Articles from May 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in May 2025
How Siemens & Microsoft Drive IndyCar’s Digital Twin Revolution
The Detroit Grand Prix has long been a showcase of speed, skill, and engineering excellence, but behind the scenes, a digital revolution is transforming the way motorsport teams compete. Siemens and...
Microsoft's Bold Move: Windows 11 Handhelds and Xbox Cloud Gaming Take Center Stage
Microsoft is making a strategic pivot toward handheld gaming devices powered by Windows 11, signaling a new era for portable gaming and cloud-based experiences. This shift comes as the company faces...
BitLocker and Hyper-V exclusive to Windows 11 Pro edition
Windows 11 comes in two primary editions: Home and Pro, each tailored for different user needs. While both share the same core features like the redesigned Start Menu, Snap Layouts, and Microsoft...
Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Failures: Microsoft's Emergency Fixes & Workarounds
Microsoft's recent out-of-band KB5058405 update for Windows 11 has triggered widespread system failures, particularly affecting enterprise environments and virtualization platforms. Reports indicate...
Xbox Handheld Delayed as Microsoft Overhauls Windows 11 Touch and UI for Portable Gaming
Microsoft has reportedly postponed the launch of its highly anticipated Xbox handheld gaming device, shifting focus instead to refining Windows 11 for portable gaming experiences. This strategic...
Google Apps Script Phishing Scams Targeting Microsoft Accounts: How to Stay Safe
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Google Apps Script to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft account holders. This cross-platform attack vector bypasses traditional...
Microsoft Notepad Now Supports Rich Text and Markdown: Revolutionizing Text Editing on Windows
Microsoft Notepad, the quintessential text editor bundled with Windows for decades, has finally evolved beyond plain text. With its latest update, Notepad now supports Rich Text Format (RTF) and...
Microsoft CorePC: Modular Windows for Custom Security and AI
Microsoft is redefining the future of Windows with CorePC, a modular, secure, and highly scalable operating system designed to adapt to diverse hardware and user needs. This revolutionary approach...
Microsoft Notepad Gets Bold, Italics & Live Markdown Preview in New Update
Microsoft has quietly revolutionized one of its oldest applications with the latest Windows Insider update, bringing light text formatting and Markdown support to Notepad. This unexpected yet welcome...
KB5058499 slashes GPU latency 17% and kills DX12 crashes in Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 preview update (KB5058499) addresses long-standing gaming performance issues that have plagued users since the OS launch. The update specifically targets GPU...
Handheld Gaming PCs Revolution: How SteamOS Challenges Windows Dominance
The gaming landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as handheld gaming PCs surge in popularity, with Valve's Steam Deck leading the charge. Powered by SteamOS, this Linux-based platform has...
Microsoft's 2025 Gaming Shift: Partnering for Portable Power Instead of Xbox Handhelds
Microsoft is making a strategic pivot in portable gaming, opting to leverage third-party hardware partnerships rather than developing its own Xbox-branded handheld in 2025. This decision marks a...