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Microsoft is ramping up its push into everyday AI with a fresh batch of generative AI tools built directly into Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad for Windows 11 users. These features are currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders on the Canary and Dev Channels, with some capabilities exclusive to Copilot+ PCs and those subscribed…
Microsoft has uncovered a malicious advertising campaign linked to two websites that provided unauthorized video streams, exposing thousands of users to malware. According to a report released on Thursday by Microsoft’s security team, the campaign affected nearly one million devices worldwide in an attempt to steal sensitive information. Investigations traced the malware infections to two…
Microsoft is ramping up efforts to push Windows 10 users toward upgrading to Windows 11, this time through email notifications. The subject line warns, “End of support for Windows 10 is approaching,” with the body of the message stating that after October 14, 2025, Microsoft will discontinue free software updates, security patches, and technical support…
Microsoft Research Asia has unveiled VASA-1, an experimental AI tool capable of generating highly convincing deepfakes from a single photograph. Developed by Microsoft’s researchers, this tool swiftly combines a static image or drawing of an individual with an audio file to produce a lifelike talking representation of them. Utilizing advanced algorithms, VASA-1 accurately replicates facial…
PC Manager, the optimization and performance-enhancing application from Microsoft, has been officially released for Windows after nearly 16 months since its initial announcement in October 2022. Currently in beta for Windows 10 and Windows 11, PC Manager aims to streamline system optimization without the need for third-party tools like CCleaner. Recognizing the resource demands of…
Microsoft’s Copilot Pro offers AI-powered assistance for Microsoft 365 applications at a monthly fee of $20. This service integrates with the new version of Outlook within Microsoft 365, allowing users to leverage Copilot’s AI capabilities to compose, reply to, and summarize emails. Presently, Copilot Pro is not compatible with the classic version of Outlook provided…
Microsoft 365 continues to evolve, bringing innovative tools to enhance productivity and efficiency. The latest update introduces seven new Copilot features, designed to streamline workflows and empower users. Here’s a detailed look at these exciting additions: 1. Smart Summarization Feature Overview: Copilot now offers smart summarization capabilities in Word and Outlook. Functionality: It automatically generates…
If you’ve opted for a new PC equipped with Windows 11 Home straight out of the box, be prepared for some limitations. This basic version lacks the robust features necessary for serious productivity, earning it the informal title of “Windows for Budget Users.” Previously, a workaround existed for upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Windows…
Microsoft Teams is set to make its debut on Android Auto in February. The company’s decision to integrate Teams into Android Auto, a platform traditionally centered around navigation and entertainment apps like Google’s Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay, signals a strategic move by Microsoft. Earlier, Google had hinted at expanding the range of apps available…
Microsoft has provided detailed information about its decision to discontinue support for the legacy messaging framework of Microsoft Teams. Emphasizing the need for users to remain current with updates, the tech giant aims to prevent potential service disruptions and related issues. Outdated Versions Face Messaging Challenges Come March 31, 2024, Microsoft will cease support for…
Microsoft has made a significant commitment to artificial intelligence, and one of its major endeavors in this field is Copilot, described as “centralized AI assistance designed to simplify tasks and enhance productivity.” After a summer preview, Copilot is now receiving a broader release, extending its reach to Windows 11, Microsoft 365, the Edge browser, and…
The story dates back to July 2020 when an American start-up, Slack, later acquired by Salesforce, filed a complaint. The European Commission, which had suspicions that Microsoft was leveraging its dominant position in software to promote Teams at the expense of competitors, initiated an investigation shortly thereafter. If these suspicions prove true, Microsoft, which has…
Windows 11 users know perfectly well that Microsoft Defender suffers from a bug that affects Local Security Authority protection, but now it seems that this bug is in the process of being resolved. On Microsoft’s page dedicated to Windows 11 and device security, the company says that Local Security Authority (LSA) protection helps “protect user…
In the video game market, Microsoft wants to become the true leader, which after all is in the purest logic of a technology multinational. Third player in sales of consoles (behind Sony and Nintendo ) and third again in revenue (this time behind Tencent and Sony ), Microsoft intends to become the leader of the…
As of June 30, 2023, Microsoft has sold more than 21 million units of the Xbox Series X | S consoles since their release in November 2020. While Microsoft has not been forthcoming with specific sales figures in recent years, this information was revealed during an ID@Xbox Developer Accelerator Program presentation at the BIG Festival…
On April 25th, 2023, Microsoft released a PowerShell script to address multiple security vulnerabilities affecting Windows 10 and 11, following a similar release last March that addressed a BitLocker-related flaw. PowerShell is a built-in tool in the Windows operating system that functions as a command shell, scripting language, and development kit. The PowerShell script, called…
Everyone knows that Microsoft and OpenIA are arm in arm in Artificial Intelligence (AI). After having implemented ChatGPT in its search engine, Bing, Microsoft is now implementing the DALL-E image generator in its browser, Microsoft Edge. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as Microsoft lags behind Google in many ways. Microsoft Edge is far behind…
After 5 years of waiting, Microsoft has finally fixed a bug that directly affects Firefox on devices with Windows operating system. This bug is directly related to Windows Defender and causes high CPU consumption when Mozilla browser is running. The truth is that this bug that has existed since May 2018 does not only affect…
As expected, Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 Copilot a moment ago, and as its name suggests, it will behave like a true “copilot” in the field of productivity. The secret lies in the power of one of the most popular LLMs (large language model), ChatGPT, enriched with data from Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 applications, to…
If you’re a Mac user, Microsoft has good news for you. The company decided to make Microsoft Outlook for Mac free to use, which now does not require a Microsoft 365 subscription or an Office license. Remember that this is a solution that allows users to stay connected and organized, both at work and in…
Microsoft released the Windows 365 application to all users yesterday. This is valid for all those who use the latest version of their operating system, Windows 11, as well as those who are still on the previous version, Windows 10. This application allows users to access Microsoft’s cloud PC servers and, of course, requires a…
Microsoft continues to enrich its latest Chromium-based browser, Edge, and recently released Edge 110 that arrived with some new features. And among the novelties it seems that we have a native VPN, but that seems not to have arrived for all users. Apparently only a few selected users have access to this VPN, and that…
Being the default browser in Windows 10 and 11 makes Microsoft Edge a good utility to offload Google Chrome or any other browser you prefer. But this movement seems to bother Microsoft as it constantly tries to find ways, sometimes aggressive, to encourage users to use Microsoft Edge. An attempt to get Chrome using Edge…
After some issues recently manifested by Bing AI, in particular annoying and potentially aggressive behavior, Microsoft has decided to limit AI chat to prevent the ChatGPT-based chatbot from degenerating. In a blog post, the Bing team said the company’s data showed that the vast majority of people find the answers they’re looking for within 5…
Microsoft has already seen the deal of buying Activision-Blizzard in a better situation, however, the company refuses to give up on the idea of its purchase. For this reason, next week, representatives of the company will meet in person with the authorities of the European Union and antitrust regulators of the European Commission, with the…
