Ever since Windows 11 launched, the redesigned Start menu has been a major point of contention for users. While some appreciated its modern look, millions missed the granular layout flexibility of older Windows versions. The “Recommended” section, in particular, frequently drew criticism for taking up too much screen real estate with unwanted file histories. Microsoft […]

Microsoft Copilot Studio is getting a major upgrade that could significantly simplify AI automation and agent creation for businesses. Microsoft has officially introduced a new drag-and-drop workflow designer for Copilot Studio in preview, allowing users to build complex automations and agentic AI workflows visually on a single canvas. The update is aimed at making AI […]

Microsoft is making a major security change to Microsoft Edge after intense backlash from users and security researchers over how the browser handled saved passwords in memory. The controversy started after a security researcher revealed that Edge was decrypting all saved credentials the moment the browser launched and keeping them stored in plaintext within the […]

After nearly five years of complaints from power users, Microsoft is finally bringing back some of the most requested taskbar features to Windows 11 with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update. When Windows 11 launched in 2021, Microsoft redesigned the taskbar from scratch. While the cleaner centered interface looked modern, it also removed several advanced […]

Microsoft may finally be giving Windows 11 users one of the most requested customization features ever. A new leak tied to Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 reveals hidden support for both movable taskbar positions and a smaller taskbar mode. The features do not appear to be officially enabled yet, but users have already discovered working ViveTool […]

Microsoft is rolling out a major upgrade to Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Copilot that gives the AI assistant the ability to read information across all your open browser tabs at the same time. The new feature makes Copilot far more useful for research, shopping, travel planning and everyday browsing by allowing it to understand the […]

Microsoft has confirmed a frustrating issue affecting many Windows users: Windows Update has been automatically replacing newer graphics drivers installed manually from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel with older OEM-approved versions. The issue has reportedly caused freshly installed GPU drivers from 2026 to be downgraded back to much older releases from 2024 or earlier, creating problems […]

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Release Preview Build 28000.2173 for users testing the upcoming Windows 11 version 26H1 update. The new build, released under KB5089570, introduces several improvements focused on gaming, File Explorer, performance, and system reliability. The update is now rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel and gives an […]

A hacker group known as Chaotic Eclipse, also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse, has published details about two new Windows exploits called YellowKey and GreenPlasma, both targeting modern Windows systems including Windows 11 and newer Windows Server versions. The group claims YellowKey can bypass BitLocker encryption protections under certain conditions, while GreenPlasma enables elevated system access […]

Microsoft has announced a new multi-model agentic security system capable of autonomously discovering exploitable software vulnerabilities at massive scale. The company says the AI-powered platform helped researchers identify and fix 16 Windows vulnerabilities ahead of Patch Tuesday, including multiple critical remote code execution flaws. The new system, internally codenamed MDASH, combines more than 100 specialized […]

Microsoft has officially introduced a new Windows recovery feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery (CIDR), designed to automatically roll back faulty drivers distributed through Windows Update. The new capability aims to reduce system downtime and eliminate the need for manual troubleshooting when problematic drivers cause crashes, boot failures, or hardware instability on Windows PCs. The feature […]

Microsoft has started rolling out a fresh wave of Xbox console updates for select Xbox Insiders, bringing a redesigned boot-up experience, new tiered Gamerscore badges, and improved game library filters to Xbox Series X|S consoles. The update is part of Microsoft’s continued push to modernize the Xbox dashboard and make achievements more meaningful for long-time […]

This vibe coding cheat sheet explains how plain-language prompts can build apps fast, plus the planning, testing, and security checks needed.

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Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex kit sold out. Here are five lightweight operating system alternatives for older Windows 10 PCs.

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US approvals could let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips to China, but Beijing’s security concerns and export rules have stalled shipments.

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Microsoft is testing Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, a Windows Update feature designed to roll back bad drivers with less manual IT work.

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Apple and OpenAI’s AI partnership is reportedly under strain as Siri plans, ChatGPT integration, and OpenAI hardware ambitions collide.

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OpenAI says Mac users must update ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas apps by June 12 after an npm supply-chain attack exposed signing certificates.

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Two unpatched Windows exploit PoCs target BitLocker protections and privilege controls after Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday security update.

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Figure AI’s Helix 02 humanoid robots neared 40 hours of autonomous work and almost 50,000 packages in a livestreamed warehouse demo.

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