Microsoft has released a configuration update to fix a known problem that has been affecting Windows Update on quite a few Windows 11 systems. The update, KB5062324, is for Windows 11 version 24H2 PCs that have not yet installed the May non-security preview update or any newer ones.According to a …
Read More »Microsoft's AI Weather Model Is More Accurate, Less Expensive Than Traditional Forecasting
Ever since artificial intelligence entered the mainstream, scientists have been eager to unleash it on weather forecasting. The forecasts we get from our smartphones, TVs, and smart speakers take a lot of processing power—and therefore time and money—to generate. Even then, they’re fairly zoomed out, or “coarse resolution,” making it …
Read More »Microsoft’s Copilot Studio Now Lets AI Handle Tasks on Any App or Website
Microsoft has added a new tool to Copilot Studio this week that lets AI agents use websites and desktop apps just like people do. With this update, the AI can click buttons, choose menu items, and type into fields on the screen.The Computer Use tool is described by Charles Lamanna, …
Read More »Microsoft Updates Windows 11 Start Menu: Larger Layout, More Customization
Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Windows 11 that will bring changes to the Start menu. The updated Start menu is bigger and combines pinned apps, recommendations, and the “All Apps” list into a single view. This change removes the need to navigate through separate windows, as reported …
Read More »Microsoft Is Retiring Skype, Pushing Users to Teams
A message inside the latest Skype for Windows preview says it will shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, after 23 years of service. The company plans to focus its efforts on Microsoft Teams, which will become its primary platform for communication and collaboration, as reported by XDA Developers and …
Read More »Microsoft Releases Windows 11 KB5050094 Update With Fixes for Auto HDR, Audio, and Much More
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 11 24H2, KB5050094. This update became available on January 28, 2025, addresses several issues and introduces new features to enhance user experience, as reported by Windows Latest.This optional update requires manual installation. It includes fixing the oversaturation problem with Auto HDR …
Read More »The Microsoft Edge PDF Reader Will Soon Get Faster on Older and Slower PCs
Microsoft Edge’s PDF reader, which began transitioning to Adobe’s tech in 2023, is about to receive improvements when running on low-end devices. The current Adobe integration has led to performance issues, especially when handling large PDFs on systems with limited resources. Microsoft is actively working on addressing these concerns, as …
Read More »Microsoft Releases CrowdStrike 'Issue' Recovery Tool
Over the past weekend, millions of people around the world learned the name of the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike—not for preventing PC armageddon, but for causing it. CrowdStrike famously pushed a faulty update to enterprise Windows machines early Friday morning, causing millions of PCs to get stuck in a blue screen …
Read More »Pick up Microsoft Office Professional for Windows for Just $49.99
The business landscape today typically involves fast-paced efficiency. It’s almost a requirement now to have tools to support your day-to-day professional life. If you’ve been going without the help of Microsoft Office’s flagship suite of apps, this is probably a good time to pick it up. For a limited time, …
Read More »Microsoft Swears VASA-1 Deepfake Tool Isn't for Creating Deepfakes
Microsoft’s artificial intelligence researchers on Tuesday announced VASA-1, a model capable of generating impressive deepfakes with extremely little data. Though the tool ostensibly exists to create “virtual characters,” it was trained on real people’s images and voice audio, raising questions about its potential role in an internet increasingly rife with …
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