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Microsoft is turning Windows 11 into an AI operating system

Bit by bit, the company is weaving AI throughout its desktop OS.

Jun 26, 20264 mins

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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

By Preston Gralla

Jun 22, 202658 mins

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Microsoft broke some OLE automations with latest Windows update

By Maxwell Cooter

Jun 19, 20262 mins

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Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

By Dan Muse and Ken Mingis

Jun 12, 20266 mins

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For June, Patch Tuesday means an IT scramble

By Greg Lambert

Jun 12, 202618 mins

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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

By Preston Gralla

Jun 9, 202634 mins

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Windows 10: A guide to the updates

By Preston Gralla

Jun 9, 202646 mins

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16 ways to speed up Windows 11

By Preston Gralla

Jun 5, 202625 mins

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Windows 11 Smart App Control explained

Jun 1, 202610 mins

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How to protect Windows 10 and 11 PCs from ransomware

Ransomware is running rampant, but there are several ways individuals and admins can protect their Windows PCs. Here’s what to do.

By Preston Gralla

May 29, 2026 13 mins

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FAQ: What you need to know about expiring Windows Secure Boot certificates

A major change is coming to Windows that neither individual users nor IT admins can ignore. Here’s how to prepare.

By Andy Patrizio

May 26, 2026 9 mins

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Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows, Office, and Copilot

These guides will help you get more out of Microsoft Copilot, several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows, and Windows itself.

By Valerie Potter

May 26, 2026 16 mins

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Microsoft is working on a patch for 'YellowKey' attack on Bitlocker, offers temporary fix

Exploitation requires physical access, so enterprises should look to their device security policies.

By Maxwell Cooter

May 20, 2026 4 mins

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Improve communication in the workplace to grow your business

It’s no secret that poor communication is detrimental to your organization, but just how detrimental may come as a surprise.

Apr 29, 2020 6 mins

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Microsoft May security patch fails for some due to boot partition size glitch

Consultants see the problem eating away at valuable patch resources because of a lack of Microsoft update hygiene.

By Evan Schuman

May 18, 2026 4 mins

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Stealthy malware abuses Microsoft Phone Link to siphon SMS OTPs from enterprise PCs

A previously undocumented .NET trojan and its companion Pheno plugin allow attackers to capture mobile authentication codes from Windows systems without compromising the phone.

May 5, 2026 5 mins

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Windows shell spoofing vulnerability puts sensitive data at risk

A flaw remaining after the February patch of a zero day is already being exploited, and slow patch cycles in both government and enterprises are giving attackers the upper hand.

By Maxwell Cooter

May 1, 2026 5 mins

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The smartest ways to sync your Android and computer clipboards

Ever wish you could copy on one device and then paste on another? You can — with the right touch of simple setup.

Apr 22, 2026 10 mins

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Microsoft to cut Windows 365 price for SMBs

Despite rising PC costs, the 20% price drop is unlikely to hasten adoption of the company’s Desktop-as-a-Service platform, say analysts.

By Matthew Finnegan

Apr 15, 2026 3 mins

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The French government eyes alternatives to Windows

The country's digitalization agency is switching from Windows to Linux on its employees' computers.

By Mikael Markander

Apr 13, 2026 1 min

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Microsoft adds hidden feature flags to Windows Insider builds

Users looking for an easier way to turn experimental features on or off will still have to wait for an official announcement.

By Maxwell Cooter

Apr 10, 2026 2 mins

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8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11

Think Windows 11 can’t give you a productivity boost? Think again. Try these tips to get more accomplished in less time.

By Preston Gralla

Apr 6, 2026 18 mins

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