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“Yeah… it’s not so good,” as Microsoft confirms major Rewards changes in May and what it means for anyone who relies on daily point earning

Microsoft Rewards is rolling out a new tiered system with Member, Silver, and Gold levels, alongside increased earning potential and monthly bonuses, though early user reactions remain mixed.

Windows Central

I found out the hard way that Linux is not a dad-friendly gaming OS, and maybe neither is the PC

PC gaming still has accessbility issues, and Linux gaming doubly so.

PC Gamer

France has ditched Windows 11 for Linux on 2.5 million government PCs — here's why Microsoft should worry that millions more could follow by the end of 2026

Is 2027 set to be the year of Linux? There are signs that this might actually be the case, for sure.

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MarketBeat Week in Review – 04/13 - 04/17

Stocks surged after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial shipping; a sustained rally may create an opportunity in beaten-down stocks

MarketBeat

Microsoft offers $2 million sweepstake for Edge users, but no one noticed for a month — $1 million cash, Mercedes-Benz cars among prizes in desperate push for users

Microsoft has readied a new $2M prize pot to tempt users to adopt its Edge browser.

Tom’s Hardware

I just tested the HP EliteBoard G1a — and it’s like a modern Commodore 64

The HP EliteBoard G1a might look like a keyboard, but it's actually a full Windows PC. While unique and functional, it's for niche use cases.

Tom’s Guide

The rapid ascent of Anthropic: Inside the strategy behind an $800 billion valuation

The AI firm Anthropic has emerged as a dominant force in the global technology sector, attracting investor interest that values the company at approximately $800 billion (€678.3bn), but what is behind the success?

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Microsoft reportedly redesigning Start Menu in Windows 11 after actually listening to user complaints

Microsoft is reportedly redesigning the Windows 11 Start Menu after listening to user complaints. Here's what's coming.

Tom’s Guide

"Hold management accountable. Protect the devs": Former Halo art director implores fans to direct anger "where it belongs" after allegations of "unlawful acts"

After former Halo art director Glenn Israel claimed "unlawful acts" occurred at Halo Studios, he's asked fans to direct anger to management, not devs.

Windows Central

"It really is coming along": Xbox games head Matt Booty was asked which upcoming game from Microsoft stands out — here's what he said (and why I agree)

Recently, Xbox's games chief Matt Booty was asked which upcoming projects from the brand stand out, and the RPG Clockwork Revolution came to mind for him.

Windows Central

Over 1 billion Windows users at risk after disgruntled security researcher leaks Defender zero-days

The BlueHammer, RedSun and UnDefend flaws put all Windows users at risk since they turn the operating system’s antivirus against it.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft Stock Could Be 25% Undervalued Based on Its FCF and Analysts' Estimates

Microsoft stock could be worth $4 trillion or $532 per share based on its strong free cash flow (FCF) and analysts' price targets. One way to play MSFT is to short out-of-the-money puts.

Barchart

Tech Acquisitions Surge as AI Startup Acquisition Drives Big Company Strategies

Tech acquisitions surge as companies pursue AI startup acquisition to boost innovation, secure talent, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

International Business Times

'They mopped the floor with me and pulled every childish game they could': Disgruntled researcher releases second major Windows zero-day — claims Microsoft 'would ruin my life, and they did'

Chaotic Eclipse is at it again, this time releasing a zero-day for Microsoft Defender.

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Microsoft Just Opened Doors at the Most Powerful AI Data Center in the World. What Does That Mean for MSFT Stock?

Microsoft announced that it brought an AI data center in Wisconsin online ahead of schedule.

TechRadar

Microsoft experts warn North Korean attackers target macOS users with 'a highly reliable infection chain' to steal passwords, financial data and more — here's how to stay safe

A Lazarus spinoff is stirring trouble among companies, stealing crypto through fake jobs, Microsoft warns.

Radio France Internationale

France to remove Windows from government computers in sovereignty push

France is planning to replace Windows software with open-source alternative Linux across government computers, in a move aimed at reducing its dependence on American tech giants – but experts warn the transition will be costly and slow.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's April patch puts Windows domain controllers into reboot loops — third known issue from KB5082063 is affecting Windows Server 2016 through 2025

Installing this month's Windows Server security update has knocked some enterprise domain controllers into continuous reboot cycles.

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Windows Central

Microsoft plans major Start menu upgrades for Windows 11 with better customization and performance: Users will soon be able to resize it and toggle off entire areas of Start

Microsoft is rebuilding the Start menu from the ground up, and is adding some much needed customization and performance improvements along the way.

Tom’s Hardware

Google and Pentagon in talks to run custom AI chips inside classified environments — Google pushes for tight controls for TPUs surrounding use for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons

Google is reportedly negotiating with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy Gemini in classified settings, with the talks covering the addition of GPU racks to Google Distributed Cloud.

Windows Central

"Cloud Gaming with monthly time limit": Microsoft's code hints at an Xbox Game Pass 'TRITON' codename and new 'Duet' tier

New findings tied to Xbox’s TRITON and Duet codenames suggest Microsoft could introduce monthly cloud gaming limits. The potential changes do align with broader efforts to reshape Game Pass pricing and tiers.

Windows Central

Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions

Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

Windows Central

"Over 3.3 million downloads": This Linux alternative to Windows 11 is winning over Microsoft's customers with a huge update

Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.

Player One

Xbox Surprise Free Gift Cards Rolling Out to Select Players, Gamers Report $5 Store Credit Giveaway

Xbox players report surprise $5 gift card credits appearing in accounts as a limited-time store promotion with no official selection details confirmed yet.

The Guardian - UK

US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret

Legally questionable confidentiality clause adopted almost word for word from demands of Microsoft and trade groups

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