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Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Firewall error
By Kevin Okemwa last updated
Windows 11 Microsoft has finally resolved the issue causing the Windows Firewall error after installing the July 2025 Windows security update via a new preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2.

Microsoft is on track to become the second $4 trillion company by market cap
By Jez Corden published
Microsoft Microsoft's share price rose over 19% this year so far, vastly outperforming the overall market.

Here’s roughly what Microsoft staff earn yearly
By Kevin Okemwa published
MICROSOFT A report recently detailed how much Microsoft pays its employees in 2025, from software engineers to product managers.

Microsoft scraps plans to simplify the Windows 11 System Tray
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A year since it was first put into testing, Microsoft still hasn't delivered its new simplified date and time layout for the System Tray on the Taskbar for Windows 11. Turns out, that's because of negative feedback from users.

New study reveals that 50% of PCs haven't upgraded to Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Windows A study from ControlUp says that about 50% of PCs are now running Windows 11, with the other 50% still on Windows 10. End of support is fast approaching.

Microsoft begins testing desktop sharing with Copilot on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 First announced earlier this year, sharing your desktop with Copilot on Windows 11 is now in testing with insiders across all preview channels.

Windows 11 will soon use AI to describe images on your screen
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new "Describe Image" feature is coming soon to Click To Do, which will allow Windows 11 to use AI to describe an image that's currently on your screen.

Microsoft shareholders demand review of Azure and AI use tied to Israeli military
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft A shareholder resolution demands that Microsoft report on its human rights due diligence amid allegations about Azure and AI use by the Israeli government.

Windows 11 will soon adaptively enable battery saver regardless of battery level
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new feature now in preview testing in the Windows 11 Canary Channel is designed to increase battery life by adaptively enabling energy saver mode based on your current workflow, not battery level.

Microsoft will stop releasing new features in Office for Windows 10 users
By Zac Bowden published
Office While Microsoft will continue to support Office with security updates on Windows 10 through October 2028, the company won't be releasing new features for the suite of apps starting next year.
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