire Windows 10 this year. Some users are now receiving emails about it.
Microsoft might make your PC specs easier to understand
A potential new feature has been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build that explains device specifications with a handy FAQ.
MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs. Surface Laptop 7: the MacBook is just better
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 are two of the best thin-and-light 15-inch laptops around. But which one is better for you?
Microsoft is working on making it easier to talk to your PC
Microsoft is testing a way to make voice commands for Windows a whole lot more natural and easy to use.
The latest Windows 11 build has a surprising bug — it gets rid of Copilot
The latest Windows build has found itself with an interesting bug -- it unintentionally removes the Copilot app and unpins it from the taskbar.
Windows 10 security risks are now more of a reality for users
Stats indicate that more users are switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 at this time, as the October 14 end-of-life date for the legacy operating system approaches.
The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop
The new Windows app is becoming the official replacement for the Remote Desktop app from May 27.
Copilot might soon get more Microsoft AI models, less ChatGPT presence
Microsoft is reportedly eyeing more of its own AI models into Copilot and reduce dependency on OpenAI. It’s also exploring rivals such as DeepSeek and Meta.
The slow death of Skype could finally come to an end this year
Skype, a pioneer of the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calling and video conferencing, could finally be put on cold ice in the coming weeks.
Apple is late to Siri revolution, so Microsoft brings you Copilot for Mac
The Copilot app for Mac comes with its own quick-launch keyboard shortcut, supports multi-modal input, and the latest AI tricks such as Think Deeper mode.
I tried the free version of Microsoft Office. All I got was ads and anxiety
We tried the ad-supported free desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hey Microsoft, the intention is neat, but just don’t launch this mess.
Microsoft prepares for major GPT-5 updates from OpenAI
OpenAI has indicated that its next LLM updates are coming soon and partners, including Microsoft are preparing to maintain compatibility.
Microsoft created a whole new state of matter to make its quantum chip
Microsoft has developed the world’s first quantum computing chip called Majorana 1. The company says quantum computers are now just years away, not decades.
Microsoft trained an AI to play (and maybe develop) games
Microsoft's new generative AI model is intended to help developers build games faster and bring life back to older titles.
Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft
Microsoft has observed a once formant macOS malware that has now began targeting Apple’s Xcode platform in a new, more enhanced variant.
The EU is cracking down on labels in Windows 11’s Start menu
Microsoft makes changes to Windows 11 Start Menu Search to comply with EU regulations, but there is catch to these much-anticipated changes.
Microsoft is cracking down on unsupported Windows 11 installs
Microsoft has removed a support document from 2021 that taught users how to bypass the Windows 11 hardware requirements.
Microsoft passwords at risk as hackers exploit Google
The latest trick up the sleeve of hackers is using phony Google ads to swipe your Microsoft account details.
Microsoft is removing the VPN from Office 365, right after hiking prices
Microsoft is getting rid of the VPN for both Personal and Family subscriptions just weeks after increasing the prices. The VPN is scheduled to to removed at the end of this month.