Microsoft has officially open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Windows as a developer-friendly platform. This move allows developers to access, modify, and contribute to the WSL codebase, encouraging a more collaborative and transparent development environment. Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux, ushering in a new era […]

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Microsoft has announced that starting later this month, ActiveX controls will be disabled by default in all Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 apps—including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. This update is part of a global push to improve security and protect users from evolving cyber threats. Why is Microsoft blocking ActiveX in […]

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Microsoft officially rolled out Copilot Search in Bing for all users. The Copilot in Bing is a dedicated UI that provides answers to users’ queries by collecting data from different websites. Now, users will get AI-generated answers while searching on Bing. Microsoft officially rolls out Copilot Search in Bing The Copilot Search in Bing does […]

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Windows on cloud has been known for a while, making sure its hardware-independent if you are ready to shell out the money. Pushing this further, Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 365 Link, its first-ever cloud PC, now available for purchase in the United States at $349.99. The biggest catch here is that it is […]

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Microsoft is planning to boost the startup speed of Office apps by introducing a new Startup Boost task in the Task Scheduler. This update will roll out in mid-May 2025. Admins who do not want this feature will be able to disable it through the Group Policy Editor or the Office application settings. Microsoft will […]

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The new version of PowerToys tool, comes with something you might like. If you’re interested in enhancing how your mouse works, then we suggest taking advantage of what the Mouse Utility category has to offer. With this section, you should come across two new features, and they are Find My Mouse and Mouse Highlighter. Now, let […]

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Command Not Found is a PowerShell 7 module that detects an error thrown by a command and suggests a relevant WinGet package to install, if available. It is a helpful tool, as it makes it easier to find and install the packages you need. Command Not Found utility detects command-line errors in PowerShell The Command […]

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has recently released its DeepSeek-R1 AI model. After its release, DeepSeek-R1 became the most downloaded app on the App Store. Now, Microsoft has planned to bring the Chinese DeepSeek-R1 model to its Azure AI Foundry platform and GitHub. DeepSeek for Copilot+ PCs is now available on Azure and GitHub. DeepSeek […]

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Microsoft has announced a milestone in quantum computing with Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by its new Topological Core architecture. The company claims this breakthrough will enable quantum computers to solve industrial-scale problems in years rather than decades. Microsoft can achieve this by leveraging the first “topoconductor”—a novel material that can control […]

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Microsoft has a dedicated page titled “How to uninstall Microsoft Edge”, but if you’re looking for actual instructions on how to remove the Edge browser, you won’t find them there. Instead, the page primarily explains what happens when you uninstall Edge—while also making a case why you should not be uninstalling it at all. The […]

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Windows Themes are collections of background pictures and other elements that allow you to personalize your Windows experience. Themes also provide a visually appealing interface and enhance the users’ experience. Microsoft offers a variety of themes that allow you to customize your desktop background and make it look more attractive. Download Windows Themes before they […]

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Microsoft will officially retire Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that, no upgrade will be rolled out, leaving your PC insecure. However, Microsoft offers a Free Upgrade to Windows 11 for a limited time. In the official post, Microsoft has shared what happens if you don’t upgrade or need to extend support, but there […]

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While many Windows users are still trying to figure out how to use CoPilot on a daily basis, Microsoft has made it easy with Copilot Vision. It’s an AI-powered feature that can change how everyone browses the internet.  This new functionality is integrated into Microsoft Edge and is available to select Pro subscribers through Copilot […]

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Microsoft has released the .NET 9 Framework with new enhancements that can support users in adding apps with AI and building a unified platform. The new .NET 9 is termed as the most productive, modern, secure, intelligent, and performant by Microsoft. It comes with thousands of improvements in performance, security, and functionality. Microsoft .NET 9.0 […]

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In Microsoft Ignite 2024, the company announced many updates regarding new features and products focused on improving productivity. Microsoft Ignite is an annual conference for developers, IT professionals, and partners at which Microsoft announces updates about the latest advancements in its products. This article covers the latest technology advancements and product updates that Microsoft announced […]

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Microsoft, in its awareness-based announcement of the End of Support for Windows 10, which will happen in Oct 2025, mentioned that if you are an organization that is still not ready to upgrade to Windows 11 because of multiple reasons, including the software transition, you will need to purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU) for $30, […]

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The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine suffered a significant data breach! Hackers apparently stole a huge database containing information from 31 million users. Internet Archive The Wayback Machine hacked Some visitors noticed a pop-up on archive.org saying the site had been compromised and mentioning a website called “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP). HIBP is a popular […]

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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is now deprecated, and it has no active development. No new features will be added to WSUS, nor is it actively updated by Microsoft, as they are ceasing any new investments in WSUS functionality. Microsoft to deprecate Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Microsoft introduced Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in […]

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Microsoft has focused and invested a lot on AI and almost every product from Microsoft has some form of AI tool built-in. Devoid of all the AI and internet services, Microsoft has released Office Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) 2024 now.  Microsoft releases Office LTSC version Since Microsoft’s focus has shifted to making better AI […]

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