Microsoft’s Latest Security Patch Breaks Windows Server 2016 for a Very Specific Group of Admins
A May security update for Windows Server 2016 is causing domain controller discovery failures for servers with exactly 15-character hostnames.
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Microsoft Strips the Flare from Copilot in a Pivot Toward ‘Invisible’ AI
Microsoft is redesigning Copilot for M365, moving away from colorful interfaces toward a minimalist, text-forward design to reduce user friction.
Discord Leverages Xbox Game Pass to Stem Nitro Churn with New ‘Rewards’ Program
Discord introduces Nitro Rewards, bundling a base tier of Xbox Game Pass and hardware discounts for Nitro subscribers to increase retention.
Microsoft Bets on Enterprise AI with New Surface Pro and Laptop Refresh
Microsoft unveils updated Surface Laptop and Pro models targeting business users with Intel Core Ultra chips, haptic trackpads, and a major push toward repairability.
Leaked Benchmarks Reveal Surface Laptop 8 With Intel’s ‘Panther Lake’ Architecture
Geekbench listings reveal a new Surface Laptop 8 for Business featuring Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (Panther Lake) and Arc B390 graphics.
The End of the ‘Wait and Save’ Era: Why Game Consoles Are Getting More Expensive
The traditional cycle of gaming hardware price drops is breaking. From Xbox's steep increases to Sony's adjustments, find out why consoles are becoming luxury goods.
Microsoft’s Copilot Identity Crisis: Windows 11 AI Features Hit the Undo Button
Microsoft is pivoting again on the Windows 11 Copilot experience, reverting recent AI design changes as the company struggles to define the OS-level AI interface.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 8 for Business Bets on Built-in Privacy, but Visual Trade-offs Linger
The Surface Laptop 8 for Business introduces an integrated electronic privacy screen. We dive into the hardware's effectiveness and the return of the 'speckling' issue.
Discord Attempts to Stem Subscription Churn with New ‘Nitro Rewards’ Ecosystem
Discord launches Nitro Rewards, offering full Nitro subscribers Xbox Game Pass and hardware discounts to increase subscription retention.
Microsoft doubles down on the enterprise with AI-centric Surface refresh
Microsoft unveils the latest Surface Laptop and Pro lineup featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, haptic trackpads, and a significant push toward enterprise repairability.