Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa
Edge adoption stalls, so Microsoft is offering $1M and a Mercedes to lure users
APPS Microsoft launched a new promo to get more users to adopt its Edge browser, but barely anyone noticed for a month.
Zorin OS 18.1 simplifies Windows migration
Windows 11 Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.
Microsoft Edge on mobile offers free YouTube background play
APPS Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.
Microsoft fast‑tracks Windows Dev account reinstatement
WINDOWS Microsoft has rolled out a fast‑track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.
Windows emulates a macOS trick with a shortcut switch-up
Windows 11 PeekDesktop in Windows 11 gives users a reason to think twice about switching over to Apple's ecosystem.
YouTube viewers can now work together to stop livestream ads
Apps YouTube viewers can now work together to prevent ads from playing during livestreams without paying for Premium.
Task Manager creator recalls why it was under 80KB
Windows Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.
Microsoft says its faster MAI-Image-2-Efficient AI model slashes costs
AI Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a faster and cheaper AI image model designed to deliver photorealistic results at scale.
Windows 11's customization scene is thriving — here’s why
Windows 11 Windows 11 users are turning to third-party tools as Microsoft resists giving them more customization options.
This fake Windows 11 update is slipping past antivirus with malware
Windows 11 Hackers disguise malware as a Windows 11 update, tricking users into downloading password‑stealing software.
Microsoft explains why it killed Windows 11's phone activation option
Windows 11 The tech giant swapped the offline experience with an alternative for better security and reliability.
France's government is ditching Windows and other "American tools"
Windows France’s government is ditching Windows for Linux in a push for digital sovereignty.
Microsoft enforcement alarms devs
Windows Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.
All of Windows 11's bugs are "resolved": At least the ones we know about
Windows 11 Microsoft's official documentation shows Windows 11 doesn't have any known issues, though users may still encounter glitches after updates.
Mozilla is criticizing Microsoft's new Copilot AI tactics in Windows 11
Apps The Firefox maker says Microsoft's new "intentional" plans for Copilot were only triggered by overwhelming backlash.
Microsoft ironically broke Windows 11's Start menu search while trying to fix it
Windows 11 Microsoft broke Windows 11 search with a Bing update, which displayed blank results. The company has issued a fix.
Windows Insider meetups are coming back to these cities after years away
Windows 11 Microsoft brings back Windows Insider meetups to reconnect with users and shape the future of Windows 11.
Google Chrome finally gets vertical browser tabs to catch up with Edge
Apps Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs and a refreshed Reading Mode, making tab management and the overall reading experience even better.
Did ChatGPT just call Sam Altman a liar?
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that ChatGPT doesn't have the capability to keep track of time, but the chatbot insists it does.
I might have a reason to press my Copilot key with this absurd Windows app
Apps TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.
Azure's cloud platform problems stem from AI, says a former engineer
Azure An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.
Copilot's survival scramble has AI experts raising strategy questions
Copilot An AI expert mapped more than 80 Copilot products, sparking debate over whether it’s branding brilliance or confusion.
Microsoft dismisses a viral trend that "Copilot is for entertainment only"
Copilot Copilot's viral terms are legacy language from its early days as a Bing search companion.
