New ASUS GPU Driver for ROG Ally X Delivers Forza Horizon 6 Optimizations — Here’s Your Install Guide
ASUS has pushed out a new GPU driver, version 26.6.1, for the ROG Ally X handheld. The update, released on July 2, specifically targets performance for the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, ensuring owners...
Ditch MP3: Why FLAC and Opus Are the Smart Choices for Windows Audio
Ex-GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke Takes on Centralized Git with Entire's New Distributed Network
- 01Windows 11 restore goes live, offering WinRE point-in-time rollback for all editions.
- 02Linux CVEs flood admins, impacting hybrid and Hyper-V environments with denial-of-service risks.
- 03AI competition intensifies as Google Gemini dictation and upcoming apps pressure Copilot's workflow role.
- 04Quantum dispute grows as Nature critiques Majorana 1, testing Microsoft's long-term innovation credibility.
Microsoft Shared Device IP History with FBI, Linking Teen to Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group
In a case that exposes the depth of data Windows quietly collects, Microsoft handed the FBI a detailed log of every IP address linked to a single Windows device—using its unique Global Device...
Law Firms Can Now Surface Client Intel Directly Inside Microsoft 365 Copilot
Litera, a prominent legal technology company, announced on June 3, 2026, that its AI-powered client relationship platform, Foundation 365, now integrates directly with Microsoft 365 Copilot. The move...
Microsoft's Cloud Rebuild Tool Brings One-Click Windows 11 Recovery to Insiders
Microsoft has begun testing a powerful new recovery feature in its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, and it could change the way we deal with catastrophic PC failures. Dubbed Cloud Rebuild,...
KB5079473 Windows 11 Update Blocks Microsoft Account Sign-Ins – How to Recover
On March 10, 2026, Microsoft’s routine Patch Tuesday security update for Windows 11 threw a wrench into daily workflows for users relying on Microsoft account sign-ins. KB5079473, intended to...
UPEI Sunsets Two Learning Tools, Mandates Microsoft Teams for Fall Teaching
The University of Prince Edward Island will not renew its licenses for the YuJa video platform and Blackboard Collaborate web-conferencing tool, shifting all video and synchronous course delivery to...
Microsoft's Secure Workplace Blueprint Pairs Windows 11 Pro and Office 2024 with Upcoming Server 2025
Microsoft’s three most important business products are converging on a single security-first philosophy—and it could reshape how IT teams provision and protect their workplaces. A new analysis by...
Teams Expanded View and Compact View on Hold: Microsoft Pauses Minimized Meeting UI Rollout
Microsoft has unexpectedly paused the general-availability rollout of two new minimized meeting view layouts for Microsoft Teams, the company confirmed in a July 7, 2026 update to its Microsoft 365...
Transcard Injects AI-Powered Financing Advice Into Payment Dashboards, Built on Azure and Fabric
Transcard, a U.S.-based business-to-business (B2B) payments firm, has teamed up with cloud consultancy Coretek to embed artificial intelligence directly into its payment platform, serving up...
Microsoft Aims for 2029 Quantum-Safe Deadline as SAP Rolls Out Hybrid PQC
Microsoft has set an internal 2029 target to transition all its cloud services and products to quantum-resistant cryptography, accelerating what it dubs the Quantum Safe Program. The move, disclosed...
Hyland’s Governed AI Content Platform Arrives on Microsoft Azure
Hyland’s decade-long bet on governed content just got Microsoft muscle behind it. On June 1, 2026, at an event in Kissimmee, Florida, the enterprise content services veteran announced a strategic...
Shoosmiths Moves Critical SAP Systems to the Cloud, Accelerates Copilot Adoption for Next Decade’s Growth
Microsoft's AI Hardware Push: GPUs Up 20%, Copilot Speeds Up 40% — Here's How It Affects You
Why a Zimbabwean Firm’s New Copilot Credential Matters for Microsoft 365 Users
Microsoft Brings AI to Out-of-Office Replies: Copilot Drafts Your Emails Now
Wavestone Achieves Microsoft Copilot Specialist Badge: A Milestone for Enterprise AI Readiness
Federal Agencies Get Enhanced Identity Protection as Quest's Tools Hit FedRAMP High in Azure Government
Quest Software has obtained FedRAMP High authorization for its Identity Defense and Identity Recovery SaaS tools, enabling U.S. federal agencies to deploy advanced identity threat detection and response directly within Azure Government. The authorization, announced July 8, 2026, fills a critical gap for agencies needing to protect hybrid Entra ID and Active Directory environments while meeting stringent compliance requirements.
Tenda Router Backdoor Bypasses All Security — What Windows Users Must Do Immediately
A newly disclosed backdoor in multiple Tenda router models allows attackers to bypass admin passwords and take over the device. Windows users are at risk, and no patch is available yet. Here's how to protect your network.
KnowBe4’s Phishing Defense Now Scans Microsoft Teams Chats — Here’s Who Needs It Most
KnowBe4 has extended its Defend platform to monitor and automatically remediate phishing threats within external Microsoft Teams chats. The July 2026 announcement fills a blind spot for organizations that rely on Teams for collaboration, providing real-time scanning, user prompts, and integrated training. This article explains what the update means for everyday users, admins, and power users, traces the rise of chat-based phishing, and offers actionable steps for securing your environment today.
Windows 11 Insider Build Tests Cloud Rebuild That Downloads a Fresh OS and Drivers
Windows 11 Insider Build Drops USB-Free Cloud Recovery That Pulls Drivers, Too
Microsoft's new Photos Favorites sync your best shots across devices – here's what's coming
37-Year Xbox Veteran Behind Backward Compatibility Let Go in Microsoft's 2026 Layoffs
No USB Needed: Windows 11 Tests Cloud Rebuild to Reinstall OS From Windows Update
ZeroBounce update delivers catch-all email accuracy for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
ZeroBounce's July 8, 2026 update now accurately classifies catch-all email addresses on Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and secure gateways, slashing bounce rates for marketers and IT admins. The enhanced SMTP analysis delivers definitive valid/invalid results where previous tools could only guess, with immediate benefits for list hygiene, sender reputation, and workflow automation.
Google’s Pixel 11 Event Set for August 12: Why Windows Users Should Pay Attention
Google has confirmed its Made by Google hardware event for August 12, 2026, in New York, where it is expected to announce the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5. The earlier-than-usual timing and renewed in-person format signal a more aggressive hardware push. For Windows users, this launch matters: new Pixel features often improve cross-device integration, enterprise management, and developer tools, and Google may finally deliver native PC-to-phone services that rival Samsung's deep Microsoft partnership.
Microsoft Teams' New Catch Up Feature Turns Your Chat Backlog Into Swipeable Cards
Microsoft has rolled out a new Catch up feature for Teams on Android and iOS, presenting missed conversations as swipeable cards for quick triage. The feature consolidates unread chats, group messages, and channel mentions into one stream, helping users reduce notification fatigue. It's now generally available and requires no admin action, with AI-powered enhancements possibly on the horizon.