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Microsoft brings the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs

January 21, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Microsoft has released the Xbox app for Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, unlocking local game downloads, better emulator support, and real progress for gaming on Snapdragon laptops.

Categories ARM, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Windows Tags Arm PCs, Game Pass, Microsoft, PC gaming, Prism emulator, Snapdragon, Windows 11, Xbox app, Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft issues emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix January 2026 patch

January 18, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows update after the January 2026 security patch caused remote connection failures and shutdown problems across Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server systems.

Categories Microsoft, Windows Tags KB5077744, KB5077796, KB5077797, Microsoft, out-of-band update, security update, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server

Microsoft’s new Copilot companion Mico looks like a major doofus

October 23, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Microsoft’s Copilot Fall Release gives AI a face with Mico, an expressive yet oddly blank companion that feels friendly but also a little unsettling.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Tags AI companion, Copilot, Edge browser, education AI, Groups feature, health AI, MAI model, Mico, Microsoft, Mustafa Suleyman, Windows 11

Firefox commits to keeping Windows 10 users safe after Microsoft pulls the plug

October 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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With Microsoft ending Windows 10 updates, Firefox users can relax knowing Mozilla will keep the browser fully supported for the foreseeable future.

Categories Firefox, Windows Tags browser, Firefox, Microsoft, Mozilla, security, support, updates, Windows 10, Windows 11 2 Comments

Zorin OS 18 is the perfect Linux replacement for users left behind when Windows 10 support ends

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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With Windows 10 reaching its end of life, Zorin OS 18 offers the perfect Linux alternative for users whose PCs can’t run Windows 11 and it might just be better anyway.

Categories Linux, Windows Tags desktop Linux, Linux, OneDrive, Ubuntu, Web Apps, Windows 10, Windows 11, Zorin OS, Zorin OS 18 1 Comment

PC sales explode in Q3 as Windows 11 deadlines force millions to upgrade

October 8, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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IDC’s preliminary tracker shows global PC shipments up 9.4 percent in Q3 2025 to nearly 76 million units. Asia drives growth, North America lags, and Windows 11 pressure fuels refreshes.

Categories Windows Tags Apple, ASUS, Dell, HP, IDC, laptop refresh, Lenovo, PC sales, Windows 11

Microsoft officially releases Windows 11 2025 Update (25H2)

September 30, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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The Windows 11 2025 Update is here. Microsoft promises stronger security, streamlined deployment, and new enterprise features. Here’s how to get version 25H2.

Categories Microsoft, Windows Tags Microsoft, version 25H2, Wi-Fi 7 Windows, Windows 11, Windows 11 2025 Update, Windows 11 enterprise, Windows 11 features, Windows security, Windows Update

Consumer Reports calls on Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support as millions face security risk

September 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports wants Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support, but the request feels late. Microsoft cannot support Windows forever, and Linux is waiting.

Categories Microsoft, Windows Tags Consumer Reports, Linux, Microsoft, PC security, Satya Nadella, TPM 2.0, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows support 3 Comments

Parallels Desktop 26 brings Windows 11 to macOS Tahoe Macs

August 26, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Parallels Desktop 26 is here with Windows 11 support on macOS Tahoe Macs, plus IT tools and enterprise security upgrades.

Categories Mac, Windows Tags Apple Silicon, enterprise security, IT management, Mac virtualization, macOS Tahoe, Parallels, Parallels Desktop 26, run Windows on Mac, virtual machines, Windows 11

Lenovo Labor Day Sale 2025 is timely with Windows 10 end of support coming soon

August 25, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Lenovo’s Labor Day Sale runs through September 7, with rotating discounts on laptops, PCs, and more as Windows 10 reaches its end of support deadline.

Categories Lenovo Tags gaming PC, IdeaPad, laptop deals, Lenovo, Lenovo Labor Day Sale 2025, PC sale, ThinkPad, Windows 10 end of support, Windows 11, Yoga laptop

Lenovo launches Back to School Sale with big savings on ThinkPads, Chromebooks, and more

July 28, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is now live with weekly discounts on ThinkPads, Yoga laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories. Runs through September 7.

Categories Lenovo, Education, Laptop Tags Chromebook, IdeaPad, Lenovo, Lenovo Back to School Sale, Linux laptop, student laptops, ThinkPad, Windows 11, X1 Carbon, Yoga

Brave browser blocks Microsoft Recall to protect user privacy

July 23, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Brave browser lion mascot holding a stop sign in front of the Microsoft logo on a blue background.

Brave is the first major browser to block Microsoft Recall by default, shielding all browsing activity from being logged in Windows.

Categories Privacy Tags AI surveillance, Brave, Brave browser, browser privacy, Chromium, Microsoft, Recall, screenshot logging, Signal, Windows 11
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