Articles from December 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in December 2025
Kernel Bug Puts Microsoft’s Azure Linux on Alert, But Don’t Forget WSL and Marketplace Images
Microsoft’s security team this week confirmed that its Azure Linux distribution is potentially affected by a Linux kernel vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-38097. The flaw, which prevents network...
Kernel Flaw in Linux Network Scheduler Puts WSL2 and Mixed Environments at Risk
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s network traffic-control code can be exploited by local attackers to crash systems or potentially execute arbitrary code, and patches are now...
Shazam on Windows: Installation Risks, Safer Alternatives & Community Insights
The iconic music recognition service Shazam, now owned by Apple, has become synonymous with identifying songs in seconds. While mobile users enjoy seamless integration, Windows users face a...
Kasa Smart Home on Windows: No Native App, Emulation Workarounds & Tapo Integration
TP-Link's Kasa Smart ecosystem has established itself as a popular and affordable entry point into home automation, offering users a range of smart plugs, bulbs, switches, and cameras. However, for...
MainStage 3 for Windows: The Truth About Mac-Only Software & Best PC Alternatives
The quest for MainStage 3 on Windows is a journey that leads many musicians to dead ends and potential security risks. Apple's professional live performance software remains firmly entrenched in the...
Radxa Dragon Q6A Gets Official Windows 11 Preview with GPU and VPU Acceleration
The landscape of Windows on Arm is expanding beyond traditional laptops and tablets, with single-board computers (SBCs) now entering the fray in a significant way. Radxa has released an official...
Windows 11 KB5072033 Update Fixes File Explorer Flash & WSL VPN Issues
Microsoft's December 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5072033, delivers crucial fixes for two persistent issues that have frustrated users for months. The update, which applies to both OS...
Copilot Fall 2025: Microsoft's AI Pivot from Search to Action Across Windows & Edge
Microsoft's late-2025 Copilot rollouts represent a fundamental shift in how artificial intelligence integrates with the Windows ecosystem. This isn't just another incremental update with a few new...
December 2025 routing failure halts Microsoft 365 Copilot in Japan for four hours
On December 18, 2025, Microsoft 365 Copilot users in Japan experienced a significant service disruption that lasted approximately four hours, affecting productivity tools and AI assistance across the...
Google's AI Mode and Gemini Reimagine Search as Agentic Assistant by 2026
Google's transformation from the familiar "ten blue links" to an AI-driven, conversational search experience represents one of the most significant platform shifts in internet history. This...
PCMark 10 Basic Edition: Free Windows Benchmark Tests Real-World Productivity Tasks
Futuremark's PCMark 10 Basic Edition has emerged as a significant development in the world of Windows performance testing, offering users a free, comprehensive benchmarking tool designed to measure...
Windows 11 25H2 October Updates: Critical Fixes for IIS, WinRE, Smart Cards & Security
Microsoft's October 2024 servicing wave for Windows 11 25H2 has delivered a crucial set of fixes targeting several high-impact issues that emerged following the feature update's release. While...