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9 Performance Optimization Tips for Windows 11
- To optimize Windows 11 for better performance, disable unnecessary startup programs through Task Manager.
- Uninstall bloatware and unused software from Settings > Apps > Installed Apps to free up resources.
- Clean up temporary files using Storage Sense or Disk Cleanup to improve system performance.
- Enable High Performance mode by accessing Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
- Regularly update drivers and Windows to prevent bugs and slowdowns.
- Adjust visual effects for speed by disabling unnecessary animations in Control Panel.
- Turn off background apps in Settings > Apps > Installed Apps to enhance system efficiency.
- Defragment HDD or optimize SSD using the Start Menu option 'Defragment and Optimize Drives.'
- Enable Game Mode in Settings > Gaming if you are a gamer to prioritize game performance over background tasks.
- Combining these tips can significantly improve Windows 11 performance by optimizing system resources and reducing unnecessary load.
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Is Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Coming To PS5?
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is officially coming to the PS5 and will include new features, set to release in Summer 2025.
- Ninja Theory, now owned by Microsoft, has confirmed that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will not be available on PS5; it will be exclusive to PC and Xbox consoles.
- Hellblade 2 is the sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, renowned for addressing mental health issues in gaming, and is set to release for Xbox Series X.
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Visual Feast Hellblade 2 Is Getting The PS5 Pro Treatment This Summer
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, a console exclusive for Xbox, is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 this summer with new features and an enhanced version for PS5 Pro.
- The game will come with new features on Xbox Series X/S and PC versions through a free update. Despite its acclaimed performances and graphics, the sequel faced criticism for its brief runtime and shallow gameplay.
- This move marks a significant step in Microsoft's strategy to expand game availability, with Hellblade 2 being the latest Xbox exclusive to be available on PS5. The shift towards multiplatform releases is evident with Gears of War: Reloaded and the highly anticipated Starfield expected to follow suit.
- Microsoft's upcoming first-party releases, including Fable in 2026, are likely to be available on multiple platforms, indicating a shift away from exclusivity towards broader accessibility.
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Accenture to promote 50,000 employees globally, including 15,000 in India
- Accenture plans to promote approximately 50,000 employees worldwide by June 2025, with around 15,000 promotions slated for India.
- The promotions were initially delayed due to decreased client spending and increased US government contract scrutiny but are now moving forward as market conditions improve.
- About six percent of Accenture's global workforce, totaling around 801,000 employees, will be impacted by these promotions.
- The company aims to enhance employee morale and retain talent amidst economic uncertainties by also considering base salary increases for select roles.
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Space and Time token SXT pumps 33% amid key Microsoft integration
- The Space and Time token SXT surged over 33% as altcoins rose and reached highs of $0.15 in the past 24 hours.
- SXT had a significant partnership with Microsoft, leading to a 390% increase in daily volume to over $280 million.
- This partnership involved integrating Space and Time blockchain data with Microsoft Fabric, allowing developers to access indexed data from Bitcoin, Sui, and Ethereum.
- The Space and Time token's open interest increased by 117%, showcasing the growing traction for the platform after unveiling its mainnet recently.
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Microsoft Blames Apple for Xbox Store Delay
- Microsoft attributes the delay of Xbox Store to Apple's App Store policies post Epic Games v. Apple litigation fallout.
- Xbox Store was initially planned for July 2024, but remains offline on iOS due to Apple's anti-steering rules preventing external purchase links.
- Microsoft criticizes Apple for not fully adopting U.S. Court's order allowing non-Apple payment links, hindering Xbox Store's launch.
- Microsoft's implementation of in-app purchases on iOS affects Xbox app features, contributing to delays on both iOS and Android platforms.
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Is Microsoft’s Hugging Face Bet Bigger Than It Seems?
- Microsoft and Hugging Face are expanding their collaboration, integrating thousands of models into Azure AI Foundry, a move seen as significant in dominating open source AI infrastructure.
- Azure AI Foundry enables easy deployment of models across various modalities, emphasizing security and scalability, making it a strategic move in the open-source AI space.
- The collaboration focuses on trust, control, and building agentic AI systems, with Microsoft hosting certain models on Azure for enhanced security and performance.
- Microsoft's long-term bet on openness and collaboration with Hugging Face signals its intent to be the platform powering the future of AI, positioning Azure AI Foundry as a key launchpad for open models.
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Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like Handoff feature between phone and PC
- Microsoft is working on a new "Cross Device Resume" feature for Windows 11 similar to Apple's Handoff feature in macOS.
- The feature allows users to smoothly transition between mobile and PC apps. A subtle badge on the taskbar icon indicates the ability to resume the app on the PC from where it was left off on a mobile device.
- The demo showcased the seamless transition of a Spotify app from a mobile device to a PC, maintaining the same song and user experience without interruptions.
- Microsoft had previously tested a similar app handoff feature in Windows 10 called Project Rome, but the adoption was limited. The new Cross Device Resume feature aims for wider adoption.
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Microsoft Just Open-Sourced GitHub Copilot: Code, Competition, and the Coming AI Developer…
- Microsoft has open-sourced GitHub Copilot, the AI coding assistant, under the MIT license, showcasing a deepened commitment to an open developer ecosystem.
- The move is seen as a strategic maneuver in the competitive AI arms race and signifies Microsoft's bid for more control over the developer AI experience.
- Developers can now access GitHub Copilot under the MIT license, enabling practical implications for coding and innovation in the AI coding assistant market.
- While this decision democratizes access to a leading AI developer tool, potential challenges like computational costs and new market responses may arise.
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Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store
- Microsoft blames Apple for the delay in launching its Xbox mobile store, citing Apple's restrictions on in-app purchases and alternative payment methods.
- Apple's control over the App Store has hindered Microsoft's plans to implement a linked-out payment system for in-app items and offer a similar experience to Epic Games' Fortnite on the App Store.
- Microsoft aims to launch its Xbox mobile store following a court ruling that enables it, but it is concerned about the possible impact of Apple winning an appeal and having to pull the store temporarily.
- The court ruling also affects Microsoft's main Xbox mobile app, limiting functionalities like purchasing games and DLC inside the app on iOS and prompting users to access cloud gaming through a browser due to Apple's policies.
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Microsoft’s AI security chief accidentally reveals Walmart’s AI plans after protest
- Microsoft's head of security for AI, Neta Haiby, accidentally revealed confidential messages about Walmart's use of Microsoft's AI tools during a disrupted Build conference talk.
- Protesters interrupted the Build livestream concerning Microsoft's cloud contracts with the Israeli government, resulting in the session being paused and later resumed.
- During the disruption, confidential internal messages regarding Walmart's adoption of Microsoft's Entra and AI gateway services were revealed.
- Walmart, a significant Microsoft customer, is enthusiastic about implementing Entra Web and AI Gateway, according to Microsoft Teams messages, with praises for Microsoft's AI security capabilities compared to Google.
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Temenos Unveils Microsoft Azure-Powered AI Copilot for Faster Bank Product Development
- Temenos announced the launch of the Temenos Product Manager Copilot at the Temenos Community Forum 2025 in Madrid.
- The AI tool uses generative AI integrated with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to help banks design, test, and refine financial products more efficiently.
- Product Manager Copilot offers a conversational interface for accessing core banking functions and data insights, allowing banks to bring retail products to market more quickly.
- Integration of Azure OpenAI Service ensures reliable, scalable, and secure operations, with 75% of banks exploring generative AI and 73% believing AI will transform banking.
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Microsoft Build 2025: All announcements and why it Matters for Your Bank
- Microsoft 365 Copilot can now be trained on company data, boosting accuracy and relevance in understanding bank policies or hedge fund reports.
- Tools introduced for building AI agents that can communicate with each other in Teams and remember context from past conversations.
- New prebuilt AI agents like Researcher and Analyst are available for tasks such as deep analysis and coding complex tasks.
- GitHub Copilot can now autonomously handle coding tasks like refactoring, bug fixes, and feature creation across multiple files.
- Integration of operational databases, analytics, and AI in Azure Cosmos DB to allow real-time transactional data access for AI agents.
- AI features like Microsoft Edge's embedded mini AI model in browsers and Windows 11's local AI platform provide privacy-sensitive AI solutions.
- Focus on enterprise security and compliance controls for AI applications to ensure data governance, security, and compliance in organizations.
- Introduction of open standards like Model Context Protocol (MCP) and NLWeb, enabling interoperability and agent interaction in the 'agentic web'.
- Microsoft's initiatives aim to facilitate AI collaboration, secure data handling, and compliance within the industry, such as in financial institutions like banks.
- The announcements suggest a shift towards more sophisticated AI applications and enhanced data analytics capabilities for banks and other businesses.
- These advancements are poised to transform how businesses leverage AI, collaborate among AI agents, and ensure secure and compliant AI-driven operations.
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Microsoft and Dell advance hybrid AI strategy with SQL Server overhaul
- SQL Server 2025 aims to integrate AI directly into platforms without disrupting existing systems.
- It brings new capabilities like native vector search and isolated AI model execution.
- The release offers tight integration with modern hybrid hardware and scalability across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Microsoft's Bob Ward highlighted the synergy between data and AI, making SQL Server a base for AI applications.
- SQL Server '25 can securely communicate with AI models in any location, whether on-premises or in the cloud.
- Dell Technologies and Microsoft are collaborating to enhance enterprise data infrastructure with AI capabilities through SQL Server 2025.
- The upgrade focuses on making AI an innate feature of databases for faster, more secure AI-powered queries.
- With vector search integrated into the engine, executing AI queries is simpler and more efficient for SQL users.
- Dell's infrastructure supports SQL Server 2025's AI capabilities across various environments, offering flexibility to customers.
- Both companies aim to provide practical AI solutions to customers by integrating AI deep into data systems.
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Here’s how Windows 11 aims to make the world safe in the post-quantum era
- Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with new encryption algorithms to protect against quantum computer attacks.
- Quantum computers, based on quantum mechanics, can process data in multiple states simultaneously using qubits.
- Quantum computing will disrupt common encryption methods like RSA and elliptic curves, which are currently secure but vulnerable to quantum attacks.
- The new encryption algorithms in Windows 11 aim to safeguard sensitive data from potential quantum threats in the future.
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