Windows 11 OOBE Update: Microsoft Finally Lets Users Set Default Profile Name, Copilot Rollback Continues
Microsoft is implementing a fundamental change to Windows 11's Out-of-Box Experience that addresses a decade-old frustration for IT administrators and power users. For the first time in Windows...
Senate Approves ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for Staff Use with Strict Guardrails
The U.S. Senate has authorized its staff to use three major commercial generative AI chatbots—ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot—for routine work under strict guardrails. A...
Garmin Connect Data Now Accessible via AI Chatbots Through Community Tools
Garmin users can now query their fitness and health data conversationally using AI chatbots, thanks to community-built connectors that link Garmin Connect with platforms like ChatGPT. This...
Samsung Galaxy Book App, Not Windows 11 Update, Disables C Drive Access
Microsoft has confirmed that the March 2026 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5079473) is not responsible for the widespread reports of C drive access failures affecting users. The company's...
Microsoft Halts Copilot Notification Center Integration to Strengthen Enterprise AI Controls
Microsoft has paused development of its planned Copilot integration into the Windows 11 notification center. The company confirmed this strategic shift after multiple industry reports surfaced about...
XeniOS Alpha Xbox 360 Emulator Brings Halo, Gears of War to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A functional Xbox 360 emulator is now running on Apple's iPhone, iPad, and Mac hardware, marking a significant breakthrough in cross-platform emulation. The project, called XeniOS, has successfully...
Microsoft's AI Integration Strategy Faces Market Skepticism as Tech Stocks Stumble
Wall Street's AI panic has exposed a fundamental disconnect between Microsoft's ambitious integration plans and investor patience for tangible returns. The company's aggressive push to embed AI...
Original Xbox One Boot ROM Hacked via Voltage Glitch After 13 Years
The original Xbox One's boot ROM has been compromised using voltage glitching, marking the first time Microsoft's 2013 console has been shown to run unsigned code. Security researchers demonstrated...
Microsoft's AI Utility Vision: How Windows Could Meter Intelligence Like Electricity
Sam Altman's vision of metering AI like a utility has moved from rhetorical flourish to practical implementation at Microsoft. The company is actively developing infrastructure and pricing models...
LibreOffice, Krita, RustDesk Replace Paid Apps in Real-World Windows Migration Test
Migrating from paid Windows applications to free, open-source alternatives is no longer just a hobbyist's fantasy—it's a practical reality for many users. A recent first-person experiment...
Noteastic Review: Windows-Native Handwriting App Fills Critical Gap for Surface Users and Students
Microsoft's Surface lineup has transformed how professionals and students interact with Windows devices, yet one persistent frustration has been the lack of a truly native handwriting application...
Windows Central's Subreddit Hits 1,000 Members as Newsroom Shifts to Community-Driven Coverage
Windows Central's new subreddit has crossed the 1,000-member threshold in record time, signaling a fundamental shift in how the publication approaches tech journalism. This milestone represents more...