Articles from 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2025
SAS Data Maker Launches on Microsoft Marketplace: Enterprise Synthetic Data Generation
SAS has officially launched its SAS Data Maker application on the Microsoft commercial marketplace, marking a significant integration of synthetic data generation technology into the Microsoft Azure...
Windows 11 Smart App Control Toggle: Microsoft Finally Adds On/Off Switch in Latest Insider Build
Microsoft has quietly addressed one of the most significant usability complaints about its Smart App Control security feature in Windows 11. Beginning with Insider Preview Build 26220.7070, the...
Microsoft Copilot Enterprise Rollout: Beyond AI Theater to Real Business Value
The recent viral "Copilot confession" from security researcher Peter Girnus (known online as @gothburz) has ignited a crucial conversation about enterprise AI implementation that resonates deeply...
Azure Policy & Arc Now Natively Enforce CIS Linux Benchmarks in Preview
Microsoft has taken a significant step forward in cloud security by making official CIS Linux security benchmarks available natively on Microsoft Azure. This new capability, delivered as a built-in...
RAM Reality Check 2025: Why 16GB is the New Minimum for Windows Users
As we move deeper into 2025, the conversation around system memory has shifted dramatically from what was acceptable just a few years ago. While manufacturers continue to release budget devices with...
Speed Up Windows Startup: Practical Troubleshooting Guide for Faster Boot Times
Slow Windows startup is one of the most common frustrations for PC users, transforming what should be a quick process into a daily test of patience. While the causes can seem mysterious, most slow...
LG webOS Copilot Tile Controversy: Unremovable AI & Privacy Concerns
LG smart TV owners are facing an unexpected and controversial addition to their home screens—a Microsoft Copilot tile that appeared without warning following a recent webOS update. This unremovable...
CVE-2025-14174: Critical ANGLE Memory Safety Bug Patched in Chrome & Edge
Google's Chromium project has addressed a critical security vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics layer, tracked as CVE-2025-14174, that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through...
Slop as Word of the Year: AI's Content Crisis Hits Windows & Tech Ecosystem
When Merriam-Webster declared \"slop\" its 2025 Word of the Year, defining it as \"digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence,\" the...
Canary Build 28020.1362 preps Windows 11 26H1 for handhelds and next-gen chips
Microsoft's Canary channel has received a substantial update with Windows 11 Build 28020.1362, marking a significant step in the development of version 26H1. This latest preview build introduces a...
Meta's 2025 AI & Platform Overhaul: Personalization Shifts, Licensing Deals & Messenger Redesign
Meta is undertaking a significant, multi-faceted overhaul of its core platforms in 2025, quietly but decisively rewriting the rules governing how its AI, messaging, and content delivery systems...
Canary Build 28020.1362 Brings NPU-Gated AI & Full-Screen Focus Mode
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1362 (KB 5073095) to the Canary Channel, marking a significant update that blends visible user interface refinements with a suite of...