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I love Linux, so when Windows 10 reaches end of life you might be surprised when I don't tell you to run to it with open arms

As someone who has been using Linux for years and who actively appreciates it, I'm here to urge a little caution over switching when Windows 10 goes away.

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Microsoft expands its Sovereign Cloud as Europe demands greater data control

Microsoft expands its Sovereign Cloud as Europe demands greater data control

Microsoft expanded its Sovereign Cloud offerings as European governments, including Denmark, moved to increase control over sensitive data.

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Microsoft 365 launches an on-premise edition that wants to solve productivity issues for good

Microsoft 365 launches an on-premise edition that wants to solve productivity issues for good

Microsoft 365 gets a new Local version designed specifically for private sovereign clouds, and it's targeted at European customers.

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Windows 11’s new update is reportedly proving a nightmare to install for some, but I’m hardly surprised given its messy rollout

Windows 11’s new update looks like a double dose of trouble with reports of nasty bugs and serious problems installing the upgrade.

Hurricanes and sandstorms can be forecast 5,000 times faster thanks to new Microsoft AI model

Microsoft's Aurora AI beat existing systems in predicting weather conditions over a 14-day period in 91% of cases, including hurricanes, sandstorms and ocean swells.

I've tried Copilot Vision: It felt creepy, yet somewhat useful — Here's my take

I let Copilot Vision look at my screen, and it was both surprisingly useful and deeply flawed. Here’s my take on how it works, what it gets right, and where it still falls short on Windows 11.

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Microsoft study finds what's stopping us from being productive at work is...work

Microsoft survey finds we're starting earlier and ending work later than ever before - so it's time for a change.

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So, how much will the Xbox Ally cost? Here are some thoughts on the rumors, and what I know so far.

So, how much will the Xbox Ally cost? Here are some thoughts on the rumors, and what I know so far.

Microsoft hasn't yet revealed the price tag on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but don't expect it to be light on your wallet.

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Hackers are still trying to break into my accounts 12 years later —how I managed to stop them

Hackers are still trying to break into my accounts 12 years later —how I managed to stop them

My details were leaked in the 2013 Adobe hack, and the attackers are still trying to get in. But I learnt how to protect myself — here's how you can too.

Tensions boil as OpenAI execs reportedly accuse Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior as partnership frays

Tensions boil as OpenAI execs reportedly accuse Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior as partnership frays

A new report suggests that tension continues to brew in Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, with the latter's executives accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive behavior for not signing off on its for-profit evolution.

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To catch up with ChatGPT, Google reportedly cribbed OpenAI's homework to boost Gemini's AI game

To catch up with ChatGPT, Google reportedly cribbed OpenAI's homework to boost Gemini's AI game

A new report suggests that Google used ChatGPT to train Bard though Scale AI waters down the claims as "standard side-by-side evaluations," which are part of industry standards.

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One of the most tech-savvy countries in the world just dumped Windows — what's your excuse?

One of the most tech-savvy countries in the world just dumped Windows — what's your excuse?

It's the year of Linux in one EU nation bidding farewell to Microsoft. Here's why you might want to consider switching to open-source software, too.

Is Microsoft killing physical Xbox games? Between The Outer Worlds 2 and Gears of War: Reloaded, I'm worried

Is Microsoft killing physical Xbox games? Between The Outer Worlds 2 and Gears of War: Reloaded, I'm worried

Xbox fans are worried Microsoft is killing physical Xbox games since many upcoming titles have physical preorders on PS5, but not Xbox Series X|S.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been called the ‘AI Oppenheimer’ – but he dismisses concerns: AI is just ‘processing data’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been called the ‘AI Oppenheimer’ – but he dismisses concerns: AI is just ‘processing data’

Jensen Huang believes questions of whether artificial intelligence could destroy humanity are fear-mongering – and get in the way of progress. The founder of Nvidia, which makes the computer chips enabling AI such as ChatGPT, he was rankled when a journalist wondered if he is “an AI Robert Oppenheimer”. He’s…

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‘You did say how much you loved Vista’ – Microsoft’s most hated operating system pops up in Windows 11’s weirdest glitch ever

Microsoft confirms bug with Windows 11 playing Vista startup sound by accident, but there’s more to this than meets the ear.

How much? A shocking number of people don’t know what Windows version they have - but this doesn't mean they aren't confident they could upgrade to Windows 11 right now

Confidence in upgrades may be unfounded, our exclusive Windows 11 research shows.

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Governments are ditching Windows and Microsoft Office — new letter reveals the "real costs of switching to Windows 11"

As Windows 10 support ends later this year, one foundation makes the case for switching to Linux and LibreOffice over Microsoft’s offerings.

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Microsoft Finalizes EU Data Boundary, Localizes Cloud Operations Across Europe

Microsoft now stores and manages core customer data entirely within Europe, aiming to meet EU data laws and build trust through cloud localization.

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Windows Recall gets an export feature to let non-Microsoft websites and apps use your Copilot PC's snapshots

But only if you live in the European Economic Area.

Windows 11's hidden PC migration feature proves Microsoft isn't messing around when it comes to killing off Windows 10

Windows 10 is set to get a new way of easily transferring all your data to a brand-new PC, and I’m in two minds about this feature.

Windows 11 'bug' throws shade at Apple's Liquid Glass, but Microsoft is playing innocent

Coincidence? A new Windows 11 bug seemingly references the same 18-year-old OS that Apple is being accused of copying.

Latest beta version of Windows 11 gets the AI agent that Microsoft promised it would add: A search tool that works

Just for Snapdragon X PCs at the moment, though.

The new Windows 11 Insider release has a weird bug where it plays the Windows Vista start-up music instead of the current one

Cue memes along the lines of 'But why Vista?'

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Windows Hello face unlock no longer works in the dark, and Microsoft says it's not a bug

A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.

Your least-favorite browser finally added a proper password manager, and it could be a massive game-changer for secure business credential sharing

Manage your business credentials the easy way with Microsoft Edge's new secure password deployment tool.

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