Articles from 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2025
QEMU SR-IOV Bug (CVE-2025-54567) Hits CBL Mariner—Microsoft’s VEX Attestation Decoded
Microsoft’s Security Response Center has published a machine-readable advisory confirming that its CBL Mariner Linux distribution contains a vulnerable QEMU component tied to a recently patched...
Microsoft Confirms Azure Linux Kernel Flaw Can Crash Servers—Here’s How to Secure Your Systems
Microsoft has published a security advisory confirming that a serious Linux kernel bug, tracked as CVE-2025-38334, is present in its Azure Linux distribution and can trigger an abrupt system crash....
Microsoft confirms Azure Linux impacted by virtio-net kernel flaw, but WSL2 status unclear
Microsoft has published a machine-readable CSAF/VEX advisory confirming that its Azure Linux distribution is vulnerable to a recently disclosed Linux kernel bug tracked as CVE-2025-38375. The...
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...