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Here's where to watch the Microsoft 50th anniversary event
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft @ 50 Microsoft is holding a special 50th anniversary Copilot event on April 4 at 9:30AM ET. The event will be live streamed, and this is how you can tune in.

Microsoft pushes the death of passwords forward with revamped login experience
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Microsoft is overhauling its login experience to push passkeys and eliminate passwords. Here’s how the update improves security and simplifies sign-ins.

Here's why Microsoft should keep local accounts in Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Microsoft keeps making it harder for users to set up a Windows 11 installation without a Microsoft account. I think this is a step in the wrong direction.

First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 PCs spotted
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.

Microsoft finally unlocks key Copilot+ PC features for Intel and AMD
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft is finally giving Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs features once locked to Snapdragon, including Live Captions, Cocreator, and more.

Windows 11’s next big update brings automatic system recovery — here’s how it works
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows 11’s new Quick Machine Recovery tool detects boot failures and applies fixes automatically. The feature is now in testing among Windows Insiders.

10 Facts you probably didn't know about Windows
By Mauro Huculak published
Microsoft @ 50 Here are 10 interesting facts about the history of Windows from version 1.0 to 11.

News Roundup: Smaller Surface Pro, Windows 11 block, and Amazon warning Surface and Xbox shoppers
By Sean Endicott published
News This week, Microsoft cracked down on a Windows 11 setup trick, leaks confirmed a 12-inch Surface Pro, and Amazon warned shoppers about high Xbox and Surface returns.
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