Microsoft Accuses FTC of Leaking Antitrust Investigation Details, Demands Inspector General InvestigationMicrosoft has formally accused the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of inappropriately leaking details of its antitrust investigation into the company's cybersecurity, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence businesses, and has requested an investigation by the FTC's Inspector General. This follows a Bloomberg News report, subsequently confirmed by multiple other media outlets, that the FTC is conducting a broad investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing and software licensing businesses, cybersecurity services, and AI products...

Microsoft's Aggressive Push for Windows 11 Upgrade: Windows 10 Support Ending in 2025, Raising Security ConcernsMicrosoft is aggressively pushing users to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11, a move driven by strategic considerations and potentially significant security risks. Recent large-scale updates to Microsoft's Windows 10 support documentation confirm that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025...

US FTC to Investigate Microsoft's Cloud Computing Business, Suspected of Abusing Market Dominance...

Microsoft brings new features to the Windows 11 taskbar: Recommended Content and Icon OptimizationMicrosoft is adding a new feature called "Recommended" to the Windows 11 taskbar, aimed at presenting users with popular websites and applications, and suggesting settings for application snapshot groups to enhance user convenience and experience. This feature has been seen in the latest Windows 11 Build 27723 test version...

Microsoft Builds "Wooden" Data Center, Taking a Key Step Towards Carbon NeutralityOn November 4, Microsoft announced the construction of its first data center using ultra-strong, lightweight wood in the northern Virginia suburbs. This move marks a significant step towards achieving Microsoft's climate goals...

Microsoft Planner Web Version Opens for Trial, Integrating Cross-Platform Task ManagementMicrosoft recently announced the launch of a trial for the web version of Microsoft Planner for selected tenants. These tenants who have opted for "Targeted Release" in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center can now seamlessly manage all their work tasks in Microsoft ToDo, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Project through the new web-based Planner without any additional actions...

Windows 10 is approaching the end of its lifecycle: Microsoft will stop support next year, how should users respond?According to official announcements from Microsoft, support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. This means that starting October 15, 2026, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, technical support, or bug fixes for this widely popular operating system...

Microsoft Expands Cloud Gaming Library, Xbox Games No Longer Limited to XGPCurrently, Xbox Cloud Gaming players can only play Xbox Game Pass (XGP) games in the cloud. However, Microsoft recently announced that starting next month (November), they will expand the cloud gaming library, allowing players to play more Xbox games on the cloud, no longer limited to the XGP catalog...

Microsoft Edge Browser Version 129 Update: Sidebar Now Hidden by Default, Crypto Wallet Feature to Be RemovedMicrosoft Edge recently released version 129, bringing several new features and interface improvements. The most notable change is the default display of the sidebar: it is now hidden by default and only appears when the user needs it...

Microsoft Edge Launches "Extension Performance Monitor" to Help You Identify Performance KillersMicrosoft recently announced via its official WindowsBlogs platform that they will be rolling out an "Extension Performance Monitor" for the Edge browser. This innovative feature will allow users to intuitively understand the specific impact of different extensions on browsing performance and experience...

Security First: Microsoft Links Security Work to Employee PerformanceIn recent years, cybersecurity issues have become increasingly severe, requiring businesses to raise the bar on employee security awareness and skills. Microsoft has recently announced a new initiative that closely links employee security work to performance evaluations, aiming to elevate security to the top priority for every employee, ensuring it is adequately prioritized and secured throughout the organization's operations...

Microsoft brings a new contact editor to Outlook for iOS and Android for a more consistent experienceMicrosoft recently announced major updates to its Outlook app for iOS and Android, with the most notable being a brand-new contact editor. This update aims to further unify and optimize user interaction, providing a smoother and more consistent experience...