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Microsoft uses PowerToys as a testing ground for Windows features, with successful integrations like FancyZones and Text Extractor now native in Windows 11, yet many utilities remain separate.
Microsoft is ending third-party account support for SwiftKey backups, requiring users to switch to Microsoft accounts by May 31 to retain personal data.
Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC enables cross-device access to Windows 11 but faces high subscription costs, appealing to businesses prioritizing hardware-free solutions.
Microsoft rolls out Copilot Health, letting users upload medical records and wearable data for AI‑assisted interpretation, built with input from over 250 physicians and urging users to confirm any advice with a doctor.
Nvidia and Microsoft tease Windows on Arm N1X laptops featuring powerful GB10 Superchip technology ahead of Computex 2026.
Microsoft’s Python in Excel lets users run =PY scripts, access built‑in libraries like pandas and NumPy, and use shortcuts such as Ctrl+Shift+Enter to boost spreadsheet analytics.
Windows 11's standout features often originated from third-party tools Microsoft acquired or copied, from WSL to Winget. Here's how the company built its OS by leveraging external innovation.
A recent Android Authority poll shows 39% of readers would ignore a Microsoft streaming stick, while 32% are undecided and 28.9% welcome the idea, highlighting both trust issues and potential demand for a Windows‑based…
Microsoft quietly removed a controversial blog post that claimed its Defender antivirus was sufficient for most users, then revised the article to acknowledge the value of third-party tools.
Dell Federal Systems lands a five‑year, $9.7 bn Pentagon contract to centralise Microsoft 365 and cloud licences for the DoD, intelligence agencies and Coast Guard, promising $422 m annual savings.
Goldman Sachs warns AI agents could increase token demand 24-fold, as Uber burns through its AI budget and Microsoft shifts developers to in-house Copilot tools amid rising AI operational costs.
Microsoft banned security researcher Nightmare-Eclipse from GitHub after they published Windows zero-day exploits, sparking criticism over the company's handling of vulnerability disclosures and unpaid bounties.
Microsoft's KB5089573 preview update for Windows 11 introduces 30 changes, including faster app launches and Secure Boot certificate upgrades, ahead of June's certificate expiration deadline.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft was dismissed, revealing his hypocrisy in pushing for OpenAI's for-profit transition despite his public stance against AI risks.
Microsoft's preview of automatic device isolation in Defender for Endpoint aims to accelerate cyberattack response, but research warns of risks like unintended account lockouts and operational disruption.
