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Microsoft clamping down on Windows 11 local account setup — latest Insider build removes 'local-only commands,' skipping Microsoft account sign-in will crash setup process

Microsoft is patching "known mechanisms" used to complete a fresh Windows 11 install without signing into a Microsoft account. It's now even more difficult to use a local account in the OOBE, but the change is limited to a test build for now.

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Despite its major changes to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft insists that the rumors surrounding canceled hardware plans are false

Despite its major changes to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft insists that the rumors surrounding canceled hardware plans are false

Microsoft has denied rumors that it has canceled its next-gen hardware plans.

Microsoft warns critical GoAnywhere security bug is being exploited by ransomware gang, so be on your guard

Microsoft warns critical GoAnywhere security bug is being exploited by ransomware gang, so be on your guard

GoAnywhere bug was discovered and patched weeks ago, but crooks are still using it to drop encryptors.

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Xbox squashes rumours that it's pulling out of consoles

Future Xbox consoles and handhelds are in development, Microsoft says

Microsoft has scrapped Xbox Game Pass discounts that reflect 'all games and DLC purchases' in favor of reward points

More changes have been made to Xbox Game Pass as Microsoft confirms that it has removed discounts on all game and DLC purchases from its subscription service.

Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creating a local account' from Windows 11 setup - get ready to use a Microsoft account

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

Quantum record smashed as scientists build mammoth 6,000-qubit system — and it works at room temperature

A new system, made by splitting a laser beam into 12,000 tweezers and trapping 6,100 neutral atom qubits, hit new heights for coherence times.

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Coaio Sounds Alarm: Massive AI Shifts and New Tool Rules Weaponising Software Development

Coaio Sounds Alarm: Massive AI Shifts and New Tool Rules Weaponising Software Development

The foundational elements of software development are being weaponised by artificial intelligence, according to a stark warning from Coaio.

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Microsoft triples down and blocks even more Microsoft Account bypasses on Windows 11 — an online account is non-negotiable

Microsoft triples down and blocks even more Microsoft Account bypasses on Windows 11 — an online account is non-negotiable

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.

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Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually shut down after installing an update.

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Google VP says traditional approach to fighting ransomware falls short - points accusatory finger to 'persistent threat on Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office'

Google VP says traditional approach to fighting ransomware falls short - points accusatory finger to 'persistent threat on Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office'

Google unveils AI-powered Drive features to detect ransomware, highlighting Microsoft vulnerabilities, antivirus shortcomings, and layered protection.

Windows 11 vs Windows 10 – the key differences

Windows 11 vs Windows 10 – the key differences

Get to know your TPM from your Mica and Copilot in our guide to the key differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Microsoft finally gets its act together to make Windows 11's taskbar work fully across multiple monitors

Microsoft finally gets its act together to make Windows 11's taskbar work fully across multiple monitors

After four years, Microsoft's finally managed to give Windows 11's taskbar a simple ability that's been missing since launch.

AI can now be used to design brand-new viruses. Can we stop it from making the next devastating bioweapon?

Scientists have used AI to design bacteriophages, or viruses that infect only bacteria. Does the prospect of designing viruses with AI pose threats to biosecurity?

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Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft says Xbox hardware isn't going anywhere — company reaffirms commitment to AMD-powered next-gen console

Xbox Game Pass' painful price hikes aren't tied to a desire by Microsoft to softly exit the gaming hardware market.

Microsoft Teams is finally adding this much-demanded feature - and it could massively boost your productivity

Microsoft is making a key UI change to make it easier to handle multiple live conversations.

Is Microsoft Stock On Track to Hit $680 in 12 Months?

Microsoft’s growth trajectory remains solid as the tech giant continues to see solid demand for its cloud computing and AI solutions.

Jeff Bezos tells Gen Z entrepreneurs to gain work experience before launching new companies: 'I started Amazon when I was 30'

The Amazon founder reminds Gen Z that Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are the exception.

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Microsoft To Rally More Than 30%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Monday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

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Windows 11 Settings app gets major upgrades in 25H2

Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search. Key additions include Quick Machine Recovery, the ability to show the clock in the Notification Center, more Recall controls, and more.

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"Advancing the entire AI ecosystem" — AMD and OpenAI announce bombshell computing deal worth tens of billions of dollars

AMD and OpenAI today announced a partnership that will see the former deliver 6 gigawatts of compute power over the next five years for OpenAI's next-gen infrastructure. Here's what you need to know.

Broadcom’s VMware Push Takes Aim at Microsoft, Google, & Amazon

Broadcom's AI chip business is firing on all cylinders. However, its VMware business is moving to take on the likes of MSFT and AMZN, adding upside potential.

Microsoft reportedly had Gears of War devs work on a project that was "Uncharted with spies" to rival Sony's PlayStation series, but it was scrapped for Gears of War 4

"Project Ranger" was teased at E3 in 2013

Ouch! Microsoft admits Windows 11's OneDrive syncing could be slowing down your PC

Microsoft has a bunch of tips to improve the performance of Windows 11, one of which is to turn off OneDrive.

Chamath Says Earth Can't Power AI — Bezos, Arista, Rocket Lab Have A Space Solution

Chamath Palihapitiya says Earth simply can't handle it. As Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) race to add gigawatts of Nvidia Corp‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) GPU capacity, he warns that global grids are nearing a breaking point — with energy demand doubling…

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