Microsoft has introduced an option to make Windows 11 installation much faster — just be aware of the dangers of taking this shortcut.
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Malwarebytes warns that a fake Microsoft support site is distributing password-stealing malware through a spoofed Windows update installer

Microsoft has started testing its own virtual mouse cursor inside its Xbox mode for Windows-based handhelds. The new Gamepad Cursor option provides a quick way to turn the left stick of a handheld like the Xbox Ally X into a virtual mouse. While Asus has its own cursor as part of Armory Crate, Microsoft’s Gamepad […]
Microsoft recently promised users more control over updates for Windows 11, and it looks like it might soon deliver.
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Microsoft’s aggressive AI push sparked backlash and the “microslop” trend. Now, the company is quietly scaling things back, shifting toward more subtle, useful AI across Windows and its apps.

Microsoft is finally allowing Windows 11 testers to get access to experimental features without having to download a third-party app like ViVeTool. The changes are part of making the Windows Insider Program (WIP) less confusing, with Dev and Canary testing rings simplified into a new Experimental Channel alongside a refresh of the existing Beta Channel. […]
France’s move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.