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Microsoft removes Windows 11 bug that “unexpectedly” played Vista’s boot chime
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Windows 11 no longer plays the Vista startup sound. Microsoft says it was just a bug, but the timing with Apple’s new UI says otherwise.

Microsoft blocked a LibreOffice developer account for a week
By Ben Wilson published
Microsoft Mike Kaganski bypassed blocked support channels after his Microsoft account was disabled, and his first tickets were ignored.

Windows 11 revives a hidden mouse tool, but PowerToys already has it
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.

Microsoft is killing Windows 11 SE
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 SE will not get the version 25H2 update later this year, and that support for Windows 11 SE will end in October 2026.

Azure hits $75B in revenue while UK CMA flags Microsoft and AWS cloud dominance
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Azure’s $75B revenue marks a milestone for Microsoft, but UK regulators say the cloud market isn’t competitive and may need stronger oversight.

Windows 10 turns 10 years old: Looking back at its biggest moments
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 10 From modern app platforms to forced feature upgrades and telemetry concerns, we take a look at 10 of Windows 10's most controversial and defining moments on its 10th anniversary.

This app could make ditching Windows for Linux a breeze, but...
By Kevin Okemwa published
Linux Operese is a Windows-to-Linux migration tool that lets users make the transition to the free and open-source operating system with all their files, settings, and installed apps.

Microsoft inexplicably offers Windows 11 upgrade to unsupported PC
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft seemingly offered an upgrade to Windows 11 to unsupported hardware, even though it didn't meet the system requirements.
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