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Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5032189, released on Dec. 12, 2023.
Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 22635.2850 for the Beta Channel, released on Dec. 8, 2023.
Microsoft sets precedent, partnering with union to develop AI policy
In a first-of-its-kind move, Microsoft has partnered with the largest union group in the US to educate workers and ensure the inclusion of their viewpoint in the policy development.
7 Windows annoyances and how to fix them
Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be annoying. Let’s do something about that.
Microsoft to offer extended Windows 10 security updates to businesses, individual users
Though Windows 10 support ends in late 2025, both businesses and — for the first time — individual customers will have the option for up to three years of paid security updates.
Windows 10 cheat sheet
Eight years after releasing Windows 10, Microsoft hasn’t stopped tweaking it. Here’s what you need to know about the most popular version of Windows.
Microsoft gives up on internet search to build a better AI brand
The company is going all in on generative artificial intelligence, even if that means walking away from its fight over internet search with Google.
Windows-as-an-app is coming
Who needs a Windows PC when you can run the operating system as a desktop-as-a-service on your Chromebook, Linux box, or Mac?
Nonfiction authors sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement
The lawsuit — one of several filed on similar grounds — comes amid continued controversy for the AI company as its founder Sam Altman returns after his surprise ouster last week.
Sam Altman returns to OpenAI after agreement reached
Both investors and employees rallied hard for Altman's return after he was fired from the company on November 17.
Turmoil at OpenAI raises concerns about genAI’s future, rapid advance
The unexpected firing on Friday of Sam Altman, the co-founder of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, continues to roil the tech industry.
Sam Altman joins Microsoft as OpenAI board appoints Emmett Shear as CEO
The drama at OpenAI continues with Emmett Shear, Twitch co-founder, joining the company as CEO and Sam Altman all set to lead Microsoft’s Advanced AI research team.
Office 2021 vs. Microsoft 365: How to choose
Microsoft Office may be the most common productivity tool for corporate users, but it's not a one-size-fits-all suite. Here are the differences between Office 2021 and Microsoft 365 and how to decide which is best for you.
Critical zero-day flaws in Windows, Office mean it's time to patch
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release for November delivers 63 updates, with three zero-day flaws affecting Windows and Office. That makes quick patching a must.
Microsoft to add Project features to its new unified Planner work management app
The Planner app will include premium features that enable more in-depth project management, as Microsoft moves to offer a broad range of functionality within one tool.
With Copilot Studio, businesses can customize Microsoft’s genAI assistant
Copilot Studio is designed to enable enterprise users to tailor Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI tool to their own workflows, and even create and publish their own AI assistants.
Microsoft combines Copilot AI with mixed reality for industrial workers
Factory technicians will be able to point to objects and ask the generative AI assistant for guidance on repairs and maintenance.
