Edge browser has a serious password safety problem, but Microsoft says it’s by design

A security researcher found that Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into unencrypted memory at startup, keeping them exposed for the entire session even when they are not in use.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 6

Windows 11 File Explorer is getting the fix it should’ve had years ago

Microsoft says Windows 11 File Explorer fixes go beyond preloading, with work targeting launch order, disk reads, hangs, and visual delays that have made the app feel slower than it should.

Paulo Vargas     May 6

Windows 11’s most important update may be the least exciting

Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update targets the boring problems that matter most, including memory leaks, startup delays, and File Explorer behavior, with a wider rollout expected through May 2026 Patch Tuesday.

Paulo Vargas     May 6

ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets is now out of beta, and it’s kind of a big deal

ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets is out of beta and now available globally. Build, edit, and ask questions about your spreadsheets using plain language.

Rachit Agarwal     May 6

Microsoft Copilot Cowork goes mobile and it’s ready to take tasks off your plate

Microsoft Copilot Cowork is now on iOS and Android, and it's adding reusable skills and third-party plugin support to help you delegate more work from anywhere.

Rachit Agarwal     May 6

Xbox CEO scraps Copilot AI for consoles to refocus the platform on gameplay-first experiences

Microsoft has canceled Xbox Copilot AI development for consoles and mobile, as CEO Asha Sharma shifts focus toward player experience and core platform improvements.

Varun Mirchandani     May 5

Xbox Game Pass May 2026 lineup is here and it’s massive with Forza Horizon 6 and DOOM leading the way

Xbox Game Pass has confirmed 13 new games for May 2026, featuring big day one titles like Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, and Subnautica 2.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 5

32GB RAM for Windows 11? Hey Microsoft, that sounds like a you problem!

Microsoft’s 32GB RAM push sparks backlash as users blame Windows 11’s poor optimization, rising memory demands, and growing software bloat instead of real performance improvements.

Varun Mirchandani     May 5

Windows keyboard shortcuts for cut, copy, paste, and undo in 2026

In need of some convenient Windows keyboard shortcuts? Cut, copy, paste, and undo -- they're four of the easiest and most helpful commands for any application.

Paulo Vargas     May 5

Microsoft says it’s prepping a fix for Outlook bug that blanked out documents

Microsoft is rolling out a service-side fix for a classic Outlook bug that made shared Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files open blank, with browser-based workarounds available until it reaches everyone.

Paulo Vargas     May 4

Microsoft Edge is getting rid of sidebar apps as Windows 11 decluttering continues

Microsoft is retiring Edge’s sidebar app list as part of a browser simplification push, removing pinned web apps while keeping Copilot in place.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 4

How to check if your Windows PC is ready for the secure boot certificate expiry in June 2026

Not every Windows PC will automatically get the new Secure Boot certificates before the June 2026 deadline. Here's how to check yours and fix it before it becomes a problem.

Shimul Sood     May 3

Window’s Secure Boot certificates are expiring in June — here’s what you need to do

The Secure Boot certificates powering one of Windows' most critical security features expire in June 2026 — and not every PC is going to get the fix automatically.

Shimul Sood     May 2

US tech giants are laying off employees to spend on AI, China says it’s illegal over here

China is aggressively pushing AI adoption and simultaneously letting courts block companies from using it as a layoff excuse. The US isn't even asking the question.

Shimul Sood     May 2

Microsoft built an AI agent for laywers in Word. Let’s hope it doesn’t go berserk.

A new AI legal assistant is coming to Word as lawyers and courts continue to learn how costly fake chatbot citations can be.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 1

I held off on the MacBook Neo. I hope the next one fixes these 5 papercuts before I plonk cash

The MacBook Neo is a genuinely impressive machine at $599, but five frustrating omissions are keeping my wallet shut until Apple gets the next one right.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 1

Xbox mode is landing on all Windows PCs, bringing a full-screen experience

Xbox mode is rolling out to Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and tablets, bringing a controller-friendly, full-screen gaming experience to more players than ever.

Rachit Agarwal     April 30

Xbox Ally X gets its own DLSS-rivaling frame upscaling tech, among other updates

Xbox rolled out Auto SR preview for the ROG Xbox Ally X, an OS-level AI upscaler that works on any DirectX 11 or 12 game without developer support.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 30

Gemini can now turn your chat into a finished PDF, Word document, or spreadsheet in one tap

Google updated the Gemini app on April 29, 2026 to generate finished, downloadable files on request — nine formats including PDF, Word, Excel, LaTeX, and Markdown.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 29

Microsoft warns the AI RAMmageddon could raise the price of Xbox Project Helix

Xbox's next console is shaping up to be the most honest disappointment in gaming history — Asha Sharma will look you dead in the eye, tell you it's going to cost a lot, and somehow still make you root for her. The RAMmageddon was always coming. Turns out, it just decided to set up camp in your wallet.

Shimul Sood     April 28

Microsoft revamps Windows Insider Program with simpler structure and more user control

Microsoft has revamped the Windows Insider Program, simplifying channels and giving users more control, aiming to improve testing, feedback, and overall Windows update experiences.

Moinak Pal     April 25

Xbox Game Pass could get more pocket-friendly with Discord tie-up

Discord Nitro subscribers may soon get access to an Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition bundle with over 50 games and limited cloud streaming.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 24

Microsoft Gaming is dead, long live Xbox

Microsoft drops the “Microsoft Gaming” name and rebrands back to Xbox, signaling a renewed focus on player engagement, hardware, and a unified gaming ecosystem.

Varun Mirchandani     April 23

Microsoft Copilot can now do actual work inside your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files

Copilot's new Agent Mode can draft and restructure Word documents, build formulas and tables in Excel, and update PowerPoint decks, all in real time.

Manisha Priyadarshini     April 23

Xbox Game Pass just got cheaper, and I’m not complaining about the pivot it comes with

Xbox Game Pass gets cheaper but drops Call of Duty day-one access. Smart reset or value loss? Here’s what changed, why it matters, and how gamers are reacting.

Varun Mirchandani     April 21

At last, Microsoft will spare you the shame of unintended hand raise in Teams

Accidentally hitting Raise Hand instead of sending an emoji reaction is one of Teams' most common frustrations but Microsoft is finally fixing it.

Manisha Priyadarshini     April 21

How to schedule emails in Microsoft Outlook on Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and the web in 2026

Scheduling an email in Outlook is easy, and you’ll be able to do so with the Windows and macOS desktop apps, or through Outlook on a web browser. Here’s how.

Rachit Agarwal     April 21

Microsoft’s next Surface laptops are delayed, and the pricing might sting too

A new report suggests Microsoft’s next Surface laptops may be delayed, and the pricing doesn’t look very encouraging either. Here's everything you need to know.

Shimul Sood     April 21

How to install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10 (3 easy methods)

A new font can be a great way to spice up your PC projects. But you need to install them to use them. Here's how to install fonts in Windows 11

Pranob Mehrotra     April 20

Microsoft’s new Windows 11 freebies are useful, but they also feel a little desperate

Microsoft is suddenly being a lot more generous with Windows laptops, and the timing is kind of hard not to notice. If you’re an eligible US college student, buying a Windows 11 PC can get you a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a custom Xbox Wireless Controller […]

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 19

Is Minecraft cross-platform? Bedrock, Java, and console cross-play explained

If you're curious if you can play one of the world's most popular games online with friends on another platform, we've got the answer for you right here.

Paulo Vargas     April 19

AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook

Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 19

How to delete a page in Word (including a blank page)

If you need to know how to delete a page in Word, this guide will show you tricks for deleting pages at the end, in the middle, and anywhere else.

Paulo Vargas     April 19

Microsoft leaks predict the obvious: The Surface line has no answer for the MacBook Neo

Microsoft's 2026 Surface refresh brings OLED screens and new chips, but no affordable option to counter the MacBook Neo, which outperforms all the budget rivals.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 16

Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history

Windows Recall's database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.

Paulo Vargas     April 16

Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you'll use the extras.

Paulo Vargas     April 16

Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could get an OLED panel, but I’m already shaking in fear

New report suggests that Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could finally get OLED options, but with recent Surface price hikes already in place, that upgrade may not come cheap.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 16

Notta Launches Bot-Free Meeting Recording for Mac and Windows

Notta’s Bot-Free mode is quietly changing how professionals record and transcribe meetings — no interruptions, no waiting, no awkward “who invited that?”  If you’ve ever used an AI meeting assistant, you know the moment. You’re mid-sentence, the agenda is finally moving, and then — a bot joins. Everyone pauses. Someone asks “did you invite a recorder?”  This standard method of joining requires […]

Moinak Pal     April 15