Usama Jawad
Neowin
Pakistan
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Windows 10 is going to be the new Windows 7
Although Microsoft is winding down support for Windows 10, the vast majority of its customers still use the OS. Based on the lukewarm response to Windows 11, it's unlikely that this will change soon. → Read More
Microsoft Weekly: Windows security, Edge leakage, and the end of Windows 10
Welcome back to another edition of Microsoft Weekly where we recap all the important events that happened in the Redmond technology giant's universe in the past few days. Dive right in! → Read More
Sync in Google Authenticator does not have E2E encryption yet, so use it at your own risk
Although Google Authenticator customers are rejoicing over the addition of sync functionality to the app, security researchers have noted that it does not have end-to-end encryption yet. → Read More
Microsoft Weekly: LAPS and Windows Taskbar, Samsung ditching Google rumors, and app updates
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly contains all you would need to know about the latest events that transpired in the world of Microsoft during the past week, dive right in without further ado! → Read More
But what is Windows 12, if not Windows 11 persevering?
Rumors claim that Microsoft's next major update to Windows will arrive in late next year in the form of "Windows 12". But what should we expect from this purported OS come 2024? Read my thoughts here. → Read More
Microsoft is changing Configuration Manager release cadence to "better align" with Windows
Microsoft has announced a significant change to the release cadence of Configuration Manager. The Intune product will now receive two updates per year instead of three, to closer align with Windows. → Read More
Microsoft announces new Windows Autopatch alerts and functionalities for IT admins
Windows Autopatch is a useful service that IT admins can leverage to better manage their Windows environments. Microsoft has now announced new functionalities and alerts for the mechanism. → Read More
Microsoft Weekly: Windows 12 rumors, Windows 11 secrets, and Windows 7 support
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly packs news items related to "Windows 12" leaks, some hidden capabilities in Windows 11, and a bunch of app updates, with a sprinkle of Windows 7 news. → Read More
Here are all the new features Microsoft added to the free version of Teams in March 2023
Microsoft has published the release notes for all the improvements and changes it made to the Windows 11, desktop, web, and mobile version of Teams Free throughout the course of March 2023. → Read More
Microsoft Weekly: Edge Workspaces, SHA-3 in Windows, and Copilots
The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is filled to the brim with news about updates to Microsoft 365 apps and services like Teams and Edge, new features and bugs in Windows, and Copilot upgrades. → Read More
Microsoft is showing new full-page ads asking you to set Edge as the default browser
Microsoft has apparently started showing full-page ads after Edge updates (rather than just the OOBE flow) asking you to set it as the default browser. Fortunately, the option can be bypassed. → Read More
I find comfort in talking to ChatGPT and Bing Chat, and that scares me
The prevalence of generative AI in the form of chatbots like ChatGPT and Bing Chat in the past few weeks have taken the world by storm. I have used them fairly regularly recently, and that scares me. → Read More
Microsoft just can't seem to get AI chatbots right
Microsoft latest endeavor into the AI-powered chatbot space has proven that the company is still grappling with the inherent challenges of the technology, such as curation, biasness, and accuracy. → Read More
Opera is looking to integrate ChatGPT into its products
Opera's parent company Kunlun Tech has announced that it is looking to integrate ChatGPT into its products soon. However, the firm has revealed no details about availability or planned products. → Read More
Microsoft Teams is getting insights on profile cards soon
Microsoft has revealed an upcoming enhancement for Teams that will possibly be appreciated by some customers. You'll soon be able to see more insights when you open someone's profile card in Teams. → Read More
Google promises to make major changes to Android in India
Google has agreed to make major changes to how it conducts business with partners and phone-makers in India. There are also some significant changes planned for the operating system as a whole. → Read More
UK CMA launches investigation into $61 billion Broadcom-VMware deal
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has kicked off an investigation into Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware. Results of Phase 1 are expected after a couple of months. → Read More
Microsoft to face antitrust probe over Slack complaint about Teams
Microsoft could soon be facing an antitrust probe from the European Commission regarding bundling Teams in the Microsoft 365 suite. The root of the potential probe is a Slack complaint from 2020. → Read More
Microsoft Weekly: OS updates, Visual Studio upgrades, and the future of Windows
Join us in the latest edition of Microsoft Weekly as we recap all the important stuff from the world of the Redmond tech giant including Windows updates and some good news for developers. → Read More
Google is laying off 12,000 employees
Google is the latest big tech firm to announce major layoffs following Microsoft and Amazon. The company is reducing its headcount by 12,000 and has encouraged employees to work from home today. → Read More