Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa
Defender is enough for most users but not all, Microsoft says
WINDOWS 11 Microsoft says Windows 11’s built‑in Defender offers solid protection for most users, though third‑party antivirus tools provide extra features.
Microsoft says security researchers can report flaws without legal threats
MICROSOFT Microsoft says it no longer intends to pursue legal action against security researchers who conduct or publish their findings.
Mystery firm mistakenly blew $500 million on Claude AI in a month
AI Microsoft data shows AI costs surpass payroll, with a $500 million Claude fiasco proving how expensive automation can get.
Steven Sinofsky revisits NVIDIA's first Windows 8 on ARM effort with Tegra
MICROSOFT Microsoft veteran Steven Sinofsky recalls Nvidia’s first Windows-on-Arm test, raising questions around the latest Nvidia and Arm thrust into Windows.
Europe finally has its own answer to Microsoft 365 with EuroOffice
SOFTWARE EuroOffice is Europe’s bold new alternative to Microsoft 365, promising sovereignty and control over productivity tools.
HP users keep Windows 10 alive against all odds
WINDOWS 10 Despite Microsoft’s push for Windows 11, millions of HP users are sticking with Windows 10
Microsoft investigates phishing emails sent from its own system
MICROSOFT Hackers are sending phishing emails from a real Microsoft address, making it even harder for unsuspecting users to detect the scam.
Banned researcher says Microsoft "ruined their life" after exploit reports
Microsoft Microsoft banned a researcher from GitHub and deleted their Microsoft account after zero‑day exploits surfaced, sparking outrage and claims that the company ruined their life.
HP is aware of a faulty BIOS update that's trapping laptops in a loop
WINDOWS 11 HP confirms its BIOS update is breaking Windows 11 PCs, trapping users in recovery loops and blocking Secure Boot fixes.
California exempts Linux from new age-verification law
SOFTWARE California lawmakers move to exempt Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, set to take effect January 1, 2027.
Copilot marketing boss leaving Microsoft
MICROSOFT Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Copilot marketing chief, will leave next year after helping reimagine Windows for the agentic era.
Microsoft finally lets Office users hide floating Copilot button
AI Microsoft admits the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was a mistake, and will now allow users to move the AI back to the ribbon.
A USB stick could break Windows 11's BitLocker — here’s Microsoft’s fix
WINDOWS The company has shared mitigation measures for a critical security vulnerability after a security researcher claimed it secretly built a backdoor into BitLocker.
Teams pop‑ups blamed on Apple, says Microsoft
TEAMS A macOS security update is causing Microsoft Teams to repeatedly ask for location access, sparking frustration among Mac users
Residents protest Microsoft’s data center amid utility concerns
MICROSOFT Microsoft’s St. Joseph County data center project faces community backlash over water access and rising utility bills.
Microsoft is axing SMS 2FA because it's a fraud risk
News Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS-based two-factor authentication because it has become a leading source of fraud, replacing it with passkeys and verified email.
Ex-Microsoft exec says it missed "the AI wave" after fumbling mobile
AI Former Microsoft executive Mat Velloso claims the company missed its chance with AI, citing past failures in the internet and mobile.
Mustafa Suleyman: AI will take over your white-collar job in 18 months
AI Microsoft’s AI chief says white‑collar jobs could vanish in 18 months as automation accelerates across organizations.
Microsoft's Copilot button in Excel might block out data in your spreadsheets
Software Microsoft’s Copilot button in Excel is unremovable, blocking sheets and frustrating users who call the implementation atrocious.
Windows 11 gets BitLocker fix while Windows 10 is left waiting
WINDOWS 11 Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.
Claude Code loses ground at Microsoft as Copilot CLI takes over
MICROSOFT Microsoft is ditching Claude Code for Copilot CLI, leaving developers frustrated and raising questions about financial motives.
Microsoft’s $30 billion AI win from OpenAI cost $100 billion
MICROSOFT Microsoft has reportedly spent more than $100 billion on its partnership with OpenAI, largely on infrastructure and hosting costs.
