Tech Business
Microsoft buyout: why it wants 60,000 staff to think about leaving
Staff in the US, UK, Canada and India have until early December to decide. Here is what is on the table and why Microsoft is doing it now.
Windows
How-To & Tips
Check microphone permissions on iPhone, Android, PC and Mac
Worried an app or gadget is listening? Every major platform shows which apps can use your mic and warns you when one does. Here is where to look.
How-To & Tips
How to set up passkeys and stop typing passwords for good
Passkeys let you sign in with your face, fingerprint or PIN, and they can't be phished or pasted into a chatbot. Here's how to start without getting locked out.
AI
Microsoft shows Windows becoming an agentic OS with local Copilot
Microsoft wants AI agents to run on your PC, not just in the cloud. Its showcase is a $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia's RTX Spark chip.
Security & Privacy
Upgrade your PC before May 17, 2027 or lose Windows updates
Certificates behind Windows Update expire on May 17 and June 19, 2027. PCs that are up to date get new ones automatically; neglected or unsupported ones get cut off.
AI
Microsoft Execution Containers lock AI agents inside Windows sandboxes
Now generally available, MXC puts AI agents in a walled-off space on Windows 11 so a single bad decision can't wipe your files or leak your documents.