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Microsoft announces new Cloud Rebuild recovery feature for Windows 11
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 A new recovery option coming to Windows 11 will let you reinstall the OS and your drivers using the internet without a USB key, even when Windows itself is unbootable.

Microsoft lays off 4,800 workers, denies AI is to blame
By Sean Endicott Published
Microsoft Close to 2.1% of the company's workforce is affected, with the vast majority of cuts hitting Xbox and gaming divisions.

What is Project Aion? Everything we know about Microsoft's secret Copilot OS project
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 Project Aion is a 2024 incubation effort designed to build out a functioning Copilot OS experience, capable of running on Windows, Android, and focused entirely on the web and agentic AI.

Leaked video reveals Microsoft's experimental Copilot OS project
By Zac Bowden Published
Microsoft A leaked video from 2024 has revealed all about Microsoft's internal explorations for a Copilot OS running on a stripped back Windows codebase.

Microsoft expected to lay off up to 2.5% of workforce next week
By Sean Endicott Published
Microsoft Reportedly, thousands of roles will be cut across Xbox, sales, and consulting as the tech giant starts its new fiscal year.

Critical "RoguePlanet" exploit bypasses Microsoft Defender
By Kevin Okemwa Published
MICROSOFT Microsoft confirms RoguePlanet zero-day exploit in Windows Defender, leaving Windows 10 & 11 PCs exposed while a patch is on the way.

Microsoft is finally fixing the Windows 11 taskbar sizing issue, for real this time
By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 A new option in Windows 11 lets you resize the taskbar, not just make its icons smaller.

Steve Ballmer called Linux a "cancer" — but it could be the cure for Windows 10 holdouts
By Kevin Okemwa Published
MICROSOFT Microsoft once dismissed Linux, but today it’s becoming the lifeline for Windows 10 users facing performance and RAM challenges.

Windows 11 24H2 support is ending, warns Microsoft
By Zac Bowden Published
Windows 11 If you're running Windows 11 Home or Pro on version 24H2 in 2026, you'll soon need to upgrade to remain supported.

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10 — here's how to stay secure until October 2027
By Zac Bowden Last updated
Windows 10 Mainstream support for Windows 10 ended in October 2025. That means the OS no longer receives security updates automatically, and you must take action to ensure your devices remain secure when connected to the internet.
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