Articles from June 24, 2026
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Microsoft Tests New Search Control in Windows 11: Disable Bing Web Results Globally
Microsoft has quietly tucked a pair of privacy toggles into the latest Windows 11 Insider Experimental build that could finally let users in any region disable the often-unwanted Bing web results and...
At InfoComm 2026, Microsoft and Q-SYS Detail the Infrastructure AI-Powered Meeting Rooms Demand
LAS VEGAS — The era of the truly intelligent meeting room is no longer a distant promise. At InfoComm 2026, Microsoft and Q-SYS took the stage to assert a blunt truth: without connected AV,...
UK Regulator Zeroes In on Microsoft's Enterprise Dominance, Inviting Industry Grievances
The UK’s competition watchdog has opened a new front in the global regulatory offensive against Big Tech, with Microsoft’s deeply entrenched business software ecosystem now squarely in its...
Windows 11 25H2: Why Mid-2026 Is the Perfect Time to Upgrade and How to Do It Right
Microsoft released Windows 11 25H2 on September 30, 2025, and in mid-2026, the upgrade pitch isn’t about flashy new capabilities. It’s about a ticking clock. With older feature updates hurtling...
Public Exploit Code Drops for Exchange Server CVE-2026-45502, Administrators Urged to Patch Now
A proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2026-45502, an authenticated server-side request forgery vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Web Services, appeared on June 22, 2026, just 13 days after Microsoft...
Windows 11 Field Guide Update Unearths Cellular Configuration and Wi‑Fi Properties Secrets
Microsoft’s networking stack in Windows 11 often fades into the background—until something breaks. But a June 23, 2026 update to Paul Thurrott’s Windows 11 Field Guide shines a light on two...
Microsoft Copilot Gains Real-Time Fleet Intelligence with Geotab’s MCP Connector
Geotab today launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Connector, a secure bridge that allows fleet operators to access live MyGeotab data and the Geotab Ace assistant directly from Microsoft...
Debt-to-Equity Just 0.14: Microsoft’s Conservative Balance Sheet Fortifies It Against AI Spending Pressure
Microsoft’s debt-to-equity ratio sits at a mere 0.14, reinforcing its status as the most conservatively financed giant among its software-industry peers, according to a June 2026 Benzinga peer...
The Blood of Dawnwalker Demands SSDs and 16GB RAM: Full PC Specs Revealed for September 3 Launch
Rebel Wolves lifted the veil on The Blood of Dawnwalker’s PC system requirements during an April 28 Road to Launch showcase, confirming that the dark-fantasy RPG will demand an SSD and 16GB of RAM...
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 Revives Pixel 6, Ships Build CP31.260608.007 with No-Wipe Caveat
Google on June 23, 2026, surprised the Android community by restoring Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro eligibility in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5 rollout, after the devices were conspicuously absent from the...
Monet Launcher Brings Material You Theming to Android TV, Google TV, and Fire TV – Here’s How to Install It
Android TV and Fire TV users have long sought greater customization for their home screens, and a new option has emerged that echoes Google’s own design language. Monet Launcher, an open-source...
Windows Dark Mode Isn't a Personality Trait—It's a Configurable System Behavior
The most effective dark mode isn't a personality trait—it's a behavior. That's the central argument of Computerworld's June 24, 2026 deep-dive into Android screen customization, and it's advice...