Hacked TP-Link routers at center of massive botnet used to attack Azure customers
The network is probably still operational and likely acquiring new infrastructure
Big Tech doubles down on AI, $200 billion gamble raises concerns on Wall Street
ROI? Who said anything about ROI?
Windows 11 reaches 35% market share, but Windows 10 still leads by a wide margin
It took three years, but users are warming up to Microsoft's latest OS
Microsoft will let consumers purchase security updates for Windows 10 after its end of life, but only for a single year
Less expensive than business rates
In brief: We're less than one year away from Windows 10's end-of-life date. Microsoft has already revealed how much businesses will have to pay if they want to continue receiving official support after October 14, 2025. Now, the company has announced that customers will also be able to purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU) for $30 for one year, with no option to continue beyond that period.
Black Ops 6 scores biggest opening weekend in Call of Duty history
The first CoD to launch day-one on Game Pass
Microsoft gaming revenue increases 61% as cloud and AI take center stage
Revenue of $65.6 billion beats forecasts
New integration lets Windows manage Android files wirelessly
Wireless Android file access for Windows 10 and 11 is rolling out in stages
What's the biggest tech acquisition in history?
Who spent the big bucks: Microsoft, Dell, Broadcom or was it Elon?
Microsoft faces scrutiny over AI spending as Copilot adoption lags
There's a "wall of worry" around Microsoft's earnings
Which PC game was the first to ship with baked-in DRM?
Did copy protection debut in the 90s, or was it much earlier than that?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's compensation rises 63% to $79 million despite his request for a pay cut
When your pay simultaneously goes up and down
What just happened? In a scenario that the vast majority of us will never experience, Microsoft boss Satya Nadella has seen his take-home pay increase 63% compared to last year despite the CEO requesting the amount he receives be reduced. While Nadella's salary was cut by 50%, other forms of his compensation increased significantly, bringing his total to $79.11 million in fiscal 2024, up from $48.51 million a year earlier.
Microsoft changes how files are handled on mobile Office apps
Enterprise users with Office 365 can expect no difference
Microsoft says OS updates are 45% faster starting with Windows 11 24H2 release
It's an issue that has been very frustrating for users
In brief: Microsoft's latest update to Windows 11, version 24H2, began rolling out earlier this month. Chief among the improvements is a speedier update process. The new version is a significant step forward in the Redmond firm's ongoing efforts to improve the Windows experience as slow updates have long been a source of frustration among users.
Microsoft Photos app gets AI super resolution upscaling in Windows Insider build
Free upscaling software for Windows users, but only if you run a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC
New Flyby11 tool bypasses Windows 11 hardware restrictions
The tool has just been released and may need more polish
Microsoft updates Xbox wireless headset with Dolby Atmos, improved battery, and more for $110
20-hour battery life and no more $15 fee for Dolby Atmos
The Army wants Microsoft to "substantially" lower the price of its $80,000 HoloLens-based goggles
Only half of that cost comes from the unit itself
Microsoft unveils AI agents that resemble virtual employees
Companies can build custom chatbots or virtual assistants that automate internal tasks
Microsoft warns of 600 million daily cyberattacks and advanced tactics by nation-state actors
Their tech tools are getting more sophisticated, too
New Microsoft Surface Laptop model leaks with Core Ultra 7 268V and 32GB of RAM
Possibly shipping next year for over $2,000
Flight Simulator 2024 trades huge install size for high bandwidth usage – up to 81GB per hour
Bandwidth usage can reach 180Mbps when loading cities or deserts
Windows 10 support ends in a year, leaving users with difficult choices to make
As end of support looms, options exist but they come with a new set of pros and cons
LinkedIn warns: you are responsible for sharing inaccurate content created by our AI
The creator takes no responsibility for its creation
Bug alert: How to prevent Microsoft 365 from unintentionally deleting Word documents
Remember to manually save documents and check the recycle bin
Third-party tool "Rebound 11" aims to improve the Windows 11 UI, while keeping system files intact
Making the Windows experience more cohesive thanks to modern UI programming