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Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Support to 2026
- Microsoft has extended free support for Windows 10 until October 2026, surprising many after previously indicating support would end in 2025.
- The decision to extend support comes as Windows 11 gains momentum, matching Windows 10's market share for the first time.
- All Windows 10 users, including those with incompatible hardware for Windows 11, are eligible for free support if they utilize Microsoft's cloud backup service.
- Microsoft's move to extend Windows 10 support has raised controversy with concerns about potential delays in transitioning to Windows 11 and future implications.
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Secure D365 Like a Pro: Automate Access Requests with Canvas App + Teams Approvals
- A new Security Management Canvas App has been developed to simplify security access requests in Dynamics 365 environments, targeting testers, business analysts, and product owners.
- Key features of the app include mode-based access requests, dynamic and filtered dropdowns, smart conditional UI, multi-team assignment, seamless Power Automate integration, and confirmation screens for closure.
- Real-life scenarios demonstrate how testers, BAs, POs, and Scrum Masters can benefit from using the app to streamline access management in non-production environments.
- The app aims to remove reliance on admins, accelerate UAT and sprint cycles, maintain clean non-prod environments, and enhance traceability and consistency in access requests.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 released to Dev Channel with KB5060838.
- New features include passwordless improvements with 1Password integration and Windows 11 version updated.
- Fixes for File Explorer, Start menu, and input issues being rolled out gradually.
- Known issues with touch navigation in Start menu, AI actions in File Explorer, and Xbox controllers.
- Reminders for Dev Channel Insiders about feature rollouts, localization, and accessibility concerns.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4520 (KB5060834) released to Beta Channel.
- New passwordless improvements teaming up with 1Password for seamless integration in Windows 11.
- Changes and fixes including browser pinning, File Explorer, Start menu improvements.
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Microsoft pushes staff to use internal AI tools more, and may consider this in reviews. 'Using AI is no longer optional.'
- Microsoft is evaluating some employees based on their use of internal AI tools like GitHub Copilot.
- Julia Liuson, President of Microsoft's Developer Division, emphasized that using AI is now essential in every role.
- Competition in the AI coding services market, including GitHub Copilot vs. Cursor, is intensifying.
- Microsoft is considering adding a metric for internal AI tool use to employee performance reviews.
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Microsoft changes Windows in attempt to prevent next CrowdStrike-style catastrophe
- Microsoft introduces changes to Windows security after CrowdStrike disaster in 2024.
- A broken CrowdStrike update on Windows caused major outages leading to system repairs.
- Microsoft's new endpoint security platform will allow security solutions to run outside the kernel.
- Initiative aims to improve system reliability and reduce impact on devices during security issues.
- Additional Windows security tweaks like quick machine recovery feature planned for future updates.
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It’s an agentic world. We just live in it.
- Companies are heavily investing in AI agents with varied offerings and billions in funding.
- The AI battle extends into dominating industry verticals with legal and medical startups thriving.
- Google intensifies AI efforts with new models, protocols, and acquisitions, while rifts emerge in partnerships.
- Salesforce claims half of company work is AI-driven, facing mixed reactions, as AI continues to transform industries.
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The 'TAMPON' trade is a new Big Tech investment idea. How did it perform against ChatGPT's stock-picking abilities?
- In response to US bombing Iran, ChatGPT's Deep Research tool predicted a global "risk-off" reaction, recommending trades to make money from June 23 to June 26.
- ChatGPT advised buying Lockheed Martin and Exxon Mobil due to expected benefits from increased military tensions and higher oil prices, respectively.
- It also recommended buying gold and shorting Delta Air Lines and the S&P 500 to profit from geopolitical uncertainties.
- However, ChatGPT's predictions did not perform well as Lockheed, Exxon, gold, Delta Air Lines, and the S&P 500 all moved in the opposite direction. In comparison, tech analyst Dan Ives's TAMPON trade, including Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, Palantir, Oracle, and Nvidia, outperformed ChatGPT in the same period.
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Microsoft To Replace ‘Blue Screen Of Death’ With Refreshed Restart Screen
- Microsoft is replacing the iconic 'blue screen of death' with a black screen displaying a restart timer, aiming to streamline the unexpected restart experience for users.
- The change is part of Microsoft's effort to embed resilience and security into the Windows platform through the Windows Resiliency Initiative.
- The new unexpected restart screen will feature a simplified user interface on Windows 11, version 24H2 devices, enhancing readability and aligning with Windows 11 design principles.
- Microsoft is offering extended security updates for Windows 10 users who cannot or will not upgrade to Windows 11, providing options like Windows Backup sync, Microsoft Rewards points redemption, or a $30 one-off fee.
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Microsoft Sued By Authors In Latest AI Copyright Lawsuit
- Authors, including Kai Bird, Jia Tolentino, and Daniel Okrent, have sued Microsoft in New York federal court for allegedly using pirated books to train its Megatron AI model.
- The authors claim Microsoft utilized pirated versions of their books to teach its AI to respond to human prompts, mimicking syntax, voice, and themes of the copyrighted works.
- The lawsuit requests a court order to block Microsoft's alleged infringement and seeks statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work misused by Microsoft.
- Tech companies have faced several copyright lawsuits for alleged infringement, with ongoing disputes over fair use and transformative content creation in the AI industry.
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Windows 11 is finally killing the Blue Screen of Death
- Windows 11 is putting an end to the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error messages.
- The author switched to Mac over 15 years ago due to frustration with Windows and BSOD errors.
- With the release of Windows 11, the BSOD messages will now be displayed in black instead of blue.
- The author reflects on a smoother experience with fewer Windows issues after switching to Mac.
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Microsoft Officially Retires the “Blue Screen of Death” Error
- Microsoft has replaced the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a black background in Windows 11, making it the most noticeable visual update to the crash screen since its introduction.
- The black BSOD was initially introduced in early Windows 11 builds but temporarily reverted to blue. With the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has finalized the switch to black.
- Despite the color change, the crash screen's message and function remain the same, offering a sleeker visual experience in alignment with Windows 11's design.
- Reports suggest Microsoft may further experiment with the BSOD design, including a possible 'soft-blow' text overlay to guide users after a crash.
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Microsoft Replaces Blue Screen of Death After 40 Years
- Microsoft is retiring the iconic 'Blue Screen of Death' (BSOD) after over 40 years, replacing it with a newer, darker-colored version to make Windows more stable.
- The new error screen will feature a dark background, reduced messaging, and a progress bar indicating the restart progress, aiming to simplify user experience during system errors.
- The changes are part of Microsoft's larger effort to increase system stability and simplify user interactions with the operating system, set to be released in the summer of 2025 as part of the Windows 11 version 24H2 update.
- This visual update signifies Microsoft's strategy to streamline error recovery, reduce panic, and improve user-friendliness, highlighting a shift towards a more user-centered approach to system crashes.
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From podcasts to fatherhood, here's how CEOs are using AI
- CEOs like Tim Cook and Jensen Huang are integrating AI technologies in their daily routines.
- Nvidia's Jensen Huang uses AI as a tutor to learn new concepts daily.
- Apple's Tim Cook saves time by using AI to summarize long emails efficiently.
- CEOs are finding creative ways to use AI in personal and professional life.
- The AI market is projected to grow significantly, impacting various sectors worldwide.
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Microsoft transfers a top cybersecurity executive out of the company's security group, internal memo shows
- Microsoft transferred its chief information security officer, Igor Tsyganskiy, out of the security division to report to Cloud + AI boss Scott Guthrie.
- The move highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence at Microsoft and aims to integrate the security team closer to the systems it protects.
- Tsyganskiy's team will work closely with Microsoft Security to enhance solutions for real-world enterprise needs, following previous security challenges.
- The shift is part of Microsoft's enhanced security focus, exemplified by making security a priority for all employees and adding it to performance metrics.
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