In its continued effort to make gaming safer for everyone, Xbox is introducing a new age verification requirement for adult players in the UK. This update comes in line with the UK’s Online Safety Act and its continued push to make its platform secure, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone. In other words, users who are […]
In yet another alarming example of government systems falling prey to cyber threats, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) — the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal — was reportedly breached in a cyberattack that exploited a critical flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint document software. According to a report from Bloomberg News, […]
Meta is rolling out a major change to WhatsApp for Windows in favor of simplified development. The native UWP WhatsApp app built specifically for Windows 11 is being replaced with a version that’s basically just a WhatsApp Web in a desktop wrapper. Although this change makes life easier for Meta’s developers, it’s not great news […]
After nearly four decades of delivering a flash of panic to Windows PC users everywhere, Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to its iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). With the rollout of Windows 11’s 24H2 update, the infamous blue crash screen is being replaced by a sleeker, more professional-looking version: the Black Screen of Death […]
Microsoft on Friday announced it will no longer allow engineers based in China to provide technical support for US Department of Defense (DoD) cloud systems, following concerns about foreign involvement in sensitive Pentagon systems. Security Review Sparked By Investigative Report The change was prompted after a detailed ProPublica report published earlier this week raised alarms […]
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Microsoft has begun rolling out a major update to its Copilot app on Windows, giving users a powerful new way to interact with the AI (artificial intelligence) assistant. “We are beginning to roll out an update for the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows via the Microsoft Store. This Copilot app update (version 1.25071.125 and higher) […]
Microsoft has confirmed it is laying off 9,000 employees worldwide — roughly 4% of its workforce, with 830 of those job cuts hitting its home state of Washington, reports CNBC. This latest round of layoffs comes as the tech giant seeks to eliminate redundancy and encourage employees to focus on meaningful work, while continuing to […]
Microsoft has released a fix for a frustrating bug that caused the ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ functionality to vanish for users after installing April 2025 KB5055627 (OS Build 26100.3915) preview update on devices running Windows 11 24H2. What Went Wrong After installing April’s optional update, several users found that the ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ option […]