Articles from October 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in October 2025
Windows 10 EOL: Macs Emerge as Practical Alternative to Windows 11 Upgrade
With Windows 10's official end-of-life date set for October 14, 2025, millions of users face a critical decision about their computing future. While Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrades and Extended...
Mico Avatar brings minimalist AI personality to Windows Copilot without Clippy’s missteps
Microsoft has quietly reintroduced a visual personality for its AI assistant ecosystem, but this time it's a smiling, color-shifting blob named Mico rather than the infamous Clippy paperclip of...
Microsoft Faces Australian Lawsuit Over Copilot Pricing in 2.7M Subscriptions
Australia's competition watchdog has launched Federal Court proceedings against Microsoft Australia and its U.S. parent company, alleging misleading conduct affecting approximately 2.7 million...
Microsoft Faces ACCC Lawsuit Over Copilot Pricing Transparency in Australia
Microsoft is embroiled in a significant legal battle with Australia's competition watchdog over allegations the tech giant misled millions of Microsoft 365 subscribers about its Copilot AI...
Microsoft removes permanent auto-update off switch for Windows 11 Store apps in latest update
Microsoft has quietly removed the ability for Windows 11 users to permanently disable automatic updates for apps installed from the Microsoft Store, marking a significant shift in the company's...
Installing Brave Browser on Chromebook: 3 Methods Compared
Chromebook users seeking enhanced privacy and performance are increasingly turning to Brave Browser as their daily driver, moving beyond Chrome's default ecosystem. While Chromebooks were originally...
Unlock Windows 11 25H2 Features with ViVeTool: Complete Guide
Microsoft's staggered rollout strategy for Windows 11 version 25H2 has created a frustrating situation for many users who find themselves with the updated version number but missing the exciting new...
Cloud Spending Stabilizes as AI Drives Growth Across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Recent analysis from UBS reveals a significant shift in corporate cloud spending patterns, with budgets stabilizing after a period of uncertainty and artificial intelligence workloads emerging as the...
Windows 11 Gaming Copilot: AI Assistant Revolutionizes PC Gaming Experience
Microsoft's Gaming Copilot has officially landed in Windows 11, transforming the PC gaming landscape with its AI-powered assistance directly integrated into the Xbox Game Bar. Launched on October 26,...
Microsoft Faces Australian Lawsuit Over Copilot Pricing in 365 Subscriptions
Microsoft finds itself in legal hot water in Australia as the country's competition watchdog files a federal court lawsuit alleging misleading pricing practices for Copilot AI integration within...
Microsoft Faces ACCC Lawsuit Over Alleged Copilot Price Misrepresentation in Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Microsoft, alleging the tech giant engaged in misleading conduct by failing to adequately...
Windows 10 Admin Guide: Safe App Elevation Methods Explained
Running applications with administrator privileges in Windows 10 is a fundamental security practice that every user should understand thoroughly. While the familiar right-click "Run as administrator"...