TechWill users continue to use the operating system without security updates, switch to the criticized Windows 11, discard fully functional computers or move to the popular Linux alternative?
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Microsoft announces steep subscription price hikes
EconomyThe 50% increase is said to fund the company's investment in AI technology in Word and Excel.
Microsoft invests $80 billion in AI
Tech"AI promises to drive innovation and boost productivity in every sector of the economy," it states.
Microsoft’s Recall saves sensitive information despite ‘security filters’
TechWindows “Recall” feature captures sensitive data such as credit card numbers and social security numbers on your computer - even if the security filter is activated.
Microsoft criticized for politically correct language correction tool
Tech"It’s as though there’s a censor in your computer scolding you for departing from politically correct orthodoxy".
Microsoft: New monitoring feature will not be uninstallable
TechControversial AI feature Recall should not be an "on-off feature" in Windows, according to Microsoft CEO Brandon LeBlanc.
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How to easily block Windows spying features
TechA free program makes it harder for Microsoft to collect your data and saves computing power.
Microsoft and Windows behind major global IT disruption
WorldA global IT outage caused by a Crowdstrike update has disrupted airlines, public transport, and systems worldwide, including health services.
Nvidia surpasses Microsoft to become the world’s highest valued company
EconomyThe semiconductor company's market capitalization is just over $3.3 trillion, slightly higher than Bill Gates' IT giant.
Microsoft’s new AI feature described as “privacy nightmare”
TechThe "Recall" function stores screenshots on the computer every few seconds.
German state abandons Microsoft for open software
TechMicrosoft Windows and Office are being thrown out on 30 000 computers in favor of Linux and open software - the aim is to become a "digital pioneer region".
Privacy-focused Brave builds own picture and video search engine
TechThe browser is now completely independent of Google and Microsoft for its search results.
EU Commission opens formal investigation into Microsoft Teams
TechCompetitor Slack accused Microsoft of creating an unfair competitive advantage by locking in users as early as 2020.
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