Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa
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.
Windows Update is finally fighting back against buggy drivers
WINDOWS 11 Windows Update’s new rollback feature rescues systems from crashes and instability by allowing you to roll back problematic drivers.
Bill Gates expected Microsoft to lose $1B on OpenAI
MICROSOFT A new report by The Information revealed that Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI has generated approximately $30 billion in revenue for the former between 2023 and 2025.
You can make Windows 11 look like Windows 12, if you're bold enough
WINDOWS You can transform Windows 11 into a Windows 12‑style desktop with Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin, which features a minimalist Start menu and a movable and resizable Taskbar.
Microsoft's AI data center in Kenya could "switch off half the country"
AI Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.
Satya Nadella believes Sam Altman may have been fired out of jealousy
AI Microsoft CEO says he is "very proud" the company risked investing in OpenAI.
Reddit is blocking access to its mobile site, forcing users into its app instead
APPS Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.
Emails show Microsoft was worried that OpenAI would trash-talk Azure
Microsoft Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.
Windows 11 can stop Chrome and Edge from installing 4GB of AI models
Windows 11 Windows 11 now gives you the power to block Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge from automatically downloading local AI models for on-device generative AI features without explicit user consent.
Users discover Chrome is installing a 4GB AI model
Apps Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.
The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: Copilot in Windows lost its exclusive edge
AI Copilot in Windows 11 doesn't feel as exclusive after Microsoft and OpenAI's new non-exclusive deal.
Microsoft Teams’ status indicator sparks a whole surveillance debate
Teams Microsoft Teams’ status feature sparks backlash as workers say it wrongly marks them unavailable after brief inactivity.
A new petition says Microsoft shouldn't kill Edge's browser Sidebar
Apps Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.
Hate AI in Windows 11? Nuke it with this tool
WINDOWS 11 Windows 11's rehabilitation is a slow burn, but this third-party tool scraps AI fluff right out of the gate.
Microsoft should steal concepts from this fan's redesigned Windows 11
Windows 11 A "Refining Windows" concept redesign project removes Copilot clutter and ads and overhauls the Start menu and Taskbar in Windows 11.
France threw a funeral for Windows 10 in protest of forced "obsolescence"
Windows 10 French activists staged a symbolic funeral for Windows 10, slamming Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 upgrades and planned obsolescence.
