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Tech Titans Clash: Altman Brushes Off Musk's GPT-5 Jabs

August 12, 2025

Sam Altman and Elon Musk's rivalry took another turn recently. It all started when Microsoft announced plans to integrate OpenAI's GPT-5 into its products. Musk quickly reacted on X, claiming that OpenAI would "eat Microsoft alive. " But Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, wasn't worried. He even joked

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Windows 11 SE: A Short-Lived Battle Against Chromebooks

August 1, 2025

Microsoft's Windows 11 SE is on its way out. This move comes five years after it first hit the market. The idea was to give schools a cheap alternative to Google's Chromebooks. But it looks like Microsoft is throwing in the towel. Windows 11 SE was only for schools. It was meant to keep them from s

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Windows 11's New Trick: Sharing Sound Made Simple

July 23, 2025

Windows 11 is cooking up a neat trick: sharing audio between devices. This isn't just a small update; it's a big deal for anyone who's ever struggled to play sound on multiple devices at once. Right now, it's a work in progress, but the idea is to make it easy to send audio to two devices using the

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Chinese Hackers Exploit SharePoint: What You Need to Know

July 23, 2025

Chinese hackers have been targeting a flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint software. This is not a new issue. They have been at it since early July. Microsoft has identified three groups involved: Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603. These groups are linked to China. Microsoft took action quick

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Why the Surface Laptop 5G is a Big Deal for Business Travelers

July 23, 2025

The Surface Laptop 5G is finally here, and it's packed with features that make it a strong contender for business users on the go. This new model addresses a long-standing issue: the lack of 5G connectivity in previous Surface Laptops. The demand for a 5G version has been loud and clear, and Microso

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A Digital Break-In at a Top-Secret US Agency

July 23, 2025

A recent cyberattack targeted a key US agency that handles nuclear weapons. The breach happened through Microsoft SharePoint, a tool for managing documents. This agency, part of the Energy Department, is in charge of making and taking apart nuclear arms. The good news? No secret or important inform

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Microsoft's AI Hiring Post Backfires Amid Layoffs

July 21, 2025

Microsoft is facing backlash again, this time for a job posting that featured a poorly made AI-generated image. The post, shared by Mike Matsel, the Principal Development Lead for Xbox Graphics, showed a woman using a futuristic monitor with the Xbox logo. The image looked off in many ways. The woma

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Microsoft's Movie & TV Store Shutdown: What Happens to Your Purchased Content?

July 21, 2025

Microsoft has decided to close its Movies & TV store on PCs and Xbox consoles. This change was announced on a support page on July 18. The store, which has been around since 2012, will no longer sell movies or TV shows. If you try to access the store, you will see a message saying that Microsoft is

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Microsoft's Office XML Format: A Digital Leash?

July 21, 2025

Microsoft's Office XML format is under fire from LibreOffice. They say it's too complicated on purpose. This makes it hard for other programs to work with Microsoft's files. LibreOffice calls this a "lock-in strategy. " They think Microsoft wants to keep users stuck with their software. LibreOffice

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Outlook Email Service Hits a Snag: What's Going On?

July 10, 2025

In the early hours of July 10, 2025, Microsoft Outlook users faced a frustrating start to their day. The email service went down, leaving millions unable to access their accounts. The issue seems to be widespread, with many reporting they can't log in at all. Others are seeing a message saying their