Windows 11 has been shrunk down to 100MB
How much can you remove from Windows 11 and still have it boot? All but 100MB, as long as you like DOS
Russian hackers accessed Microsoft's corporate network for a month
Poor secure configuration exposed the software and AI giant to information exfiltration
Facepalm: Even though they can now choose from a remarkably long list of attacks against corporate networks, cybercriminals often resort to "simpler" methods like brute-force password guessing. No one is safe from insecure email accounts, after all.
Microsoft eyes multi-platform future: Xbox exclusives may hit PlayStation and Nintendo Switch
A "good publisher on Sony and Nintendo and PCs and Xbox"
Microsoft prepping hardware guidelines for "AI PCs": TOPS and RAM requirements expected
16 GB of RAM could be the new baseline for Windows PCs
Many game developers are not embracing a subscription future, unless you ask Ubisoft or Microsoft, of course
Baldur's Gate 3 developer expresses concern over a subscription-dominated future
Microsoft launches Copilot Pro subscription with GPT-4 Turbo for $20 per month
The paid tier will offer access to the latest GenAI model, GPT-4 Turbo
AMD Ryzen 8000 Hawk Point APUs could natively support USB4 80Gbps on some AM5 motherboards
Windows 11 is also testing support for USB4 80Gbps connectivity
Microsoft briefly dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company
Both are valued at nearly $3 trillion
Microsoft's AI found a new material to replace li-ion batteries
Will machine learning algorithms revolutionize scientific research on battery materials?
PowerToys 0.77 adds new PowerShell utility
There's also added support for third-party plugins in PowerToys Run
Xbox backtracks after banning accounts that automatically uploaded NSFW BG3 videos
Not having content sharing enabled by default would have eliminated much of the problem
Microsoft will revive its PC peripheral business through design company Incase
Microsoft-branded accessories will not disappear from the market, after all
Microsoft is adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards
Microsoft really, really wants you to use its generative AI
What just happened? Are you sick of hearing about AI? Microsoft doesn't care, and to make sure you really appreciate just how great the technology is, it's adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards. The change will mark the first time the standard Windows keyboard layout has seen a big alteration since the Windows key appeared in 1994.
Windows 10 holds strong: nearly 7 out of 10 desktops still powered by the older OS
Windows 11 just can't seem to catch up
The oldest release of MS-DOS precursor 86-DOS is now available for download
The forefather of the PC DOS prompt can be tested in ancient computer kit simulators
Dell shows off how Windows Copilot can navigate settings for you, if Microsoft decides to go that way
Users could find and change settings without ever learning where to find them
Microsoft's next-gen Surface laptops expected to showcase "true AI" features
The devices could be released during 2024
Nokia: The Story of the Once-Legendary Phone Maker
#ThrowBackThursday Most people who hear the word "Nokia" associate it with mobile phones, but there's a convoluted history to tell since the company's humble beginnings over 150 years ago and many reinventions.
The New York Times files copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft
The Times makes plenty of damning claims in its suit
GPT-4 and Dall-E powered, Microsoft Copilot lands on Android
Copilot is now ready to download on Android, free of charge. The Microsoft app offers the ability to create images from text descriptions using Dall-E 3 and everything else offered by GPT-4.
Windows 11 will soon leverage Windows Update to make system recovery faster
Feature has been in the Canary Channel for over six months, so should be ready for consumers soon
Microsoft deprecates Windows Mixed Reality, several headsets could become e-waste
Required apps remain available for a few more years
Microsoft could launch next-gen Xbox in 2026 with Zen 5 and RDNA 5
Microsoft could be planning to significantly undercut Sony
Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 File Explorer bug after 15-month wait
Better late than never?