Articles from October 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in October 2025
Copilot Now Anchors Windows 11 Taskbar with AI-Powered People, Files, and Calendar Apps
Microsoft is accelerating its AI integration strategy by embedding Copilot directly into Windows 11's core productivity experience through new Microsoft 365 companion apps. The tech giant is...
Windows 10 support ends Oct 2025: Switch to Linux or ChromeOS Flex on older PCs
With Microsoft officially ending mainstream security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, millions of still-serviceable PCs face an uncertain future. This landmark decision affects...
Windows Update Disk Space Errors: Complete Troubleshooting Guide 2024
Windows Update's "Not enough disk space" error is more than just an inconvenience—it's a critical system issue that can leave your computer vulnerable to security threats and missing important...
MIM 2016 Support Ends Jan 9, 2029: Start Your 2-3 Year Entra ID or IGA Migration Now
Microsoft's announcement that extended support for Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) 2016 will end on January 9, 2029, represents a critical inflection point for organizations still relying on this...
Linux Gaming Hits 90% Windows Title Compatibility with Proton
Linux gaming has achieved a remarkable milestone that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago—approximately 90% of Windows games can now be successfully launched on Linux systems using...
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: How CDR Protects Unpatched Systems
The clock is ticking for Windows 10 users as Microsoft's October 14, 2025 end-of-support deadline approaches, creating unprecedented security challenges for millions of endpoints worldwide. What was...
Windows 11 Start menu now scrolls as one unified surface with three app views
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a significant redesign of the Windows 11 Start menu, addressing years of user criticism with a genuinely improved launcher experience. The new Start menu features a...
Microsoft Disables File Explorer Preview for Downloaded Files to Prevent NTLM Security Leaks
Microsoft has taken decisive security action by disabling the File Explorer preview pane functionality for internet-downloaded files in Windows, addressing a critical vulnerability that could expose...
RWA Ditches Customized SAP for Dynamics 365 and Copilot AI in Utility Overhaul
The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) has completed a comprehensive digital transformation of its customer information and contact-center systems, replacing a heavily...
Windows 11 KB5067036 Release Preview: New File Explorer Features & Storage APIs
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Release Preview build KB5067036 represents a significant step forward in the operating system's evolution, bringing practical AI-powered features and enhanced developer...
Windows 11 Customization Guide: Restore Classic Context Menu, Start Layout & More
As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life in October 2025, millions of users are making the transition to Windows 11, only to discover that Microsoft's latest operating system brings significant...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: KB5067036 Update Analysis & User Reactions
Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11, KB5067036, represents the most significant overhaul of the Start menu since the operating system's initial launch, introducing a fundamentally...