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China switches trade files to WPS-only format, shutting out MS Word

China's Commerce Ministry issued new documents on rare earth export controls which couldn't be opened using MS Word or any other American word processor but only with homegrown software, WPS Office

Microsoft begins Windows 11 25H2 update rollout: How to install, what's new

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 update globally with new AI tools, redesigned Start Menu, widgets on lockscreen, and improved recovery and power management.

Hackers exploit SharePoint flaw to breach servers, Microsoft issues fix

Hackers are using a serious flaw in SharePoint to attack companies and government servers; Microsoft has released an urgent fix and asked users to update their systems quickly

Microsoft rushes to stop hackers exploiting SharePoint security flaw

Microsoft said that attackers are specifically targeting clients running SharePoint servers from their own on-premise networks, as opposed to being hosted and managed by the tech firm

Microsoft warns govt, firms of cyberattacks on document-sharing software

Microsoft said on Sunday it issued a security update for SharePoint Subscription Edition, which it said customers should apply immediately

Microsoft's Windows 11 update revamps BSOD with black, brings new tools

Windows 11's latest update swaps the blue crash screen for a new black version with clearer error info, arriving alongside system recovery improvements

Microsoft prepares for major Windows 11 update with new platform changes

These early tests are said to lay the foundation for version 25H2, which might roll out by the end of 2025

Windows 11: Microsoft rolls out September update packed with AI features

The September update to Windows 11 brings AI-powered Copilot, modern iterations of Microsoft apps such as Paint, and more

Microsoft faces EU antitrust probe after remedies fall short: Report

Slack alleged that its rival had unfairly integrated workplace chat and video app Teams into its Office product

Philanthropist Bill Gates praises India's progress in different sectors

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has commended the progress India is making in fields like health, development and climate and said the country is showing what is possible when investment is made in innovation. He also praised India for its "amazing ability to manufacture lots of safe, effective, and affordable vaccines, some of them supported by the Gates Foundation" and said they saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and prevented other diseases around the world. Gates, who is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday during his trip to India. He said in a write-up, "At a time when the world has so many challenges, it's inspiring to visit a dynamic and creative place like India." Although he didn't travel much over the past three years because of the pandemic, Gates said he has been in touch with Modi, especially about developing Covid vaccines and investing in India's health ...

Chip-maker Intel's next-generation chips may support Windows 12: Report

Chip-maker Intel's next-generation CPUs will reportedly support as-of-yet announced Windows 12

Microsoft begins to roll out 'tabs' feature in Notepad for Windows 11

Microsoft has announced that it is beginning to roll out the tabs feature in Notepad for Windows 11

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 update with snipping tool, screen recorder

With an aim to enhance user experience, tech giant Microsoft has started to roll out an update to the Snipping tool for Windows 11 to Insiders in the Dev Channel

Microsoft brings file explorer tabs, taskbar tweaks in Windows 11 update

File sharing to other devices and apps is now easier even if the files are on local storage or even the desktop

Microsoft to soon rebrand Office as 'Microsoft 365' after 30 years

Microsoft 365 will now be home to Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Loop, Clipchamp, Stream, and Microsoft's new Designer app

Microsoft delays enforcement of policy to ban commercial open source apps

'In listening to the dev community, we got feedback that it could be perceived differently than intended. We'll delay enforcement of that policy until we clarify the intent'

Microsoft testing new UI changes for Windows 11 taskbar alongside widgets

American tech giant Microsoft has started experimenting with new UI changes to the Windows 11 taskbar, bringing back the familiar search bar from Windows 10

Microsoft experiments with new UI changes to the Windows 11 taskbar

Microsoft is now testing three different search taskbar visual changes; one experiment is the usual search icon, while two others include a small or large search bar in the taskbar

Microsoft tests built-in VPN for Canary to secure public Wi-Fi connections

The tool powered by Cloudflare, makes it more difficult for internet service providers (ISPs) to collect browsing data and it also prevents advertisers from using your information to show targeted ads

Windows 11 Pro will need a Microsoft Account, internet connection

Currently, Windows 11 Pro users can avoid a Microsoft Account by disconnecting a PC from the internet during setup and creating a local user account