Articles from 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2025
Arm NPU runtime overhaul debuts in Windows 11 26H1 Canary platform-only build
Microsoft has quietly released a significant Canary channel build that rebrands Windows 11 as version 26H1, marking a strategic shift in the company's development approach for AI-optimized hardware....
Oracle ETCC October 2025 release debuts advanced Exadata patch mapping and risk scoring.
Oracle's October 2025 E-Business Suite Technology Codelevel Checker (ETCC) update represents a significant advancement in patch management automation, particularly for organizations running Oracle...
Microsoft's 16-Year Bluetooth Hack: How a Mouse Forced Windows UTF-8 Compatibility
Sixteen years after Microsoft shipped the Presenter Mouse 8000, a tiny peripheral continues to influence Windows' Bluetooth stack through a remarkable compatibility hack that reveals the complex...
Steam Store UI Update: Wider Layout, Enhanced Media Carousel for Better Gaming Experience
Valve has quietly rolled out a significant design refresh to the Steam store that fundamentally changes how game pages render on modern displays. The update, which began appearing for users in late...
Penn State Smeal Business School Embraces Generative AI in Education Transformation
Penn State's Smeal College of Business is making a dramatic shift from cautious experimentation to comprehensive adoption of generative artificial intelligence across all aspects of its educational...
Microsoft Clarity Reveals AI Referrals Convert 3x Better Than Traditional Traffic
Microsoft Clarity's groundbreaking analysis reveals a startling trend in web traffic optimization: AI-driven referrals, while still representing a small fraction of overall visits, are converting at...
Windows 11 Update and Shut Down Finally Fixed: KB5067036 Resolves Years-Long Bug
Microsoft has quietly corrected one of Windows' most persistent and frustrating user experience bugs: the "Update and shut down" command in the Start menu now reliably powers down computers after...
How Newman's Own Uses Microsoft 365 Copilot to Boost Productivity and Philanthropy
When Newman's Own Foundation decided to implement Microsoft 365 Copilot, they weren't just looking to improve productivity—they were seeking to amplify their philanthropic mission. The food...
QNAP TS-h2477AXU-RP Review: Enterprise NAS with Ryzen CPU & ZFS Storage
The QNAP TS-h2477AXU-RP represents a significant advancement in enterprise storage solutions, combining high-density storage capabilities with modern computing power in a 4U rackmount form factor....
OmniOne Pocket PC Review: Full Windows 11 in Your Pocket with Thumb Keyboard
The OmniOne Pocket PC from Craft Studio represents a bold attempt to revive the pocket computer concept with modern technology, packing full Windows 11 into a 5.7-inch handheld device with a built-in...
Zorin OS 18: The Perfect Linux Alternative for Windows 10 Migration
As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life deadline in October 2025, millions of users face a critical decision: upgrade to Windows 11 with its strict hardware requirements or explore alternative...
Microsoft Copilot's Fall Update Adds Citation-First AI with Enhanced Web Grounding
Microsoft's latest Copilot update represents a significant shift toward verifiable AI, introducing citation-first responses that explicitly ground generated content in web sources. The fall release...